Futuristic Autonomous Systems to Be Tested in Military Operations
As part of the efforts to reduce the danger to troops during combat, the UK will test a range of prototype unmanned aerial and...
Fortnight Gaming Tech Recruited for Security Missions
Schools and campuses in the US have been target to a large number of violent attacks. First responders and educators now have a new,...
Computerized Co-Pilot Developed
An off-the-shelf commercial helicopter was recently modified to fly itself in typical military missions, including supply runs, medevac, and reconnaissance. The long-term goal: Design...
Chinese Underwater Bot Breaks Record
A Chinese underwater bot has recently set the record a national depth record for a remotely operated vehicle.
The robot drove 6,001 meters below sea...
New Israeli Technology Enables Everyone to Operate UAV
At the iHLS AUS&R conference last week, a wide and impressive array of unmanned systems was displayed, along with some of the most advanced...
The Future of Night Vision is Here
A series of night vision upgrades allows soldiers to shoot around corners and fire accurately from the hip with the Rapid Target Acquisition capability.
In...
Simulation Technology – Next Generation
The AR/VR defense market will be worth $1.79 billion by 2025, up from $511 million last year, according to a Research and Markets report....
Marines Expand Experimentation as New Strategy
The U.S. Marines Corps will likely majorly increase experimentation in order to push future success in an increasingly competitive field.
According to the new...
Coming Soon: Better Training System for Time-Critical Rescue Operations
The final assembly of the first HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter Weapons System and Operational Flight Trainers is underway. The flight simulators will train the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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A New Flight Simulation System Models the Chaos of Wildfires
Training helicopter pilots for wildfire missions is particularly difficult because the environment itself is constantly changing. Smoke, shifting winds, rising heat, and the interaction...
