Nanotechnology Enables Explosives and Smoke Detection in Vehicles
A new nanofiber sensing technology can detect a wide variety of chemicals, with widespread application in a multitude of industries and sectors, including military...
Thermal Imaging and Drone Technology for US Border Protection
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is enhancing its border protection capabilities with new surveillance platforms.
The agency has awarded FLIR Systems a contract...
NATO Member to Receive Four MQ-9B UAVs
Four MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be built for Belgium under terms of a $188.9 million contract. The US Department of State...
Dramatic Increase in US Army Investment in Robotics
Robotics, autonomy and artificial intelligence will change the character of warfare in coming decades. The US Army is ramping up investments in robotic systems...
Unique Radar Capabilities Researched for Drone Detection
A key part of safeguarding public security is being able to detect dangerous or unsafe situations before they occur. Quantum-enabled radar technology research aims...
Swarm Munition – Unsuccessful Flight Demo?
A US Air Force project is designed to build data links that enable semi-autonomous weapons to ‘swarm’ a target. The new munitions being designed...
World’s First Cargo Drone Logistics Facility To Be Established
The world’s first cargo drone logistics facility will be built in Japan. The new drone port will be part of ESR Cayman’s new 365,000-square-meter,...
Better Connectivity is the Name of the Game
The US Coast Guard needs higher Interoperability and networking levels. Modern threat environments require more dispersed, yet interoperable mission tasks, a dual-pronged tactical approach...
Information Sharing and Coordination – Key Elements in New Counter-Drone Strategy
The danger emanating from cheap, commercial drones has become more and more challenging. Small drones can interfere in air spaces causing damages and can...
Critical UAV Capability Under Development
Accessing remote sites by ground transportation is sometimes challenging. When medical resupplies are at stake, this becomes a critical problem. A new development will...
New Fighting Vehicle will be Designed Using Unprecedented Method
A new request for proposals demonstrates that the US Army’s new fighting vehicle will be designed with an unprecedented amount of decision-making power to...
One-Handed Controller for Faster Drone Control and Gaming
Drone control and gaming are becoming faster and more accurate, thanks to a fully one-handed controller for drones and video games developed by Russian...
Drone Swarm Flights – Now Also in Spain
Spain has been enhancing its unmanned aircraft vehicle swarming capabilities. The Spanish Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to the local company Escribano...
Japan to Develop Unmanned Autonomous Fighter Jets
Japan is on track to develop fully autonomous fighter jets that will be deployed as early as 2035. The move is seen as an...
COVID-19 Tests: Accessibility is the Name of the Game
Imagine a coronavirus test being dropped at your front door. Many remote communities do not have easy access to testing centers and medical supplies...
Military UAV – Global Market Forecast
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will be one of the most dynamic growth sectors of the world aerospace industry this decade, according to a market...
Russia Arming UAV with Guided Missiles For First Time
Russia has made a significant step toward the deployment of its first fully-operational armed drone. A Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, the Orion, has recently...
Blockchain Solution in Response to New Drone Regulations
A new identity blockchain solution helps secure drones. Commercial drones are being used across various industries to help companies save money, improve safety, and...
Security Technologies – What to Expect in 2021?
The events of 2020 have certainly demonstrated the risks of trying to accurately predict upcoming events. However, it can still be insightful to try...
Simulated Robot Demonstrates Unique Learning Capability
A simulated robot managed to carry on with a broken leg, proving that a continuous learning capability can help robots adapt to new circumstances.
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UK Interested in Armed UAVs
The United Kingdom’s military is expected to embark on a new armed drone program following Azerbaijan’s victory over Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. UK...
New Unmanned Ground Vehicle Unveiled
A new version of a Russian modular unmanned ground vehicle has been unveiled. A photo of the Marker UGV was released by the Russian...
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