More Transparency Required in AI Development
A new move could change how AI is developed by the US government. In a bid to promote transparency, the Defense Innovation Unit, which...
Commercial Technology Tested by US Air Force
The growth and availability of commercial 5G networks raises interest in military forces around the world. The US Air Force expects 5G commercial services...
Nanotechnology To Improve Maritime, Ground, Aerial Safety
We may not all be aware of it, but nanotechnology is being extensively used and even accompanies us throughout the day - whether in...
Military Supply Drone Required
The US Marine Corps is interested in a larger and more powerful autonomous drone delivery system than currently available. The system should be capable...
IoT Technologies Won the Olympic Games
The 2016 Olympics recently concluded were the most digitally connected Olympics ever. Numerous of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies were applied during the games...
Attend Big Data for Security and Intelligence Conference & Exhibition
The Big Data for Security and Intelligence Conference and Exhibition organized by iHLS will showcase the latest requirements of the commercial and security sectors...
Much ado about the FAA’s UAS regulation
The FAA's proposed drone legislation: the return of the nanny-state
After months of waiting, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) finally issued its official draft proposal...
VTOL Capability that Does Not Compromise Speed
A new drone that can take off and land on a single spot while still achieving high speeds in flight is required for environment...
Next Week: IAMD Israel Air and Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition
NATO, Europe, the US, Israel - what missile defense policy does each of them lead, and what are the latest technologies defense industries have...
Unprecedented Offshore Capabilities – AW189 SAR Helicopters
The Netherlands Defence Materiel Organization (DMO) has awarded Bristow Group, a provider of vertical flight solutions, a contract to provide its Coastguard with search...
World First: 3D-Printed Engine Combustor Completes Hypersonic Testing
Orbital ATK has just made aerospace history by successfully testing a 3D printed hypersonic engine combustor at NASA’s Langley Research Centre in Virginia. The...
Watch: DARPA Demonstrated New Counter-Drone Concept
A novel counter-drone concept has been demonstrated by DARPA. The technology that is part of the agency’s Mobile Force Protection program (MFP) launches reusable...
Overcoming Most Acute Drone Challenge
Battery-powered drones are limited by relatively short battery life. Due to the short operating time, the drones can only be used by the army...
Bats Can Help Produce Cheaper Echolocation Sensors
New research from the University of Washington suggests that the Egyptian fruit bat is using similar techniques to those preferred by modern-day military and...
US Navy Gets New Heavy-Lift Helicopters
The US Navy has purchased heavy-lift helicopters. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company will build 12 production CH-53K King Stallion helicopters under a new $1.13...
UAV development oversight and control
Israel’s defense industries are opposed to the proposition of a central body entrusted with determining Israel’s policy concerning unmanned systems, such as unmanned aerial...
Mobileye-Intel Deal: Boost for The Autonomous Vehicle Industry
The recent purchase of the Israeli autonomous vehicle technology firm Mobileye by the Intel Corp. for $15.3 billion puts a spotlight on the rapid...
New Microwave-Based Counter-Drone Tech Under Development
High-power microwave (HPM) weapons provide non-kinetic defeat of targets. The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) will develop a new HPM weapon system prototype,...
Immediate Response SWAT Team to Cope with Explosive UAVs
Small weaponized unmanned aircraft are easy to build, but hard to detect and have become a considerable threat, as flying IEDs for terrorists, and...
Groundbreaking Approach to Minimizing Combat Vehicle Weight
According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the military spends several billion dollars each year on fuel consumption, which could be reduced by lessening...
Game-Changing Cyber-Proof Drone Interceptor Tested Against Enemy UAVs in Ukraine
US-based cybersecurity firm IronNet and counter-drone technology company Asterion Systems have teamed up to test the Hitchhiker interceptor drone on the Ukrainian frontlines, evaluating...
New AI-Enabled Strike Drones for Ukraine
Helsing, a German defense company has recently announced plans to manufacture 6,000 of its cutting-edge HX-2 strike drones for Ukraine, assisting the country with...
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A New Airborne Detection System Could Expand Underwater Tracking Capabilities
Detecting objects beneath the ocean surface remains one of the most difficult challenges in maritime sensing. Water limits the effectiveness of many conventional detection...
