Special Forces Taking Another Step Forward
Afghanistan’s array of the elite Special Operations Forces has been enhanced. The forces have transitioned from a division to a corps, as part of...
Innovations in Naval Systems Exposed During Exercise
Preparations for the 2017 Trident Warrior exercise, where US sailors are exposed to the newest innovations in naval systems warfare and provide feedback on...
Empowering Law Enforcers for Emergency Response
The U.S. is tightening its bonds with Costa Rica. The Department of State has donated six virtual shooting ranges to the Costa Rican Ministry...
Selecting the Best UAS Operators
Since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began, UAS have played ever-larger roles in intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance, and other missions. Consequently, there's...
Arms Race in The Field of Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon sees Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies as key enablers of future military operations. But the Defense Department faces challenges as it...
Advanced Tech at Forthcoming AUS&R
The developers of the latest technologies in the robotic vehicle and drone field are about to showcase the systems’ advanced capabilities during the unmanned...
Virtual Reality to Upgrade Defense Manufacturing Processes
Virtual reality technology upgrades defense industries processes even before the product reaches the production phase. BAE Systems Australia recently demonstrated its 3D simulation technology...
Smartphone App to Help Perform Better Firearm Training
Firearm professionals as well as amateurs need constant shooting training. A new smartphone application coupled with a sensor will revolutionize firearm training. The virtual...
iHLS Presents: The Future Unmanned Systems
On September 18th, 2017, iHLS will host its largest event for the 5th time, the Autonomous Vehicle and Unmanned System Salon, AUSַ&R.
One of the...
Will Online Gaming Technologies Train Future Forces?
A new online gaming platform is now aiming to shape the future of the US Armed Forces. The game allows soldiers to experiment and...
Testing Drones in Combat
In a few months, the U.S Air Force and SOFWERX will pit UAVs against each other in a rumble-style experiment to gather data on...
Next Stage of Maritime Unmanned Vehicles Program
A UK program achieves progress in the use of unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems in the maritime arena. The Maritime Autonomous Platform Exploitation (MAPLE)...
Augmented Reality Training System Under Development
The US Military is attempting to create a realistic deployment simulation system. The Synthetic Training Environment (STE), an immersive augmented reality system, is designed...
Airport Security Tactics Revealed for The First Time
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently released a video claiming to provide an inside look at airport security tactics - how the agency...
New Training Methods Alter Military Mindset
The trend toward live, virtual, constructive or mixed-reality training is rising and raising investment and innovation in the United States Department of Defense (DoD)...
Commercial Technologies to Help Military Amphibious Operations
Autonomous vehicles, augmented reality systems, and advanced wireless networks were among over 50 new technologies showcased during a recent US military amphibious operations exercise....
India’s Ballistic Missile Defense Upgraded
India’s missile defense array has been upgraded recently. The Indian defense Ministry’s Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has selected two villages in Alwar...
Radio Amateurs Role Still Significant in Disaster Response
Disaster response under conditions of lack of conventional communication or internet networking, requires more traditional solutions.
A citywide communications exercise was recently held by...
New Combat UAV to Be Equipped with AIr-to-Air Missiles
A new Russian combat UAV was recently developed. Russia’s Modern Aviation Technologies (SAT) Design Bureau has developed a UAV concept based on its SR-10...
Joining Forces Against Terrorist Threat
Various security forces in Europe have been gradually adapting to the new terrorist threat reflected in recent years’ lethal attacks.
Ireland’s military special forces, the...
How to React in the Event of a Terrorist Attack?
The terrorist attacks in London during the last months apparently brought about a greater awareness to the need to prepare the public for such...
US Military Trying New Aspects of UAS Use
As the use of UASs rises across the world, researchers from the Department of Defense are testing new ways to counter the new threats...
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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...
