The Border That Watches Its Back
Modern borders are increasingly difficult to defend with traditional means alone. Fast-moving ground forces, low-flying drones, cyber interference, and long-range missiles compress reaction times...
Satellite Based System to Help Guide Ships into Harbors
Maritime pilots help to guide ships into harbors with the help of GPS, but the existing technology is limiting. A new satellite system could...
Ukrainian Drone Tank Get Starlink Satcom Connections for Remote Operation
Milrem Robotics and AEC Skyline managed to integrate Starlink satellite communications with the THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), allowing it to be controlled over...
NASA Tests AI-Enabled Satellite to Improve Autonomous Data Collection
NASA has recently demonstrated a significant advancement in satellite technology with the successful testing of a system that enables a satellite to autonomously identify...
Space Propulsion Startup Secures $40M for Dual-Use Technology
Swiss startup PAVE Space has raised $40 million in a seed funding round to bring a new line of in-space propulsion systems and advanced...
No Longer an Un-Militarized Domain? US General Warns of a ‘Window...
General Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, recently warned lawmakers that China and Russia have “transformed space into a contested warfighting domain.” Whiting...
Call for Technologies: Defense Industry Seeks AI Solutions
iHLS, in collaboration with a large defense industry is looking for companies with proven capabilities in several areas to participate in a demonstration of...
Fighting Drones from Space: A New Defense Concept Emerges
As drone threats grow in range, speed, and sophistication, many existing counter-UAS systems struggle to keep up. Ground-based radars are limited by terrain, jammers...
This Software Turns Complex SATCOM Management Into a Single Dashboard
Modern military operations depend heavily on satellite communications. From command-and-control links to intelligence sharing and global force coordination, thousands of users across different services...
Connecting Satellite Constellations and the Internet of Things
Nowadays, the number of connected objects that compose the Internet of Things (IoT) is growing quickly – today's 15 billion connected devices are expected to...
Groundbreaking AI Mapping Technology Unveiled
At the Global CES Media Meet-up on December 10, Spaid, a South Korean startup founded in late 2023, introduced its innovative AI-driven mapping solutions...
As Satellites Multiply, the Real Competition Stays on the Ground
The satellite revolution of recent years is not unfolding only in orbit around Earth. While global players are investing billions of dollars in deploying...
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...
US Missile Tracking Satellites Detect Hypersonic Target
The highly advanced hypersonic missile tracking satellite array tracked its first hypersonic test launch, as reported by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The satellites...
Researchers Simulate High-Power Anti-Satellite Microwave Weapon Based on Quantum Phenomenon
A new weapon design under development by researchers linked to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is drawing international attention for its potential capabilities in...
Defense Tech Startups Raise a Total of $405M in New Funding...
According to a report from Washington Technology, defense tech startups have secured $405 million in a recent series of funding rounds, signaling strong investor...
Satellites for Quantum Communications and Encryption
The developing field of quantum computing foretells a future in which current encryption processes are no longer safe. Researchers from the Technical University of...
Starlink Satellites can be Used to Uncover Stealth Fighter Jets
Chinese researchers have reportedly developed a method for detecting aircraft, including stealth fighters, by leveraging SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation. According to Chinese media and...
This Fiber Trick Could Simplify Secure Laser Links in the Sky
Laser-based data links are increasingly attractive for aircraft and space systems that need to move large volumes of information quickly. Free-space optical communication (FSOC)...
Researchers Trace Years of GPS Disruptions to a Suspected Space-Based Source
GPS and other satellite navigation systems have become essential infrastructure for aviation, maritime transport, communications, and critical timing networks. When these signals are disrupted,...
Satellite Photos Get New Level of Immediacy
Transferring satellite photos to decision makers in the military and commercial sectors is not immediate. “When firefighters are attacking a wildfire, they need the...
How Can We Tackle 160 Million Pieces of Space Debris?
Experts claim there are over 160 million pieces of space debris currently orbiting Earth, which could be extremely dangerous and cause a cascading chain...
Latest
Autonomous Ground Vehicles Are Heading to the Front Lines
Keeping frontline units supplied has always been one of the most dangerous tasks in military operations. Vehicles carrying ammunition, equipment, and spare parts often...
