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Ride-hailing service Uber and the US Army Research Lab announced a plan to explore some of the toughest technology challenges in delivering the rotorcraft...
New Search and Rescue Tech Challenges GPS-Denied Environments
A new wearable search and rescue solution has been developed for Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations when GPS signals are unavailable. The battlefield...
The Jet That Was Built for Long Hauls and High Stakes
Long-range flights place heavy demands on both aircraft and passengers. Business jets are expected to link distant city pairs efficiently, operate from varied airports,...
Meet the Palm-Sized Drone Built for Zero-Visibility Missions
Small drones are increasingly used in environments where visibility is limited, such as collapsed buildings, smoke-filled structures, and dense vegetation, but most navigation systems...
This Autonomous Aircraft Can Carry 10 Missiles Without a Pilot
Attack helicopters are facing a growing challenge on today's battlefield. The widespread use of inexpensive drones, loitering munitions and persistent aerial surveillance has made...
Forces Can See Hidden Targets with New AI System
Missile system provider MBDA revealed ‘Ground Warden’ at the Eurosatory in Paris. It is a new AI-powered decision-making aid that uses beyond-line-of-sight technology to...
Watch: Advanced “Robo-Wolves” Could Replace Soldiers in Battle
At this year’s Airshow China in Zhuhai, China South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC) unveiled its latest development in unmanned combat technology: a series of...
The Missile That Turns Speed and Angle Into a Naval Weapon
Modern naval forces are increasingly challenged by the limits of traditional missile defense. Ship-based interceptors and radar systems were largely designed to counter predictable...
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Carrier-based aviation is under pressure to extend its operational reach while reducing the workload on manned aircraft. Fighter jets are often tasked not only...
One Software Platform Could Control Drones and Ground Robots Together
As organizations deploy more robots, a new problem emerges: each machine can come with its own controls, software and mission-planning tools. An operator working...
Northrop Grumman to Develop Stand-in Attack Weapon for USAF
The United States Air Force (USAF) has contracted Northrop Grumman for its planned Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW)- an air-to-ground weapon designed to clear enemy...
AI-Based Tech Will Spot Guns in Security Cameras
The overall number of mass shootings in the U.S. in 2017 reached 346 events. Mass shootings are defined as an event in which four...
A Breakthrough Lets Forensics Recover “Impossible” Fingerprints
Firearms investigators have long worked under a simple assumption: once a round is fired, any fingerprint left on the cartridge case is effectively destroyed....
The Underwater Drone That Hitches a Ride to Battle
Undersea operations present a persistent challenge: distance and endurance. Oceans are vast, and autonomous underwater vehicles must travel long ranges before reaching their mission...
The Future of Robotics Might Be Smaller Than You Think
Legged robots have become increasingly capable in recent years, but most advanced quadruped systems remain expensive, complex, and difficult for students, hobbyists, and researchers...
This Caterpillar Robot Can Split Up and Reassemble Itself
Ancient paper-folding and modern materials science were combined by engineers at Princeton and North Carolina State University to create a revolutionary soft robot with...
Miniature UAVs Play Role in Maritime Operations
In recent years, there has been a growing need in Maritime Miniature Unmanned Aircraft System (MMUAS) for the international surface combatant and coastal craft...
Long Range, No Crew: The Drone Boat Changing Naval Operations
Naval forces face a growing need to monitor and operate across vast stretches of ocean without relying solely on crewed ships. Long-range patrols, intelligence...
The Anti-Drone Weapon That Drives Itself
The growing use of drones in both military and civilian environments is creating a new type of threat that traditional air defenses are not...
Half Vehicle, Half Robot: Meet the New “Centaur” Machine
Robots designed for industrial inspection or emergency response often face a tradeoff. Wheeled platforms can move quickly and efficiently over long distances but struggle...
Red Flag Pilots Flew With Their GPS Blacked Out
The Red Flag US Air Force drill started just recently. Red Flag is the biggest Air Force annual drill, taking place in Nevada and...
GMARS ‘Shoot and Scoot’ Missile Launcher System
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall unveiled their new missile launcher system called the GMARS (Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System) at the Eurosatory 2024 in Paris.
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