The US Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) demonstrated the small unmanned aircraft systems' (SUAS) advance capabilities. A flight demonstration of the RQ-11B Raven, RQ-12A Wasp IV, and RQ-20A Puma was coordinated by Marine Corps Combat, Development and Integration (CD&I) at Quantico, who manages ground requirements; Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263) located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md
Thales used the Dubai Air Show last week to further demonstrate the Scorpion helmet-mounted display (HMD). The Scorpion is the worlds first full color helmet mounted display, providing color symbology and video during full day and night missions
Lockheed Martin's introduces a Self-Powered Ad-hoc Network (SPAN), a wireless ground sensor system designed to connect with Unmanned Aerial vehicles for enhanced threat protection. "SPAN is essentially a network of unobtrusive sensor nodes small enough to fit into the palm of your hand," said Macy W
L-3 Communications has been awarded a contract to deliver state-of-the-art Ground Laser Target Designators (GLTD) to the Republic of Korea (ROK). L-3s new Scarab system is a modular laser designator equipped with rangefinding and an IR thermal imager, providing accurate target designation during the day, night and in nearly all battlefield conditions
Northrop Grumman will demonstrate its Carry-all Modular Equipment Landrover -- CaMEL, to the U.S
Israel deployed its Iron Dome missile defence system in Tel Aviv today amid Syria strike fears, Israeli local media said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday said Israel had deployed its Iron Dome system to meet its current security needs
The recent blow up of a Russian-built Indian navy submarine will be investigated by a team of Russian naval engineering specialists, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Friday. The INS Sindhurakshak, a Kilo-class (Project 877 EKM) diesel-electric powered vessel sank in harbor on Wednesday, after a fire triggered the explosion of at least two torpedoes or missiles on board, in a blast that lit up the city's waterfront, killing 18 crew members
In a huge setback to the Indian Navy, the INS Sindhurakshak, Indias most advanced diesel-electric submarine was destroyed after an explosion broke out at a high-security military dockyard in Mumbai. According to reports, 18 Navy personnel are feared dead and the submerged half of the submarine is still under fire
Russia has developed and tested a hybrid-powered silent armored personnel carrier (APC) that could eventually be remotely operated, according to manufacturer Military-Industrial Company. The Krymsk APC, based on the BTR-90 Rostok vehicle, has a hybrid engine and can move virtually silently on a battery-driven electric motor when its diesel engine is turned off, Ria Novosti quoted a spokesperson as saying
The Israeli Aerial Defense Division is building a sixth battery, which is expected to be operated by soldiers performing reserve duty. In the future, the sixth battery will be part of a full battalion of reserve soldiers for the Iron Dome, according to the Israeli Air Force