Next Big Thing in Rocket Propulsion
This is the next big thing in rocket propulsion. An Israeli company is developing a gel-based propellant that will change the way rockets and...
Ground Troops to Receive Imagery Directly from Satellite
Satellite technology will offer increased situational awareness to US ground troops within the framework of a program that seeks the manufacture of small satellites...
Russia Could Soon Shoot Down Satellites
Russia’s Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor was recently spotted with a new, large missile suspended underneath, which could be a Russian anti-satellite weapon.
The missile was...
Technology to Manipulate Ocean Activity to be Developed by China
A few months ago, China approved funds for the development of a dual-purpose laser device that could be mounted on surveillance satellites, with the...
Secret Military Technology Now On Your Smartphone
In the last 10 years, the world has been observing an information revolution in the form of space reconnaissance, showcasing a transition from complex...
iPhones to Take Over Communications in Battlefield
When inquiring into the battlefield of tomorrow, and specifically communication among soldiers, within the U.S. Army exists a consensus: everybody would like a smartphone....
China Advances its Own GPS Technology
GPS, run by the U.S. government, had a nearly $56 billion economy in 2015. The GPS is currently used in nearly every major positioning...
Unknown Threat Posed by Satellite Systems
The satellite communications that ships, planes and the military use to connect to the internet are vulnerable to hackers that, in the worst-case scenario,...
New UAV for Maritime Surveillance Missions Exposed
A new, twin-engined fixed-wing UAV designed for maritime surveillance missions has been exposed by Tekever. The AR5 is designed to address maritime concerns such...
Satellite Tech for Distress Signals Detection is Applied Successfully
Canada stands to benefit from a space-related search and rescue system. The country has awarded Phase II of the Medium Earth Orbit Search and...
Now Anyone Can Analyze Satellite Images in Real-Time
A wide array of activities can be carried out more quickly and comprehensively by using aerial and satellite images, from monitoring a national park,...
Cost-Effective Solution for Microsatellite Launch Under Development
When launched from the ground, rockets require lots of fuel to push through the dense air of those first miles. If another vehicle floats...
Data Fusion from Various Sources – Now Also in Space
The international space industry has been expanding fast. Almost 2,000 active satellites are currently circulating the Earth and this number is expected to increase...
Satellite Communications Tested on Advanced UAV
The P.1HH HammerHead UAV has successfully accomplished its first flight test program, aimed at experimenting the satellite control of a MALE (Medium Altitude Long...
Tactical SUVs Gain ‘Always-On’ Connectivity
A new collaboration has created ‘always-connected’ tactical SUVs for the likes of first responders and law enforcement. Microsoft has partnered with satellite connectivity firm...
Observations from Space – Solution to Water Shortage?
NASA is using the next generation of satellites to monitor changes in the world’s water supplies. Scientists say the mission will provide critical data...
New Solar UAV to Maintain Flight for One Year
A new solar electric unmanned aerial vehicle, which has the potential to fly for up to a year before needing maintenance, has become a...
Extraordinary Growth in Israel’s Defense Export
Israel's defense export in 2017 reached $9.2 billion, according to figures published by SIBAT, the International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the Israel Ministry of...
Egozi: After Long Delay, Israeli Government is Trying to Save its...
By Arie Egozi
After a long period in which the Israeli government has treated the country’s space industry as if it belonged to a foreign...
New Tech to Help Rescue Pilot Behind Enemy Lines
Military forces depend, to a large extent, on GPS and need a redundant resilient capability to operate in a GNSS/GPS-denied environment. A new solution...
RF Signals to Improve Space Situational Awareness
A new system will help government agencies improve their Space Situational Awareness (SSA) by providing additional information about the behavior of satellites in orbit....
Technological Momentum in China’s Border Defense
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has strengthened its power and management in border defense by developing new types of equipment that can be used...
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The Next Step in Drone Defense: 30 Targets Per Minute
The growing use of drones on the battlefield is creating a new challenge for air defense systems. Small, low-cost drones can operate individually or...
