Russia claims it has brought down a U.S. MQ-5B Hunter drone over Crimea using “complex radio-electronic technology” according to published reports. Reports indicate a Russian cybewarfare unit intercepted and downed the drone by hacking into the communications link. If true,…
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VIDEO: The Military’s New Inflatable Satellite Antennas
The U.S. Military has awarded GATR Technologies a 5 year, $440 million contract for inflatable satellite antennas. The nimble antenna systems will enable deployed U.S. Army and Marine Corps units to communicate more effectively and share more bandwidth capacity, allowing…
VIDEO: BAE Systems launches high-tech ‘Iron Man’ helmet
As BAE Systems launches the Q-Warrior, The Telegraph’s Ben Farmer tests out the see-through helmet mounted display that allows soldiers to identify hostile and friendly forces.
VIDEO: Drone With 80,000 Volt Stun Gun
This flying drone can fire an 80,000 volt stun gun taser to detain individuals. A scary glimpse of the future of warfare?
DARPA Developing Chip to Combat Counterfeit Electronics
Used and non-authentic counterfeit electronic components are widespread throughout the defense supply chain; over the past two years alone, more than one million suspect parts have been associated with known supply chain compromises. The problem is pervasive, with both expensive…
Israel Outfitting Passenger Planes With Laser Defense System
Israel has successfully completed a series of tests of an anti-missile laser defense system for passenger planes, the system’s manufacturer has announced. Elbit System’s MUSIC system, aka Sky Shield, is designed to protect against shoulder-fired missiles. The system is mounted…