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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dual-Rotor Warrior Flying Car Concept...

Dual-Rotor Warrior Flying Car Concept

| July 16, 2010 | 267 Views |

The race to develop flying cars of the future is on. While the idea and technology have been around for some time, it’s only in recent years that we’ve seen effective and efficient concepts such as the Terrafugia, come to life. Designed for what one might called everyday use, the Terrafugia poses no great military application, which is why DARPA has called for its own one-to-four...

Communications At Speed And Depth...

Communications At Speed And Depth

| July 12, 2010 | 150 Views |

A new system developed by Lockheed Martin will bring the Internet and Military networks to U.S Navy submarines cruising the depths of the oceans. The Communications at Speed and Depth is similar to previous systems that use buoys to receive data on submarines, but unlike any others, Lockheed Martin’s new system will be able to receive and send data. Communications at Speed and Depth...

RAPS Remote Auxiliary Power System...

RAPS Remote Auxiliary Power System

| July 6, 2010 | 190 Views |

There are several devices that are able to charge your gadgets on-the-go, but what do Military Special Forces do when far from an electrical outlet? Utilize a tool inspired by Bat Man. RAPS Remote Auxiliary Power System The Remote Auxiliary Power System (RAPS) – developed at an Air Force research lab in Dayton, Ohio – is a grappling hook that safely conducts electricity...

Navy Phalanx CIWS...

Navy Phalanx CIWS

| June 13, 2010 | 502 Views |

The MK-15 Phalanx is a closed in weapons system (CIWS, pronounced See-Whiz) designed as the last line of defense against anti-ship missiles and aircraft. Originally developed in 1973 by General Dynamics’ Pomona Division, now Raytheon, and sold to Hughes Missile Systems Company in 1992, the Phalanx anti-ship missile defense system has become the mainstay of defense for all...

Navy Large Vessel Interface Lift On Lift...

Navy Large Vessel Interface Lift On Lift Off

| June 7, 2010 | 346 Views |

The U.S Navy has developed a new crane rig that is able to transfer cargo at sea whilst compensating for surging waves, effectively eliminating the need for a sheltered harbor in emergency or combat situations. Most ships need a protected port with calm waters to prevent cargo from swinging violently while being transferred. However, the Navy’s new Large Vessel Interface Lift On/Lift...

iRobot Warrior 710 UGV With APOBS...

iRobot Warrior 710 UGV With APOBS

| June 1, 2010 | 353 Views |

iRobot has released a modified version of its PackBot unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capable of carrying various payloads and accessories including the mine clearing Anti-personell Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS). iRobot Warrior UGV Launches APOBS The new bot known as the Warrior 710 can carry up to 150 pounds; operates in all weather conditions; climbs upstairs and over rough...

X-51A Waverider Sets New Speed Record...

X-51A Waverider Sets New Speed Record

| May 28, 2010 | 591 Views |

The U.S. Air Forces’ hypersonic X-51A unmanned scramjet aircraft broke a new world speed record after flying at Mach 5 for 200 seconds. The X-51A was launched from the left wing of an Air Force Flight Test Center B-52 Stratofortress flying at a height of 50,000 feet over the Point Mugu Naval Air Warfare Center Sea Range, May 26th. X-51A Waverider Once deployed, the X-51A’s Army...

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