March 24, 2016 Next-gen drone technology buzz for U.S. Special Operations at AUSA The Annual United States Army Meeting land warfare exhibition was the stage for many companies vying to win the opportunity to place their tech in U.S. Special Operations.
March 24, 2016 Tactical Transformers for US forces Are we less than two years away from tactical vehicles that both drive and fly? The Real Off Road is around the bend for the US military… Two of the world’s top defense innovators, DARPA and Skunk Works, are determined to deliver in 2015.
March 24, 2016 5th generation F-35 stealth fighter makes headway F-35 Lighting II, the future jet, will give the US the capability to fly into enemy space first, attack a target with precision weapons at long ranges to clear the way for further forces - without ever being detected.
March 24, 2016 ‘Code talker’ tribe building smart bombs, MacGyver kits and more Choctaw Nation Tribe's "code talkers" played a crucial role in WW I, II, Vietnam and Korea -- and today has now been winning contracts from all branches of the U.S. military for its defense tech.
March 9, 2016 Army tests high-tech airdrop system that 'sees' its target The U.S. Army is testing a high-tech airdrop system that uses a sophisticated video navigation system to locate its target. The system could prove invaluable for airdrops in difficult terrain and urban environments, researchers say.
February 26, 2016 Air Force unveils initial B-21 long range bomber design The U.S. Air Force has unveiled the first concept image of its futuristic B-21 long range bomber, which will be built by Northrop Grumman.
December 22, 2015 The Air Force now allows any enlisted serviceman to become a UAV pilot To help meet the rising demand for drone surveillance and reconnaissance, the United States Air Force just announced it now allows enlisted pilots (including non-officers) to fly in missions involving unmanned aircraft.
November 11, 2015 History of camouflage in pictures Camouflage has undergone a massive evolution since it was first used by the British Army in the mid nineteenth century. These images track the development of camouflage technology through to the present day.
November 5, 2015 418 US military drones crashed since 2001, report reveals More than 400 large U.S. military drones have crashed in accidents around the world since 2001, according to an investigation by The Washington Post, highlighting the dangers posed by the technology.
November 4, 2015 App gains you entry into cockpits of military aircraft If you’ve ever wanted to get a close-up look in the cockpit of a World War II bomber or fighter, or the CIA’s M-21 Blackbird, then Lyle Jansma has an app for you.