Robot mannequin technology to test army suits against chemical warfare
A robot mannequin with the power to walk, march and mimic the movements of a soldier has been unveiled by the British Ministry of...
A new Israeli made simulator for combat helicopters
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Flight simulators feature a major advance for air forces worldwide, not only in terms of pilots’ training and combat readiness, but also in terms...
US: Emerging wearable technology for first responders
The U.S Homeland Security Department (DHS) is promoting innovative ideas around wearable technology that could benefit first responders.
The department's Science and Technology Directorate launched...
Cloud computing: cyber security breaches attract hackers
Organizations and business are increasingly turning towards cloud computing in order to streamline their operations and to enable their employees an easier and more...
The trend continues – manned aircraft go unmanned
Executive plane becomes Hammerhead UAV
The Piaggio Aero Company and Selex ES successfully completed the first flight of the aptly-named Hammerhead UAV. The aircraft was...
iHLS TV Weekly Video Report – March 17th 2015
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Converted Prop Guns Are Assassins’ Weapon of Choice
Robot Firefighter Puts Out Its...
Laser weapon systems – proven capabilities?
Laser based weapon systems are being developed in a growing pace.
It was recently reported that Lockheed Martin’s 30-kilowatt fiber laser weapon system successfully disabled...
Cyberespionage tactics
Kaspersky Lab reveals latest cyberespionage tactics: complexity and modularity VS functionality.
Nation-state sponsored cyberespionage attacks are becoming more sophisticated, targeting carefully defined users with complex,...
Wireless Charging
Have we completely given up on privacy?
When it comes to wireless charging, aka wireless power, the answer is probably ’yes’.
Though they have become indispensable...
American companies want to expand their use of UAVs
Will the U.S aviation authorities succumb to the pressure for a wide use of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) for commercial purposes?
For now, the US...
The Little intruder catchers
They are small and well hidden and they can detect an invasion. You can find them along the borders of more than 30 countries,...
Dangerous Apps
No less than six new malware are born each second. This, according to a recent report on various cyber threats.
The report focuses on the...
Boeing and Saab will compete with Israel Military industries
Boeing and Saab announced that they are working to transform Boeing’s Small Diameter Bomb – a guided weapon typically launched from fighter and bomber...
US Navy is testing Fortis exoskeletons
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A US defense contractor has provided the US Navy with two Fortis exoskeletons.
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has ordered a pair of...
US: Long endurance UAS completes first successful flight
Vanilla Aircraft successfully completed first flight of the VA001 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). This is, a 36-ft wingspan Ultra-Long Endurance (ULE) unmanned aerial vehicle...
Smartphone vs. Big Brother
We are all understandably ’hysterical’ about maintaining our privacy. There is no doubt this is a burning, crucial issue. Nevertheless, we ought to bear...
BNET radio system: the answer to multi-platform air forces
The BNET software defined radio (SDR) system developed by an Israeli defense contractor is creating interest among various foreign air forces. The BNET will...
iHLS TV Weekly Video Report – March 10th 2015
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Cyber in the IDF: Warfare and Security
Terrorism Finance: Experts Worry ISIS Already...
First responders’ technology prize to be awarded by DHS
U.S DHS launches $25K prize for innovative ways to track first responders indoors during incidents.
The Homeland Security Department's research and development arm announced it...
The “Punisher” may be used by anti terror units
Another weapon system may find its way from army to anti terror use in complicated situations.
The XM25 is an air burst grenade launcher. It...
Pentagon to Spend Much More on Cybersecurity
An extra $400 million next year for cyber security projects in the U.S
Leaders of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) plan to boost their...
Missile Defense: US unveils innovative Aegis system
Aegis Test Shows U.S. Ability to Defeat North Korea, Iran Missile Raids.
Three Aegis BMD (Ballistic Missile Defense) ships tracked and discriminated three short-ranged target...
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No GPS? This Quantum Sensor Navigates by Reading the Earth
Modern ships depend heavily on satellite navigation, creating a vulnerability when GPS and other GNSS signals are jammed, spoofed or unavailable. In a contested...
