Heathrow Airport Got 5km-Range Drone Detection
Illegal drone flights are a growing problem for airports, utilities and factories. London Heathrow Airport has recently deployed a new system aimed at preventing...
Elbit Systems to Supply the IDF with Iron Fist Systems
Elbit Systems was awarded an initial contract from the Production and Procurement Directorate of the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) to provide Iron Fist...
Japan’s Military R&D is Shifting Focus
Over the backdrop of the changing security environment and new threats, Japan’s Ministry of Defense is rethinking the country’s research-and-development priorities. Three new areas...
Innovation in BVLOS UAV Flight
The ability to fly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) significantly improves their effectiveness and potential. Countries around the...
This Miniaturized Radar will Revolutionize European Capabilities
In the future, enemy radars are likely to use technologies and software to make it harder to identify their signals and locate their source....
$900 Million Spent by the US on Counter-UAV Solutions
Counter-UAV technologies are becoming a high-priority mission in the US defense realm. During 2019, the US spent about $900 million on counter-UAV solutions, according...
Israeli Radar Systems on Their Way to Czech Republic and NATO
Today (December 5th, 2019), the International Cooperation Directorate of the Israel Ministry of Defense (SIBAT), has signed an agreement with the Czech Ministry of...
Counter Drone Defense at Urban Setting
With the growing volume of drones in the airspace, dense urban areas will need to evolve from point security deployments to full urban airspace...
The Race to Quantum – News from iHLS’ Pioneering Conference
The good news - quantum computers are going to play a ground-breaking role in all industries. However, this will happen only in 20 years...
Improved Situational Awareness Regarding Electromagnetic Spectrum
Military forces have to manage an increasingly complex electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) at the tactical environment. This encompasses the entire field of electromagnetic radiation that...
Additional Layer of Video Analytics to Improve Security
Much of the airspace above outdoor venues and campuses is virtually unprotected from unauthorized drones. A counter-drone security platform will be equipped with high-resolution...
Company Claims Success in Detecting F-35 Stealth Fighter
The F-35 program is one of the more expensive weapon development programs in history, with the program costs, up to the year 2070, reaching...
Innovation in Counter-UAV Technology
Recent advances in the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAVs) domain include radar technology to detect smaller systems at greater ranges. A key demand from operators...
Innovative Solution for Stealthy Fighter Jets Challenge
Stealthy fighter jets suffer from a major problem: They must store all of their fuel, sensors, and weapons internally. While previous-generation fighters stored this...
Development of New Missile Warning System Advances
The evolving threat from heat-seeking missiles has been driving the development of distributed-aperture 360-degree coverage capabilities, while the low integration demand this type of...
Defense Giant Demonstrates Remote Launcher Capability
Lockheed Martin's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system successfully intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) target in a missile defense test led by...
First Steps on Way to World’s First Quantum Radar
A radar device that relies on quantum technology works at such low power that it can hide behind background noise, making it useful for...
China Launches New USV
The state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) has recently launched the JARI combat unmanned surface vessel. The platform can be controlled remotely from a...
Unique Collaboration to Provide Secure Airspace Solution
A collaboration between two companies will provide secure drone flight in vulnerable locations under potential ground and airborne threats, whether intended or accidental. The...
Iron Fist System to be Installed on IDF Eitan AFV
The Israeli Ministry of Defense selected Elbit Systems’ Iron Fist Light Decoupled Active Protection System for the IDF Eitan new eight-wheeled AFV and the...
The Robotic Dog That Thinks Like A Dog
With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine deep learning, scientists at Florida Atlantic University have “brought to life” a robotic canine named...
Pioneering BVLOS Drone Flight Draws Attention
A first-ever ground-breaking drone flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) combined safety with endurance flight. The drone mission demonstrated the true value of...
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A New Anti-Drone Turret Fires in Every Direction at Once
Small drone swarms are becoming increasingly difficult to stop using traditional air-defense systems. Conventional remotely operated gun turrets usually rely on mechanically rotating toward...
