New Application to Simulate Hazardous Materials Handling
On average two people die in the US every day as the result of incidents that take place within confined spaces. In many cases...
New Device will Simulate Shoulder-Fired Missiles
Pilot training and air defense artillery training against shoulder-fired missiles and rocket launchers is about to change. The US Army inked a $500,000 contract...
Wearable Technologies for Future Battlefield
Over the past few years, the U.S. military has developed — and in some cases, even actually used — high tech wearable devices that...
Startup Competition: The Company that Revolutionizes 3D Simulation
From missiles, rockets and shells interception, through armored platform design, to the development and performance evaluation of munitions, and much more - all can...
China is Upgrading its Combat Simulation Tech
Training simulations have existed for many years, as pilots can attest to. However, the advent of modern virtual reality (VR) allows for the creation...
Major Shift Expected in Underground Warfare
The U.S. military is considering adding a new warfighting domain to U.S. military doctrine: the underground realm. The underground sphere is particularly important in...
Game-Changer in Drone Training Tech
Drones have become essential for many fields, from journalism to law enforcement and military uses. Training drones to fly fast, around even the simplest...
Robot Learned to Mimic Human’s Actions Thanks to Deep Learning
Researchers have created a deep-learning system that can teach a robot simply by observing a human's actions. Developed by Nvidia, the system is designed...
Virtual Counter-Terrorism Training within Real Environment
With the number of terrorist-related incidents increasing globally, and the method of attacks evolving, regular proactive training that responds to these changing threats is...
Firefighters to Train with Most Realistic Interface
Developing any new product for first responders requires complex and resource-intensive testing. Testing interfaces in real emergencies could expose first responders to high risk....
First-of-Its-Kind Installation for UAS Traffic Management
UASs have been playing an increasingly important role, requiring more low-altitude air traffic management solutions. In response to this growing need, a next-generation air...
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...
Mixed Reality Tech Enhances SEALs Naval Capabilities
Augmented reality is a combination of computer-generated images partially overlaid on a real-world view. In particular, augmented reality works well in maintenance applications. In...
New Target Drone to Offer Unprecedented Training Level
A new model of a target drone will support military training. Following comprehensive testing, Leonardo’s new Mirach-40 (M-40) target drone has been authorized for...
C-Level Responsibility for Cybersecurity in Organizations
By Ilan Segelman, Power Communication
The multiple cyber attacks have led to an increasing awareness of the senior executives in organizations to the cyber attacks’...
Gaps in Israel’s Civilian Preparedness in Emergency
The IDF has been gradually reflecting the concept that Israel’s next conflict will take place in two fronts: In the military front, the IDF...
Social Media Simulator Participates in International Cyber Exercise
What would happen if an unfriendly nation tried to take down the US power grid, or the air traffic control system, or blow up...
Disruptive Simulation Platform to Improve Training
A new simulation platform uses game-based technology to disrupt the image generator market. Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a global developer of advanced military simulation...
Mysterious UAV Exposed by Lockheed Martin After Years of Secrecy
Lockheed Martin has revealed the existence of a formerly secret UAV. Although the X-44A’s existence is no longer a secret, Lockheed is not yet...
Pilots’ Head-Up Displays to Be Adjusted for Infantry
Augmented reality (AR) superimposes digital data on the physical world. By contrast, virtual reality (VR) is when the user sees only digital imagery. AR...
Marksmen to Train on Virtual Avatar Targets
A new Head Mounted Display (HMD) and Augmented Reality (AR) software app will enable U.S. Army Basic Rifleman Marksmanship training to replace traditional silhouette...
Simulation Systems Are Enhancing Military and HLS Agencies Readiness
Training and simulation systems have been an integral part of military and homeland security operations. The application of new technologies in this field can...
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This Software Turns Complex SATCOM Management Into a Single Dashboard
Modern military operations depend heavily on satellite communications. From command-and-control links to intelligence sharing and global force coordination, thousands of users across different services...
