Survivability & Protection

The Crisis management computing array, an emergency management facility, is one of Israel's largest building and C4I projects. The project took several years to...

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

Fuel supply remains one of the most vulnerable aspects of modern military operations. Moving fuel across long distances requires convoys, infrastructure, and protection, creating...

Modern air-defense systems are becoming increasingly capable of detecting, tracking, and intercepting conventional threats. Cruise missiles can fly low and maneuver around terrain, but...

US drone maker teams with European disaster relief firm to help make it easier to find victims in times of need US drone maker...

During the past few years, we have been witnessing different technologies that are intended to enhance the future soldier’s capabilities in combat. There are...

The growing use of inexpensive drones has created a major challenge for air defense systems. Small reconnaissance UAVs and FPV strike drones can be...

For any country that relies on ballistic missiles as part of its military strategy, launching them is only half the challenge. The other half...

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, has kicked off its Squad X Core Technologies program in a bid to try and improve...

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

Designing underwater robots that can move efficiently and adapt to changing currents remains a complex challenge. Traditional systems rely on external sensors and pre-programmed...

Modern military and civilian communications environments are becoming increasingly crowded. Drones, radios, sensors, satellites, electronic warfare systems, and wireless networks all compete for space...

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Military pilots and MEDEVAC teams have long been coping with the challenge of getting a rescue litter and personnel to a patient easily and...

As aerial threats become more diverse and harder to detect, many countries are reassessing how well their air defenses can cope with modern risks....

Drone threats at sea are becoming more frequent and harder to manage. Small, low-cost UAVs can be launched in large numbers, forcing naval forces...

Marine collisions with fixed offshore structures—such as oil platforms, abandoned wellheads, and navigational hazards—remain a persistent problem for commercial operators and coastal authorities. These...

Modern navies are being pushed toward capabilities their current ships were never designed to support. Sensors are becoming more power-intensive, hypersonic weapons demand new...

The rapid spread of small drones on the battlefield is exposing a persistent weakness in traditional air defense: low-altitude coverage. Quadcopters and loitering munitions...

Remote-controlled aircraft have become increasingly capable, but most designs still keep pilots at a distance. Even with onboard cameras, the experience is usually about...

A review of counter-espionage and counter-terror intelligence agencies use to intercept suspects' cellular, data and internet activities

Modern armored vehicles operate in increasingly complex environments where threats can emerge from any direction. Urban combat, drone attacks, poor weather, smoke, and nighttime...