Awareness is Increasing Regarding Major Tactical Threat
The proliferation of small, cheap drones is the “most concerning tactical development” since the rise of the improvised explosive device in Iraq, Marine Corps...
Battlefield Triage Based on Machine Learning Model
“There is a critical unmet need for far-forward triage and monitoring tools that enhance battlefield diagnostics for burn wounds by non-burn experts.” The US...
Cyber Attack Attempted at UK MoD?
Details about a cyberattack that struck the academic arm of the UK Ministry of Defence last March were disclosed. According to a retired military...
Enhancing Sensor-to-Shooter Capabilities
The modern capability of connecting sensors to shooters (weapons) replaces the manual static configuration of separate tactical networks and limited internetworking capabilities.
The U.S. military...
Good Luck to the Startups Selected for INNOFENSE Innovation Center’s Second...
The second batch of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center is being launched today! Eight innovative projects out of 120 startups that applied were selected for...
Dragon RCV to Enter Production
The manufacturing of the 8x8 'Dragon' Wheeled Combat Vehicle (RCV) for the Spanish Armed Forces has started at General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
The...
Air Defense Will Have to Meet Additional Challenges
The Marine Corps is interested in learning about potential counter-drone interceptors it can add to the next block of its ground-based air defense vehicle.
According...
Disaster Imagery – the Missing Element
Drones help survey disaster areas, providing first responder teams with the situational awareness required for coping with the challenges. However, sometimes drone imagery doesn’t...
Complex Machine Learning Challenge Now Has Response
There are many inherent weaknesses that underlie existing machine learning (ML) models, opening the technology up to spoofing, corruption, and other forms of deception....
New Drone-Mounted Weapon Concept Unveiled
Nammo Raufoss in Norway is working on a drone-mounted M72 concept. The M72 is a 66mm caliber single-use light anti-tank weapon effective against a...
Israel Procures 12 Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky Helicopters
The Israel Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement (LOA) with the U.S. government to acquire 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K helicopters that will replace...
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tech Development Accelerated
The flight range of multi-copter drones is limited due to their relatively short battery life. Hydrogen fuel cell drones feature an extended flight time...
BYOD Policy – Also in the Military
US Army soldiers will soon be able to bring their own approved devices to use at work on an enduring basis. The US Army...
Futuristic Solution for Urban Traffic Congestion
A new aircraft in the early stages of development is designed for intracity travel. Bellwether Industries, an urban air mobility (UAM) startup in the...
Search and Rescue Drone Test Held in Southern Israel
Every minute counts when you are dealing with a search and rescue mission. Drone technology can cut the response time and save lives. A...
Will Law Enforcement Agencies Become Greener?
Electric vehicles manufactured by established automakers are poised to play a significant role in the proliferation of this technology that produces significantly fewer planet-warming...
Innovative Solution for More Reliable Perimeter Security
Securing temporary and remote sites like construction sites, storage areas, and parking areas requires constant surveillance. Some of them are difficult or cost-prohibitive to...
US DoD Publishes Ethical Directives on Commercial AI Tech
Users of artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology want to know that they can trust and verify that their tools protect American interests without compromising US...
Happy New Year 2022!
Happy new year! A lot of health and success to all iHLS' customers, subscribers, and the innovation and homeland security ecosystem in Israel and...
Comprehensive Security During Recent FIFA Games
Stadium and large public events require special means in order to secure the masses of people attending them. The recent international football tournament games...
Metaverse – Expect Wealth of Commercial and Military Applications
This year, the Oculus Virtual Reality app by Facebook (now: Meta) was the most downloaded application on Apple’s App Store on December 25, suggesting...
Watch: New Multipurpose Amphibious UGV
A new modular unmanned ground vehicle has passed the next stage of factory tests. “Mirotvorets ” (Peacemaker) is a unique floating multi-purpose robotic platform...
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AI Model Could Make Future Aircraft Engines Far More Efficient
Aviation faces mounting pressure to lower fuel use and emissions, but improving engine efficiency remains an expensive and time-consuming challenge. Engine components must be...
