DJI to Remain on U.S. Military Watchlist Amid Dual-Use Drone Concerns
A U.S. federal judge has upheld the Department of Defense’s decision to keep Chinese drone manufacturer DJI on its official list of companies linked...
New Kirigami-Inspired Parachute Offers a Simple, Stable Solution for Airdrops
A lightweight, low-cost parachute design inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami may offer a practical solution for delivering supplies in humanitarian operations and...
Engineering Meets Neuroscience in the Fight Against Chronic Pain
The University of Oxford has begun research initiative designed to change how chronic pain is managed. The programme, funded by the Engineering and Physical...
A Rising Tide of Acquisitions: Israeli Technologies Fuel the Next Phase...
Israel’s defense-technology sector has entered a period of accelerated consolidation, with eight companies acquired over the past three months by major international defense and...
High-Speed Combat Ship Joins Fleet for Coastal Missions
A new 3,000-ton littoral combat ship (LCS) capable of advanced anti-submarine and surface warfare operations has officially entered service with the U.S. Navy. Named...
Low-Cost Hypersonic Missile Could Change the Game
Hypersonic weapons have traditionally been associated with long development cycles, specialized materials, and extremely high production costs. These factors have limited their deployment and...
How to Track Small UAS in Urban Environments?
The recent spate of drone assaults has shown the need for persistent surveillance and tracking of small UAS in urban environments. The US government...
A New 3D View of the World Built for Preparedness and...
Understanding how people build, expand, and occupy space has become a strategic priority for governments and emergency planners. Yet most global datasets still represent...
This Huge Jet Drone Doesn’t Just Fly—It Brings Backup
Modern air defenses are increasingly challenged by the growing use of unmanned aircraft, but the rapid evolution of drone swarming threatens to complicate this...
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,...
This Disposable Decoy Lures Missiles Away from the Real Aircraft
Modern combat aircraft face a steadily evolving threat environment. Radar-guided missiles launched from both air and ground platforms are becoming faster, smarter, and better...
How Autonomous Sea Drones Are Extending Naval Defense Beyond the Coast
Navies are facing a growing challenge offshore: how to maintain persistent awareness and protection across vast maritime areas without tying up crewed vessels for...
The Battle Tank Built Around Sensors, Not Just Armor
Heavy armored warfare is entering a transition period. Legacy main battle tanks remain lethal, but they are increasingly challenged by precision anti-tank weapons, drones,...
Seven Hours in the Air: A New Long-Range Attack Drone Emerges
Long-range unmanned strike systems are reshaping how smaller forces think about reach and deterrence. Until recently, extended-range attack drones were largely the domain of...
The Drone Revolution is Upon Us
As drones move from niche tools to everyday infrastructure, a core challenge is becoming increasingly clear: current systems struggle to meet the endurance, autonomy,...
Advanced Military Radar to Track Disease-Bearing Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes have claimed more human lives than all wars combined – their infectious bites still cause more than 1 million deaths each year, according...
The Laser Sniper Riding on a Robot Rover
Ground forces increasingly face small, fast-moving threats at close range—whether hostile personnel, light vehicles, or unmanned systems. Conventional weapons can address these risks, but...
Innovation in Tactical Gear to Enhance Future Forces
Several new systems that will enhance dismounted soldiers’ information, command and fire capabilities have been recently exposed by Rheinmetall defense industry. One of them...
Extending the Reach of Fighter Jets—Without Extra Risk
Modern air combat is increasingly defined by long-range sensors and advanced missiles, but crewed fighter jets still face a basic constraint: to fire, they...
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New Medical Evacuation Helicopter Has Largest Cabin for its Class
A light utility helicopter prototype, VRT500, will be manufactured by Russian Helicopters, part of Rostec State Corporation, by the end of 2019. The aircraft...
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