Building Tech for Two Worlds? INNOFENSE Is Looking for Dual-Use Startups
Building on the success of previous cycles and the progress of participating technologies within the defense sector, iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite...
Your Gaming Tech Could Have a Second Life in Defense
Military systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but the person operating them still needs a practical way to control what is happening. Complex interfaces can...
Can AI Spot a Threat Before It Happens?
Modern cybersecurity systems face a scale problem. Networks generate enormous amounts of traffic, and malicious activity may be hidden among millions of ordinary interactions....
A Strategic Perspective on DroneX London 2026 – Assessing the Impact...
Written By Or Shalom
The DroneX 2026 exhibition at ExCeL London marks a clear turning point in the evolution of unmanned systems and airspace defense...
Soldiers Could Soon Wear Battlefield AI on Their Wrists
Modern soldiers can receive information from drones, sensors and other units, but getting that data to the person who needs it becomes difficult when...
INNOFENSE Launches New Call for Breakthrough Dual-Use Technologies
Following the achievements of previous cycles, iHLS and the Ministry of Defense are opening applications for the seventh cycle of INNOFENSE. The program offers...
One Software Platform Could Control Drones and Ground Robots Together
As organizations deploy more robots, a new problem emerges: each machine can come with its own controls, software and mission-planning tools. An operator working...
A New Torpedo Concept Flies Before It Hunts Underwater
Hunting submarines from the air presents an awkward problem. An aircraft may detect or receive the suspected position of an underwater target, but a...
This AI Could Catch a Supply Crisis Before It Reaches the...
Modern military logistics depends on enormous networks of warehouses, suppliers and inventories, but having large amounts of data does not necessarily make those networks...
Drones Slip Past Air Defense? This System Is the Ship’s Last...
Modern warships can carry sophisticated air defenses, but inexpensive drones have created a difficult problem at the opposite end of the engagement range. FPV...
This Rifle Upgrade Times Every Shot to Help Hit Fast-Moving Drones
Small drones have become a difficult target for infantry. They can approach quickly, change direction and present a much smaller target than a conventional...
This Tiny Boat Could Patrol Waters Without Putting Anyone Onboard
Monitoring large stretches of ocean creates a difficult resource problem for military and security forces. Ports, shipping lanes and strategic waterways may require continuous...
No Runway, No Aircraft: This Paraglider Lets Troops Take Off on...
Getting personnel into remote or hostile territory normally requires aircraft, helicopters or prepared launch infrastructure. Those options can be noisy, detectable and dependent on...
Calling All Startups: INNOFENSE Opens Applications for Dual-Use Technologies
If your startup applies to one of the following subjects, consider submitting your applications for INNOFENSE’s seventh cycle until October 15th, 2026:
Early, remote...
This Radar Can Watch the Sky Without Giving Away Its Position
Air-defense radars face an inherent problem: the signals they transmit to find aircraft can also reveal where the radar itself is located. In a...
Your 5G Network Could Soon Double as a Drone Detector
Detecting unauthorized drones around airports, power plants, stadiums and other sensitive locations usually requires dedicated radars, radio-frequency sensors or cameras. Deploying enough of those...
This Mobile Laser Weapon Can Take Down Drones Without Firing a...
Small drones have created an awkward problem for ground forces. They can be inexpensive, difficult to spot and deployed repeatedly, while intercepting them with...
INNOFENSE Is Looking for the Next Generation of Dual-Use Startups
iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite you to join the seventh cycle of INNOFENSE and receive a remarkable opportunity to showcase your technology...
AI Gives This Six-Legged Robot an Insect-Inspired Way to Walk
Legged robots can cross terrain that stops wheeled machines, but coordinating several legs over unpredictable ground is difficult. Many robots rely on predefined gaits,...
This Tiny Robot Can Keep Jumping as Long as the Light...
Small robots designed to cross rough terrain face a basic mechanical challenge: jumping usually requires a mechanism to store energy, release it and then...
This Robot Hunts for Drones So Soldiers Don’t Have To
Detecting small drones often requires sensors to be positioned close enough to likely flight paths to pick up their signals. On a battlefield, however,...
This Color-Changing Spray Could Reveal Invisible Biological Threats
Detecting biological contamination in the field can be difficult. Military personnel operating in an unfamiliar environment may need to determine whether equipment, buildings or...

















































