Watch: Iron Man – Russia’s New Humanoid Military Robot
Technology, most would agree, is making life easier for all of us. Right? Well, yes and no. While it’s undoubtedly easier to create robots...
Watch: Original Vehicle for Rapid First Response
A test flight in the heart of the UK's Lakes District has pushed the boundaries of emergency response, demonstrating the huge potential of utilizing...
Combat-Proven Gun is Coming to Civilian Market
Long available only to military and law enforcement customers, a commercial version of the SCAR 20 rifle has been released by FN.
The new civilian...
Helicopter Flight Testing Demonstrates High Maneuverability
The SB>1 Defiant helicopter successfully completed U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) mission profile test flights, including confined area landings and low-level flight...
Redefining War at Sea
With their ability to engage targets at the speed of light and shoot them down at a cost of a dollar a shot, lasers...
Fake AI Generated Pentagon Explosion Goes Viral
Many experts and members of the public have previously expressed their concern over the potential of AI becoming the catalyst for fake news and...
Global Hawk – for Hurricane Forecasting Missions
The unmanned aircraft Global Hawk flew above hurricanes and transmitted important information and forecasts. This was achieved through a unique collaboration including Cherokee Nation...
Successful Testing of Israeli Laser C-UAS System
In a recent demo conducted in southern Israel, RAFAEL's Drone Dome C-UAS system performed interceptions of multiple drones, including maneuvering targets, using its hard-kill...
Next Revolution in Soldier Protection
Soft robotics currently in testing is getting momentum in the robotics field. The flexible hybrid electronics are miniaturized, ultra-thin electronics printed onto flexible fabric....
iHLS TV – Firefighting in Greece, Italian convoy protection, ISIS, Home...
In this Weekly Report (16 September 2014):
Firefighting in Greece
The Italian Army is evaluating an unlimited aerial surveillance system for real-time convoy protection
ISIS plans to launch...
iHLS TV – First Response Robots Special Edition
A review of new robots that were developed to assist first responders: Police, fire fighters, search and rescue units, medical emergency units and more.
Combat Rescue Helicopter Achieves First Flight
The Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter achieved first flight in West Palm Beach, Florida. The aircraft, developed by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company and...
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...
Pickup-Truck for Continuous Drone Operations
Continuous drone operations are required for a wide range of missions, from commercial applications to emergencies. A new development leverages a rapid-refueling battery-swapping station...
Say the Word—and the Drones Move
Coordinating multiple drones and ground robots during a complex mission is rarely simple. Operators must manage sensor feeds, assign roles, deconflict movement paths and...
AI-Based Computer Game Offers Strategic Operation Planning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers at Carnegie Mellon University created an AI based on artificial nerve networks, that is capable of defeating computerized and human...
New Security Teams Raise Doubts
Robots are becoming more and more involved in security missions. These person-sized devices roll around corporate offices, equipped with heat sensors, facial detection and...
Mass Body Scanner Increases Privacy, Efficiency, and Security
Crowded places are often the most vulnerable locations in the context of terrorism and public safety. In most public places there is a lack...
Drone’s New Role
A new technology may encourage us to think about drones as not just scouts or weapons platforms, but as useful tools. Small bodies that...
UAVs – Life Saving Tool for Fire-Fighting and Rescue Missions
Emergency Response departments are adopting UAVs to help save lives. The Canadian Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) has recently recruited two thermal imaging...
State-of-The-Art UAV First Test Flight Successful
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and electro-optic surveillance systems, recently announced the successfulו flight test of its...

















































