Helicopter Pilots Are Getting “Synthetic Vision”
A significant cockpit upgrade based on a “synthetic vision” will be provided by Honeywell to Leonardo’s AW139 helicopters. The Primus Epic 2.0 will deliver...
Wearable Technologies for Employees Returning to Workplaces
Wearable technology will track social distancing among employees returning to work in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 inside the workplace. According to...
New Tech for Evacuating Wounded Soldiers from Battlefield
The US Air Force wants flying cars to evacuate wounded soldiers from the battlefield, among other missions, including operating under fire. The Air Force...
Emerging Technological Needs in Geospatial Intelligence
The US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency highlights current and enduring technology needs in a guide released April 29.
The 2020 Technology Focus Areas publication is a...
First-Time Power Solution for UGVs
An energy-efficient generator intended to power private residences could power autonomous military vehicles for months, according to US Army researchers.
A team of scientists and...
Dual Use Heads-Up Display Systems
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...
Technologies That will Manage Social Distancing
The reopening of shopping malls is now under consideration in Israel and the world, with various safety limitations, after a prolonged closure as a...
Exceptional Increase in Global Defense Spending
Global defense spending in 2019 saw the largest increase in one year since 2010, according to the annual report by SIPRI - the Stockholm...
US Cybersecurity Agency to Share its Knowledge and Experience
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will offer cyber services to other federal agencies. CISA is a component inside the Department of...
Researchers Succeeded in Enhancing Laser Properties
Researchers have developed a method for enhancing the performance of optical fiber lasers. Optical fiber provides a conduit for transmitting light, including lasers. By...
Next US Missile Interceptor Program on its Way
The US Missile Defense Agency released a request for proposal for its Next-Generation Interceptor (NGI) which will form the core of America’s homeland missile...
This Drone Challenge is Still Unresolved
Armored vehicle convoys could easily be vulnerable to fast-appearing, close-in enemy drone attacks. Forward Operating Bases and dismounted infantry are also potentially susceptible to...
Airspace Management is Next Challenge
Detect and avoid systems are essential when performing the beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights required for drone deliveries. A new detect-and-avoid airspace...
Domestically-Developed Radars Unveiled by Iran
In another move to further enhance its air defense capability, the Iranian military announced that it has developed its own state-of-the-art radar system. The...
Counter-Drone Protection for World’s Largest Hospital Ships
With the increase in COVID-19 patients, U.S. Navy’s two hospital ships have been deployed to New York and Los Angeles in an effort to...
Call for Demonstrations at AUS&R 2020 Unmanned Systems Conference
Have you developed an unmanned system? This is your opportunity to get maximum exposure to the defense industries and the leading players.
Demonstrate your technology...
Russian Move in Jamming and Spoofing Field
Entitled “Radio Navigation Development Plan for Participating Commonwealth of Independent States for 2019 to 2024,” a Russian plan signed on Oct. 25, 2019 has...
US Coast Guard Launching Modernization Process
Last summer, over 95 vital systems of the US Coast Guard went offline for several days due to a server malfunction, preventing servicemembers from...
Elbit Systems will Supply EW Suites to Asian Country
In recent years, there has been an increase in the global demand for innovative Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, especially for airborne EW systems. The...
Startup at iHLS Accelerator: Revolutionary Simulation Facility for Emergency Response
There is a growing global understanding that the major challenge today is natural disasters - earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, etc. Awareness of pandemics threats has...
Video Surveillance Camera that Operates in Hazardous Environments
Electronic equipment such as network cameras that are installed in hazardous environments may be at risk of igniting vapors, gases, dust or fibers in...
XL Autonomous Submarines – UK Navy’s Next Development
The UK Ministry of Defence wants to increase its presence in the underwater battlespace and is exploring the use of extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles...
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