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Testing Bulletproof Vests...

Testing Bulletproof Vests

| March 3, 2010 | 26 Views |

Only the most effective bulletproof vests are worthy of being certified by the National Institute of Justice. But the question is – which vest stops bullets with the least pain? Over at the Oregon Ballistics Lab, one of six NIJ-certified facilities in the US, testing is carried out by mounting the armor on a 220-pound block of modeling clay then using a mechanized rig to fire six...

Cobra Gold 2010 Vids and Pics...

Cobra Gold 2010 Vids and Pics

| February 21, 2010 | 146 Views |

Cobra Gold 2010 was our second year sponsoring events held by MCCS. We were able to offer several great prizes to our military men and women in uniform as a sign of our thanks for what they do. In total over $4,000 in prizes were raffled, free all-inclusive golf tournament, and a free pizza party (with soda and beer included) to watch the Super Bowl. For those of you who could not make...

Python Rocket Mine Sweeping Vehicle...

Python Rocket Mine Sweeping Vehicle

| February 19, 2010 | 107 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 | 90 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...

Airborne Laser Engages Missile...

Airborne Laser Engages Missile

| February 7, 2010 | 148 Views |

Check out this amazing video clip of Boeing’s YAL-1 Airborne Laser engaging a missile MARTI missile surrogate. Boeing YAL-1 Airborne Laser For those that don’t know, the YAL-1 Airborne laser is a “high-energy chemical oxygen iodine laser (COIL) carried aboard a modified Boeing 747-400F freighter is capable of autonomous operation at altitudes above the clouds. The Airborne Laser...

Russian T-50 PAK-FA Stealth...

Russian T-50 PAK-FA Stealth

| February 5, 2010 | 283 Views |

Russia has unveiled its next-gen stealth fighter which is set to compete head-to-head with the U.S. F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II. The T-50 PAK-FA jet, developed by the Sukhoi Company in collaboration with India, is claimed to have all weather capability and the ability to sustain super sonic flight though repeated in-flight refueling. T-50 PAK-FA Stealth Fighter Jet The jet...

Lockheed Martins HULC To Get Fuel Cells...

Lockheed Martins HULC To Get Fuel Cells

| February 1, 2010 | 131 Views |

The development of Lockheed Martin’s new Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) Exoskeleton is not too far from complete. However there are still a few kinks that need ironing out, and Lockheed are right on track. The newest upgrade to the super exoskeleton comes in the form of power – battery power. Lockheed Martin HULC Exoskeleton To Get Fuel Cells Previous prototypes of the...

AirMule VTOL UAV...

AirMule VTOL UAV

| January 26, 2010 | 227 Views |

Israel’s Urban Aeronautics is currently developing a hover capable, VTOL drone primarily designed for medevac and cargo missions. The AirMule is a specialized UAV concept first unveiled back in 2008, but earlier this month the aircraft made it’s first successful (but tethered) liftoff. AirMule VTOL UAV The AirMule is powered by a 730shp Turbomeca Arriel I turboshaft...

NASAs One Man Electric Plane...

NASAs One Man Electric Plane

| January 22, 2010 | 216 Views |

NASA scientists have officially unveiled plans for a hover-capable, electric-powered aircraft, nicknamed “the Puffin,” The one man aircraft will stand around 12 ft tall, have a wingspan of 13.5 feet, and will sport 2.3 meter wide propellers powered by rechargeable lithium phosphate batteries. NASA Puffin VTOL One Man Aircraft On the ground the Puffin is designed to stand on its...

Facebook Discount Promotions...

Facebook Discount Promotions

| January 22, 2010 | 170 Views |

As our blog has grown, so has our Facebook page and other internet presence. Social websites are all the rage and allow interaction like never before. Sometimes it can be over whelming, while others times very beneficial and entertaining. We have dedicated our page to providing the military community access to articles and news that specifically pertain to them. If you have spent any...

Cobra Gold 2010 Thailand...

Cobra Gold 2010 Thailand

| January 21, 2010 | 486 Views |

Cobra Gold is under way and 800HighTech will participate again this year. We will link up with MCCS and offer FREE PRIZES to the men and women in uniform participating in this year’s exercise. We will be offering the high-end electronics during the popular annual MCCS Super Bowl Party. We will also be offering two additional prizes for the MCCS Golf Tournament as well. Over $4,000...

U.S Army Universal Remote...

U.S Army Universal Remote

| December 20, 2009 | 297 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 | 289 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...

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| December 11, 2009 | 486 Views |

Thank you for visiting HighTech EDGE Computer IT and Military News Blog. As you explore you will notice a broad range of topics and interesting articles regarding the military, computer electronics, software, design, and more. The Blog contains a large collection of great articles, so we have created this page to help you search and find the best and most popular articles on this...

USAF Confirm News Skunk Works Stealth UA...

USAF Confirm News Skunk Works Stealth UAV

| December 6, 2009 | 552 Views |

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the existence of the “Beast of Kandahar” UAV spotted flying out of Afghanistan in late 2007. The confirmation comes after more pictures came to light on several military and aviation blogs. The jet aircraft known as the RQ-170 Sentinel, developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, is a tailless flying wing with sensor pods faired into the upper...

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