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Unmanned K-Max Helicopter...

Unmanned K-Max Helicopter
| August 26, 2010 | 20 Views |
Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Kaman Aerospace to develop an unmanned/manned version of Kaman’s K-Max cargo helicopter that will be deployed to support Centcom and Marine forces. The new Lockheed/Kaman adapted K-Max will pick up the Army’s Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) contract to develop an unmanned cargo helicopter as part of the Unmanned Air Systems...
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Pimped-Out Bomb Shelters...

Pimped-Out Bomb Shelters
| August 24, 2010 | 36 Views |
Where do the rich, famous, and sensible people hide when war is upon the door step? In the most pimped out bomb shelters and hardened structures of course. And ‘where exactly can I buy a decked out war shelter ready to install’ I hear you say? Surprisingly enough, there are quite a few companies out there ready to cater to your needs. The Best Bomb Shelters Available To Buy Vivos...
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Apple iPad Accessories...

Apple iPad Accessories
| August 22, 2010 | 38 Views |
In the short time since its release Apple’s iPad has become a tremendously popular device. Sporting the necessary functions to satisfy most everyday computer tasks, it’s hardly surprising that the minimalist touch-screen device is now the tablet of choice for millions around the world. The iPad’s all in one design allows for great on-the-go productivity, but the very nature of...
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JailBreakMe 2.0 For iPhone 4 And iPad...

JailBreakMe 2.0 For iPhone 4 And iPad
| August 20, 2010 | 41 Views |
The iPhone Dev Team has released a new ‘one-click’ jail-breaking tool for the iPhone 4 and iPad that enables users to “run apps and use themes and tweaks not approved by Apple.” The tools, known as JailBreakMe 2.0, can be accessed via the iPhones Safari browser by visiting jailbreakme.com. From there users can install the hack with one simple swipe of the device’s...
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Lockheed Martin and Raytheon-Boeing JGAM...

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon-Boeing JGAM Flight Tests
| August 19, 2010 | 70 Views |
In 2007 the US Defense Department requested proposals for a new Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile to replace the replace the current BGM-71 TOW, AGM-114 Hellfire and AGM-65 Maverick missiles. Now in 2010, competing contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon/Boeing – both of which were awarded a $120 million for the development of the JGAM in 2008 – have released videos of the...
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10 Simple GMail Tweaks...

10 Simple GMail Tweaks
| August 16, 2010 | 64 Views |
Many of us use GMail completely unaware of its features and potential. Whether this is due to a lack of technical knowledge, pure laziness, or a little bit of both, users need not be in the dark anymore thanks to this informative video from Techland. The clips show us 10 simple and effective GMail tricks that’ll have you navigating your email account like a computer whizkid. 10...
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3 Amputee Veterans Climb Kilimanjaro...

3 Amputee Veterans Climb Kilimanjaro
| August 14, 2010 | 79 Views |
Three US amputee veterans with only 1 good leg between them have conquered Mt. Kilimanjaro to show the world that disability need not lead to inactivity. The war veterans of Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, reached the 19,330ft (5,891m) summit of Africa’s highest peak in just six days. Constantly having to stop to adjust their titanium prosthetic legs, the men made extremely good time...
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USAF Augmented Reality Recruitment...

USAF Augmented Reality Recruitment
| August 9, 2010 | 83 Views |
The U.S Air Force has developed a mobile recruiting center that uses 3-D video and augmented reality to immerse prospective enlistees in simulated military missions. The recruitment center, known as Command Center Alpha, made its debut on April 22 in Florida, and has since made visits to Indianapolis 500, the Ocean City Air Show, and Nashville’s Country Music Association Music...
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Use Apple Magic Trackpad With Windows...

Use Apple Magic Trackpad With Windows
| August 7, 2010 | 238 Views |
Despite the fact that Apple’s Magic Trackpad brochure claims the device is only compatible with Bluetooth enabled Mac’s running OS X Snow Leopard, Windows users can still enjoy the multi-touch interface on their XP, Vista and Windows 7 systems. It’s no secret that the Magic Trackpad is compatible with Windows when using the dual-boot tool BootCamp, it’s also no secret that...
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Weirdest Military Experiments...

Weirdest Military Experiments
| August 1, 2010 | 236 Views | 1 Comment
From bat bombs to cat bombs; pigeon guided missiles to rocket propelled explosive wheels, military armed forces worldwide have conducted some of the craziest experiments known to man. Here’s a list of the 10 craziest military experiments ever Bat Bombs Bat Bombs In the 1940’s the Air Force initiated a program that would strap small explosives to bats and have them fly over enemy...
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TiGER Unmanned Aerial Grenade...

TiGER Unmanned Aerial Grenade
| July 28, 2010 | 180 Views |
MDBA has unveiled its new unmanned aerial grenade – the Tactical Grenade Enhanced Range or TiGER – at the 2010 Farnborough Air Show earlier this month. The TiGER – designed for use by small tactical ground units to counter snipers or destroy improvised explosive devices and other targets beyond the line of sight – consists of two 40mm grenades housed in a micro UAV...
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Raytheon Unveil Laser Close-In Weapons S...

Raytheon Unveil Laser Close-In Weapons System
| July 24, 2010 | 137 Views |
Raytheon has recently unveiled its new Laser Close-In Weapons System at the 2010 Farnborough Airshow, England, 19 – 25th July. The new anti-aircraft laser is the first high-powered laser to successfully engage and destroy UAVs flying at 300mph from a distance of 2 miles. The high-powered laser, known as the Laser Weapons System (LaWS), sits atop the Navy’s Phalanx Close-In Weapons...
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Nano-Paint Makes Objects Invisible To Ra...

Nano-Paint Makes Objects Invisible To Radar
| July 22, 2010 | 243 Views |
An Israeli company has developed a new nano-paint that it claims can make objects almost invisible to radar. The paint, developed by Nanoflight, could one day be used to disguise aircraft, ground vehicles, vessels and even projectiles from the watchful eye of enemy radars. Radar detects objects by constantly emitting electromagnetic waves. When these waves hit something they are...
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Navy Sea Robin Launch Canister System...

Navy Sea Robin Launch Canister System
| July 20, 2010 | 170 Views |
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will award a contract to Oceaneering for the development of a submerged launch system that would deploy a UAV launch canister from the torpedo tube of a nuclear submarine. The Launch Canister System (LCS), also known as Sea Robin, would shoot to the surface tethered by fiber optic cables. Once afloat, the Sea Robin would deploy the eXperiemental Fuel...
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How To Use iPad As Second Monitor...

How To Use iPad As Second Monitor
| July 18, 2010 | 241 Views |
Apple’s new iPad is all the rage, and so are dual screen setups. That’s why some clever folks have developed an app to use your iPad as a second monitor over a Wi-Fi connection. Mac users may have already been aware of the Air Display app for iPad. But Windows users had been left out, till now – enter MaxiVista. MaxiVista is basically the same as Air Display, except it works...
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