Unmanned Systems

Researchers at TU Delft in the Netherlands have developed an algorithm that enables multiple autonomous drones to work together to carry heavy payloads, even...

As high-power lasers move from experimental concepts to practical counter-drone tools, one technical bottleneck continues to slow progress: power. Directed-energy systems require fast, intense...

Modern air defenses are increasingly challenged by the growing use of unmanned aircraft, but the rapid evolution of drone swarming threatens to complicate this...

As electric and autonomous vehicles take on more driving tasks, understanding exactly how a car behaves at any given moment becomes critical. One of...

Explosive ordnance disposal remains one of the most dangerous missions on the modern battlefield. Even when technicians do everything right, repeated exposure to blast...

Armored vehicles are facing a wider and more complex threat environment than ever before. Alongside traditional anti-tank missiles and rocket-propelled grenades, modern battlefields are...

Coordinating multiple drones and ground robots during a complex mission is rarely simple. Operators must manage sensor feeds, assign roles, deconflict movement paths and...

Small tactical drones have become essential tools on the modern battlefield, but they often come with trade-offs. Many systems are either too expensive to...

Coordinating large numbers of robots to perform complex tasks remains a major challenge. Traditional systems often rely on centralized control, detailed planning, and constant...

Modern military ground operations are increasingly moving toward autonomous systems capable of operating in contested environments with reduced risk to personnel. However, developing military...

When someone falls overboard, time becomes the most critical factor in survival. Ships traveling at speed require time to stop, launch rescue craft, and...

Electronic warfare has become one of the defining features of modern conflict. Jamming systems can disrupt satellite navigation, interfere with communications, and reduce the...

This week, another workshop was held as part of the INNOFENSE program, the innovation center operated by iHLS in collaboration with Israel’s Ministry of...

In order to protect drones from collision impact, researchers from Imperial College London Aerial Robotics Lab designed a shield inspired by the art of...

By Arie Egozi The idea of a UAV carrier now seems more realistic than ever. The aircraft carriers have proven their effectivity in many navies. The...

Turkey has been exporting its unmanned ground vehicles. Turkey’s indigenous Remote-Controlled Weapon Platform (UKAP) has been selected to be exported to the Asian market....

The message from the intriguing Future Forces Conference held today was that armies are already adopting full autonomy technologies while keeping man-in-the-loop. The conference,...

The Cormorant UAS has a unique dual-role capability as the only UAS recognized by NATO to fulfill both cargo delivery and CasEvac missions. As...

Autonomous operations of ground vehicles have become a major modernization thrust of the US Army. One of the most dangerous duties of the US...

The US Air Force is seeking a small- to medium-sized vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV for missions at Travis Air Force Base in...

According to a report from Washington Technology, defense tech startups have secured $405 million in a recent series of funding rounds, signaling strong investor...

A smart camera drone is now controlled from the wrist. The Skydio R1 is a fully autonomous drone that flies itself, combining artificial intelligence,...