Virtual and Augmented Reality Tech Still Not Ripe for Training
While virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies have been emerging as advanced military training and simulation platforms, US Navy researchers and program managers evaluate...
Algorithms May Play Bigger Role in Future Wars
The Pentagon is increasingly focused on the notion that the might of U.S. forces will be measured as much by the advancement of their...
World’s First Glasses-Based AR Drone Simulator Launched
Piloting drones safely requires practice, but in urban environments it is less safe and there aren’t many opportunities. A lot of drones now come...
VR Gloves to Upgrade Military Training
Haptic wearables interest more and more agencies in the military sector. While experiencing something in virtual or augmented reality can be pretty life-like, adding...
Simulation Means Gaming
Gaming and AR/VR technologies are applied to simulate real-world challenges in various fields. The Virtual Heroes Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA) has been...
US Military Looks to Solve Old Problems With New Solutions
New technologies applied by the US Army could help coping with various training problems.
The US Marines have been facing a new sort of...
US Army Enhances VR and AR Training
Continual advances in U.S. military systems make it imperative for military personnel to stay up to date with the latest changes in hardware, software...
Electronic Warfare Planning Tool Sought
In the electronic warfare sphere, it isn’t enough to get the best systems, you also have to know how to use them effectively and...
Israel as Global Cyber Power – Cyber Week
The cyber sphere has been gaining increased importance regarding the conduct of states, security organizations and the business realm. The vital need to secure...
New Simulator To Test Aircraft Explosive Vulnerability
Ever since 9/11, aircraft security has been a major concern for the U.S Government. Each day, more than twenty-six thousand commercial flights transport passengers...
Drone Swarm Will Help Military in Urban Warfare
Researchers envision swarms of more than 250 autonomous vehicles – multi-rotor aerial drones, and ground rovers – to gather information and assist troops in...
Advanced Counter-Terrorism Training Facility Simulates Village Setting
Australia has been upgrading its counter-terrorism capabilities. Queensland's counter-terrorism unit will start training in a new village simulation. The planned $46.7 million counter-terrorism hub...
Top IDF Unit to Develop Technologies for Children with Autism
A unique technological initiative has been taken by the soldiers and graduates of the Israeli Air Force’s Ofek unit on behalf of children with...
Gaming Technologies Contributing to Nuclear Security
Sandia National Laboratories are developing what they’re calling serious gaming .Experts apply the technology and methods of the game industry to real-world national security...
Virtual Reality Police Training on The Move
Singapore police have been testing a new mobile virtual reality (VR) training classroom for its officers. Inside and across the length of the soundproofed...
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...
Major Software Company Strengthens Augmented Reality Market Grip
When Microsoft bought the Osterhaut Design Group (ODG) patents to begin its HoloLens project in 2015, ODG was a small company doing business with...
Will Terrorist Groups Use VR Technology?
As virtual reality (VR) technology becomes less expensive and delivers a more realistic, immersive experience, some national security experts warn that it is only...
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...
Video Game Tech Trains Active Shooter Incident Response
The US has been enhancing preparedness to active shooter attacks. Using cutting-edge video game technology and animation, the U.S. Army and Homeland Security Department...
The New Development in First Responder Training
First responders of all disciplines will now be able to train together thanks to a new virtual training platform made available by the Department...
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...
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