Reusable Rocket Engine Hits Hypersonic Milestone
Hypersonic systems promise significant advantages in speed and responsiveness, but their development has been slowed by a persistent challenge: most propulsion technologies are designed...
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...
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...
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...
Robot Dog Patrols the Jobsite Like a Mini Recon Unit
Construction projects generate enormous amounts of changing information each day—new installations, shifting materials, evolving layouts, and emerging safety hazards. Traditionally, engineers walk every floor...
Uncrewed but Armed: The Next Evolution in Ground Combat
As ground forces prepare for increasingly complex battlefields, one of the persistent challenges is how to add firepower without exposing more soldiers to risk....
New Micro-Drones Can Launch, Land, Recharge, and Relaunch Without Human Help
One of the biggest challenges facing modern military reconnaissance is persistence. Small drones provide valuable situational awareness, but they are limited by battery life,...
MILES Laser To Be Used In Basic Training
The MILES laser training system has been here for many years, from 1970 to be accurate, but still when we think of training simulation...
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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A New Mine-Clearing System That Turns Dangerous Ground Into Passable Terrain
Minefields remain one of the most time-consuming and dangerous obstacles for ground forces. Traditional breaching tools—mechanical rollers, plows, and manual clearing—can take hours, require...
The Robot That Carries Gear—and Watches for Threats
Modern ground forces are under increasing pressure to operate with less exposure while maintaining mobility and firepower. Carrying heavy equipment, securing movement routes, and...
This One-Wheel Robot Could Replace Routine Security Patrols
Protecting large industrial sites, airports, campuses and critical infrastructure often requires continuous patrols over wide areas. Autonomous security robots are increasingly being used to...
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This Reusable Drone Is Designed to Give Enemy Air Defenses a...
Modern air-defense systems face a growing challenge as unmanned aircraft become cheaper, more numerous and capable of performing different missions. Defenders must distinguish genuine...
