Survivability & Protection

Military dogs can scout ahead for explosives and other hazards but need instructions. In current combat deployments, soldiers usually direct their animals with hand...

A new combat exoskeleton for assault operations has been unveiled by Russian state-owned defense corporation Rostec. A video footage shows a Russian service member...

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are a huge asset for ISR. Given the huge importance of remaining undetected during ISR operations, the static color of...

A new development will provide soldiers with more protection than before, which will allow for a greater focus on the mission and increase survivability. Explosive...

Russia's Military Industrial Company (VPK) has developed a concept for a new family of light tactical vehicles. The Strela (Arrow) is a 4×4 multipurpose...

As the number of 5G network sites grows, there has been a heightened focus on network performance by operators as well as safety. Cellular...

Morocco is equipping its special forces with new tactical vehicles. Rabat has signed an agreement with the French Company Arquus for the supply of...

The coronavirus pandemic is a global emergency scenario that requires readiness as part of the national preparedness strategy for emergency and crisis situations.  The suitable...

The safety of soldiers and first responders’ personnel vis a vis chemical and biological threats relies on protective equipment. However, there are many challenges,...

Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) technology is central to all military operations as it acts as a modern-day ‘challenge and response’ password system based...

The US Army’s new heads-up display is going to work early against an unusual new enemy: the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Integrated Visual Augmentation...

Materials used for a soldier’s personal protection gear may be tough enough for vehicles too. A new US Army study demonstrates that polymers filled...

One of the critical challenges in the treatment of COVID-19 patients is their transport to the hospital without risking the ambulance’s driver and medical...

Hazardous materials defense equipment is often uncomfortable for wearing. A more convenient helmet-mounted protective shroud against chemical-biological materials was developed by a group of...

The United States Air Force is looking to replace its fleet of MQ-9 Reaper attack drones with a newer attack drone capable of meeting...

While the US military has been losing larger and pricey unmanned aircraft to hostile fire, a small unmanned aircraft is gaining momentum.  Last June,...

The State of Israel is making all the efforts to block the spread of the coronavirus. Now, iHLS is addressing the technology and startup...

A new research with a wide range of applications has been inspired by ultra-black butterflies. The findings could help engineers design thinner ultra-black coatings...

A new robot developed by MIT students may serve as a testing robot for developers. Will it also be able to perform security missions? The...

Thanks to innovative Israeli technology, drones and UAVs around the world are able to perform safe landings.  Unmanned aerial vehicles are an efficient and cost-effective...

What do these two have in common - adventure-loving hikers looking for a mobile field experience and soldiers that need a rapid and reliable...

The US Army plans to arm close-combat units with Next Generation Squad Weapons. Believing the 5.56-millimeter caliber is slowly growing obsolete, the Army wants...