New protective kit for IDF infantry fighters
The new protective kit comes complete with: helmet, earplugs, ceramic vest and goggles – lessons of "Operation Protective Edge".
IDF infantry units are to be...
Timing Without Satellites: A New Tool for GPS-Denied Operations
Precise timing sits quietly at the heart of modern systems. Communications networks, military command chains, financial transactions, and power grids all rely on accurate...
Breaking the Limits of Subsea Endurance
Underwater missions are often constrained by endurance. Most autonomous underwater vehicles rely on batteries, which limit how long they can remain submerged before needing...
iHLS Accelerator Startup: The FitBit of Firearms will Enhance Survivability
One of the core pillars on which the warrior's profession is based upon is always being aware of the state of their weapon. This...
How Stealth and Autonomy Changed Long-Range Air Attack
Modern air defenses are becoming denser, faster, and more layered, making traditional strike missions increasingly risky. Advanced surface-to-air missile systems force attacking aircraft to...
This Uncrewed Helicopter Could Hunt Submarines for Hours
Operating helicopters in the North Atlantic has always carried high risk. Harsh weather, long distances, and the growing presence of submarines make maritime aviation...
A Wicked Missile: Dancing Past Interceptors
Ballistic missile defense systems rely heavily on early detection and predictable flight paths. In many cases, warning time and trajectory calculation are critical for...
Defending the expensive UAV from threats
Elbit EW and Sigint division – Elisra, will unveil at the Air Salon in Paris an Electronic
Warfare (EW) system, adapted for unmanned aircraft (UAV)....
Long Range, No Crew: The Drone Boat Changing Naval Operations
Naval forces face a growing need to monitor and operate across vast stretches of ocean without relying solely on crewed ships. Long-range patrols, intelligence...
From Zero to Swarm in Seconds
The growing use of drones on the battlefield is shifting the focus toward speed and scale. Small unmanned systems can be deployed in large...
The Night-Vision Binocular Designed to Survive the Field
Operating after dark remains one of the most demanding conditions for soldiers and security forces. Night-vision equipment is essential, yet it is often expensive,...
Autonomous Refueling Pushes Drones Beyond Their Old Limits
One of the main constraints on unmanned aerial systems has always been endurance. Even large drones with long range are limited by fuel capacity,...
iHLS TV Special report – GPS for accurate airdrops
Some of the weapons and ammunition that were airdropped by the coalition aircraft fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria , missed the planned drop...
The IDF’s Future Tanks
Israel’s Armored Corps in the years to come: Hybrid engines (fuel and electricity), new types of ammunition, cyber warfare, passive protection and also: the...
Legislature mulls curbs on use of aerial drones by paparazzi
When singer Miley Cyrus recently spotted a mysterious drone hovering over her Los Angeles home, she posted video of the aerial intruder on Instagram,...
New Light Weight Torso, Side Body Armor
BAE Systems has won a $45 million US army contract for the low-rate initial production of lightweight torso and side body armor.
The company's side...
Protecting Helicopters From “Simple” Weapons
By Arie Egozi
Many helicopters have been shot down in Iraq, Afghanistan and other war zones using simple weapons like anti-tank rockets, which has accelerated...
The Drone Built to Take Down Other Drones
The rapid spread of low-cost kamikaze drones is creating a growing challenge for air defense systems. These small, expendable platforms can be deployed in...
The Armed Drone Built to Extend Fighter Reach
Modern air operations are being stretched by distance, cost, and risk. Fighter aircraft are expected to operate deeper into contested airspace, while facing increasingly...
Unmanned Maritime System For Search and Rescue: As Soon As 2016
The name Icarus is the name of a character from the greek mythology. Icarus was a rash boy who didn’t heed his father’s warnings,...
Attack Helicopter Now Blasts Drones Out of the Sky Mid-Air
The rapid spread of small unmanned aerial systems on today’s battlefield has created a new challenge for attack helicopters. Platforms originally optimized for engaging...
The App For Your Personal Safety
You are walking home after a night out on a dark autumn evening. Suddenly, you get the feeling that someone is following you. You...
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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...
