The world’s defensive technology lead has become a tenuous position. The U.S. has enjoyed that spot for decades but as the nature of conflicts change, enemy...
Lasers can add intrigue to just about any application. From the operating table to the machine shop, they can be used to complete all manner of...
Recently announced by U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter, the Pentagon has now opened all combat jobs in all branches of the military to women. With...
Dogs have long played a role in various military operations and serve as a valuable, capable assent in a range of missions. With the right training,...
When the government is looking for a bigger and better bomber, powerful laser weapon, or other serious piece of defense technology, the contracts to build them...
There are lots of examples of how futuristic, sci-fi weaponry has made it into our modern-day arsenals, but there’s one iconic technology that we haven’t yet...
It may sound like a top-secret weapons project or group of specially trained soldiers, but Defense Innovation Unit X is a little more on the civilian...
After ten years in development, there is a lot more to this clear material than meets the eye. It might look like glass, but it’s something...
In critical situations, communication counts. That’s especially true in defensive applications, where all elements, from individual tactical headsets to complex military communications systems, make a difference...
In our new age of warfare, there is special attention being paid to cyber defenses, robotic capabilities, and battlefields that are found in a digital realm....
Have you seen the e-bikes and hybrid motorcycles in which defense powers are increasingly investing? We may not utilize bikes and ebikes in the U.S. as...
Heard about the “Cheetah-bot” or the “Ferrari of Robotics”? It’s not Google’s latest search engine algorithm. It’s not even the equivalent of a Formula 1 racing...
Is the flow of defensive weapons in the United States at risk of running dry soon? The country’s cruisers and destroyers equipped with surface combat system...
What has the 114th Fighter Wing of the South Dakota Air National Guard got to do with the F-16 fighter jets? They have the important mission...
Will the military sequestration set to take effect in 2016 really push through? The Department of Defense released a report that three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers (DDG...
What good will the new defense and budget bills bring to Maine? The $585 billion defense and budget bill was passed by the Senate on December...
Why is the US Army getting M1 Abrams tanks at a time when budget cuts are implemented across all branches of the US military? $120 million...
Will the US Navy finally have a better littoral combat ship line that can stand up in a fight against a growing Chinese or Russian navy?...
Is this stealth attack vessel too high-tech and innovative for the Pentagon? A vessel with the chiseled angles of a Nighthawk stealth aircraft called “Ghost” has...
Of the world’s 100 largest arms-producing and military service companies, no fewer than 47 are American. Clearly, American military manufacturers will continue to contribute mightily to...