Green Light to New Sniper Rifle
For decades, U.S. snipers have standardized on the .308 Winchester round. Recent advances in ballistics technology, however, allow snipers to reach out and touch...
New Technology to Enhance Air Defense
The rise in ballistic missile threats on the US necessitates a shift in air defense method. The US Marine Corps has recently awarded Northrop...
The Secret of Pegasus – Its Hybrid Capabilities
Changing shape between ground and aircraft modes can be a substantial advantage for unmanned vehicles. The Pegasus drone series is a hybrid air/ground drone...
Identifying Criminal Record Through Mobile App
When conducting prevention campaigns, US Department of Motor Vehicles investigators frequently encounter underage individuals with fake, out-of-state licenses and IDs. Law enforcement officers in...
Innovative Solution for Challenging VTOL Platforms
Interest in using vertical-take-off-and-landing (VTOL) platforms has grown in the past few years. A hybrid between fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms, VTOLs provide operators with...
Improved Situational Awareness Regarding Electromagnetic Spectrum
Military forces have to manage an increasingly complex electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) at the tactical environment. This encompasses the entire field of electromagnetic radiation that...
Camouflage of Stealth Aircraft Inspired by Nature
A new research with a wide range of applications has been inspired by ultra-black butterflies. The findings could help engineers design thinner ultra-black coatings...
APC Crew Can Now Have Unprecedented Visibility of Battlefield
A game-changer situational awareness system for combat vehicles is being developed by Defensphere, an Estonian-Croatian company. The Vegvisir system is designed to provide armored...
“In Israel There Are 21,000 Openings and We Can’t Find People”...
HR in Israel has become a huge problem in Israel. “In Israel, There Are 21,000 Openings and We Can’t Find People,” asserts Karin Mayer...
Months-Long Autonomous Operation Capability at Sea
Unmanned vessels can stay at sea for months, operate underwater and on the surface. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Ocean Aero...
Watch Hybrid Robot-Drone in Action
The hybrid FSTAR is the first experimental robot drone that flies like a typical quadcopter, drives on tough terrain and squeezes into tight spaces...
Successful Multi-UAS Demonstration
A multi-UAS demonstration has been recently completed as part of a larger military exercise. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions completed a UTAP-22 Mako multi-UAS...
Watch Non-Stop Delivery Drone
Currently, most of the existing delivery drones have a low flight speed and can deliver goods over relatively short distances. In such circumstances, the...
Command, Control, Intelligence Systems – Which Global Market Trends?
C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) combines all the systems that allow military commanders to understand their operational environment, identify mission...
Autonomous Gyrocopter to Deliver Heavy Cargo
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has been at work developing an autonomous gyrocopter that is intended to ship cargo. The Automated Low Altitude Air...
Shape-Shifting Spider Robot is the Future of Robotics
Robotics experts claim that the future of the industry lies in shape-changing robots. Such robots provide unrivaled adaptability and versatility, and show promise in...
Coping with COVID-19 Does Not Mean Neglecting Security
Efforts to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic challenges might neglect security concerns that keep on being present. A dual-threat detection system can both detect...
Researchers Have Found Simple Method to Extend Drone Range
One disadvantage to drones of the fixed-wing variety, that can travel very long distances, is the space needed to launch them, along with some...
Preparing Triton UAV for Deployment
The U.S. Navy is working with Northrop Grumman to run tests and maintenance services on the MQ-4C Triton drone, mission control and operator training...
Drone and Helicopter Perform First-Ever Emergency Drill
A first-of-its-kind emergency evacuation drill using drone technology was performed by Nevada and California agencies. During the drill on the Nevada-California border just north...
Bluetooth Signals Help Prevent COVID-19 Contagion
Smartphone signals could automate COVID-19 contact tracing while preserving privacy. A new system could send bluetooth signals to nearby devices in order to notify...
Hybrid Drone Breaks Endurance Record
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles powered by LiPo batteries (Lithium Polymer cells) usually have a limited endurance. The normal battery drone can fly only 10 to...
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This Helmet Doesn’t Just Protect Soldiers — It Connects Them
Modern soldiers increasingly operate with multiple connected devices at once, such as radios, sensors, cameras, navigation systems, hearing protection, and digital battlefield applications. While...
