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Python Rocket Mine Sweeping Vehicle...

Python Rocket Mine Sweeping Vehicle

| February 19, 2010 | 118 Views |

Briton’s Ministry of Defence has successfully deployed a new mine sweeping system known as the Python rocket. Similar to the U.S military’s Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC), The Python rocket is a trailer mounted ‘whip’ containing a string of explosives, designed ‘to open routes through complex battlefield obstacles and clear a path through minefields.’ Once launched, the...

Armored Wall System...

Armored Wall System

| February 13, 2010 | 93 Views |

Troops in Afghanistan may soon be ditching the sand bags, and the rigorous task of installing them, for Lego-style armored wall system. McCurdy’s Armor – named after Ryan S. McCurdy, a marine who was killed whilst pulling wounded a comrade to safety – consists of attachable steel panels that once assembled, provide protection from mortars, grenades, rockets and improvised...

U.S Army Universal Remote...

U.S Army Universal Remote

| December 20, 2009 | 304 Views |

The U.S. Army has been testing a new ‘universal remote’ to give troops complete control over drones, robots and surveillance equipment, in one simple Common Controller. The Common Controller device currently controls the Class I Unmanned Aerial System (aka the “flying beer keg“), the Multifunctional Utility/Logistics Equipment vehicle (a robotic cart) and the Small...

DARPA Iron Curtain...

DARPA Iron Curtain

| December 12, 2009 | 293 Views |

DARPA has awarded an $8 million contract to equip Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armored trucks with a new Active Protection System known as the Iron Curtain. Developed by Artis LLC, The Iron Curtain system employs DARPA’s sniper-detection system, CROSSHAIRS, to help detect incoming projectiles using radar and acoustic sensors. DARPA Iron Curtain Repels RPGs The Iron...

Sea Lions Enlisted In U.S. Navy...

Sea Lions Enlisted In U.S. Navy

| December 2, 2009 | 238 Views |

Californian sea lions have become the U.S. Navy’s newest animal recruits alongside dolphins and a Beluga whale. The sea lions are trained to help disarm underwater mines by swimming down and placing a clamp on to the device,handlers from the U.S. Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific are then able to reel it in. U.S. Navy Sealion The sea lions have also...

Google Android Used For Military Applica...

Google Android Used For Military Application

| October 18, 2009 | 465 Views |

Defense contractor Raytheon has developed software that transforms Google’s mobile operating system into a military application. Using Android software tools, Raytheon engineers built a basic application for military personnel that combines maps with a buddy list. The application, known as the Raytheon Android Tactical System (RATS), allows soldiers to track fellow...

Raytheons VR Combat Simulator...

Raytheons VR Combat Simulator

| October 12, 2009 | 501 Views |

Military defense contractor Raytheon, has developed a new combat simulator in which fully rigged soldiers are able to roam freely while engaging enemies through their virtual reality goggles. Teaming up with the Oscar-winning 3D company Motion Reality Inc, Raytheon developed the simulator to train up to 12 soldiers on small unit tactics and clearing IEDs. During the simulation,...

The Navy’s Command Center Of The F...

The Navy’s Command Center Of The Future

| October 2, 2009 | 491 Views |

A prototype facility being built at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SPAWAR) in San Diego, may become the Navy’s new command center. And looking at the images, the place is clearly inspired by Star Trek. The The Command Center of the Future (CCoF) prototype is designed to bring together senior decision makers from remote locations to make strategic decisions,...

US Army LEMV Hybrid Airship...

US Army LEMV Hybrid Airship

| September 27, 2009 | 1,568 Views |

U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command is planning to deploy an autonomous, free-flying, surveillance ‘blimp’ over the skies of Afghanistan by the year 2011. The Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) will be 250 long, and will be able to float at an altitude of 20,000 feet for up to three weeks at a time. The aircraft is not technically a blimp...

Military Base Vehicle Barrier...

Military Base Vehicle Barrier

| September 11, 2009 | 579 Views |

With technology progressing faster than ever before, the U.S Military’s need for physical security barriers to protect our ground forces has grown. To fill the void, several companies offer varying solutions including: Anti-ram vehicle barriers Force protection barriers Critical infrastructure protection barriers Blast mitigation / blast containment barriers Protective delay...

Biogel To Help Treat Brain Injuries...

Biogel To Help Treat Brain Injuries

| September 7, 2009 | 486 Views |

A grant from the US Defense Department is funding the development of a bio-gel that could help wounded soldiers recover from brain injuries. The gel, consisting of a mixture of synthetic and natural chemicals, helps the growth of neural stem cells which in turn, repair damaged nerves. The new procedure involves injecting the bio-gel into the wound site. This aids the growth of neural...

UGV Robot Warfare...

UGV Robot Warfare

| July 4, 2009 | 676 Views |

iRobot’s Ember The consumer/military robot manufacturer iRobot has spawned the little brother of its already famous Packbot, proving once again that remote controlled unmanned vehicles are the future of battlefield support. The new bot, known as Ember, weighs less than 1 pound and is small enough to fit in your pocket. It runs on reversible treads and has two flippers at one end...

Mind Reading Device For Soldiers...

Mind Reading Device For Soldiers

| May 17, 2009 | 653 Views | 1 Comment

The Pentagon’s Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is currently developing technology that will allow the soldiers of the future to communicate via telepathic mind signals. The aim is to “allow user-to-user communication on the battlefield without the use of vocalized speech through analysis of neural signals.” The agency plan to invest $4 million of its budget...

Non-lethal Solutions To Combat Pirates...

Non-lethal Solutions To Combat Pirates

| May 15, 2009 | 1,234 Views |

Over the last year, every source of mass media has been inundated with reports on the pirating off Afric’s coast. The loss suffered from these attacks is phenomenal and has lead some of the worlds largest freight companies like Maersk, to re-route cargo at the costs of millions. Combating the threat of pirates is much more difficult than it may seem. Pirates typically use...

B-2 Spirit Bomber...

B-2 Spirit Bomber

| May 13, 2009 | 1,281 Views | 1 Comment

The B-2 Spirit bomber is a low-observational multi-role stealth bomber, with the capabilities to deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons. The bomber is central to America’s air warfare capabilities and is the flagship of the nation’s long-range strike arsenal. History The B-2 Spirit originated from the Advanced Technology Bomber (ATB) black project that began in...

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