The Last-Second Defense Built to Stop FPV Drones Cold
Small, fast FPV drones have become one of the most difficult threats for ground forces to manage. Flying low and maneuvering aggressively, these systems...
The Shape-Shifting Robot That Repairs Itself Mid-Task
Soft robots are often designed for a single task. Once their structure and internal wiring are set, their range of motion is fixed, limiting...
Advanced Cyber Protection to Stryker Army Vehicle
Advanced military weapon systems are vulnerable to cyber attacks. One of them has been the US Army’s Stryker family of 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles,...
iHLS TV Special Edition: Data Visualization, SIGINT, counter-espionage and counter-terror surveillance
A review of counter-espionage and counter-terror intelligence agencies use to intercept suspects' cellular, data and internet activities
The Field Kit Designed to Prevent Organ Failure Under Fire
In high-intensity combat, survival often depends on how quickly advanced medical care can reach the wounded. Evacuation to fully equipped hospitals may be delayed...
Reinventing Missile Defense for a Changing Threat Landscape
For more than two decades, homeland missile defense has relied on an interceptor architecture originally fielded in the early 2000s. That system was designed...
The Siri Command That Might Save YOUR Life
Following the widespread protests and anger over police brutality in the US during these last few years, an iPhone user created a shortcut that...
Israeli Startup Raises $36 Million to Develop a Counter-Drone Swarm System
One of the greatest challenges facing modern air defense is no longer the single drone, but swarms of dozens or even hundreds of unmanned...
Germany’s Leopard 2 MBT will be Equipped with Rafael’s Trophy APS
The German Federal Ministry of Defense has decided to equip the Bundeswehr's Leopard 2 MBTs with Rafael's Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) by Rafael...
This Machine Learning Trick Can Turn Infrared Into Clear Vision
Robots are increasingly deployed in environments that are unsafe or inaccessible for humans, from collapsed buildings and underground tunnels to industrial sites and disaster...
The Blind-Spot Tech That Could Make Autonomous Systems Safer
Autonomous vehicles and mobile robots rely on cameras, LiDAR and other sensors to navigate safely. These systems perform well within direct line of sight,...
iHLS TV Weekly Report – Chinese Laser, Hackers vex FBI, Emergency...
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In this weekly report (2 December 2014):
Chinese military officials have deployed a highly accurate laser defense system
Private industry experts...
Drones Could Soon Navigate Collapsed Buildings Without Slowing Down
Flying autonomous drones through unpredictable environments remains one of the biggest technical challenges in robotics. In confined spaces such as collapsed buildings, industrial sites,...
Europe Strengthens Its Sky Shield with a Not-So-New Interceptor System
European air defenses have faced growing scrutiny in recent years, particularly as long-range ballistic missile threats become more prominent. Traditional systems in the region—largely...
A Drone Soldiers Can Carry — and Let Fly Itself
Frontline units often face a simple limitation: access to real-time aerial intelligence. In many cases, smaller formations must rely on higher command to allocate...
Military Boost to Driverless Vehicles
Some 60 percent of US combat casualties were related to convoy resupply in 2013 alone, according to Pentagon figures. Autonomous vehicles to deliver supplies...
Apple Faces Lawsuit for Developing a Weapon of Stalkers
Apple recently failed its bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its AirTag devices help stalkers track their victims.
San Francisco District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled...
Unexpected Method to Manufacture Ceramic Body Armor
Ceramic body armor provides great protection but can also be difficult to manufacture, notably in combining materials to create a strong composite. Ceramic armor...
How Physical Light Could Replace Digital Encryption
Digital security systems are under constant pressure. As encryption becomes more sophisticated, so do the methods used to bypass it. Software-based protection, no matter...
The Tech Keeping Military Aircraft One Step Ahead of Missiles
Modern military aircraft operate in increasingly contested airspace. Portable surface-to-air missiles, radar-guided threats, and improvised munitions pose constant risks to rotary- and fixed-wing platforms...
The Battle for the Sky Now Depends on Flying Data Hubs
Modern air operations depend heavily on airborne early warning aircraft to detect threats, coordinate forces, and manage complex engagements across large areas. But many...
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This Upgrade Could Eliminate One of Laser Weapons’ Biggest Weaknesses
High-energy laser weapons are steadily moving from development programs into operational military service, but maintaining them in the field remains a significant challenge. One...
