Unmanned drones or underwater vehicles are taking up a number of roles in the navies and defense forces around the world. As the name suggests these vehicles are capable of operating without a human operator. They are either remotely operated (ROVs) or autonomous (AUVs), both …
Amphibious landing is a complex military operation that takes place in the defense industry. Coordination of the military assets is vital in order to establish the connection with the troops. Mechanized and landing crafts are being used since Second World War. However, the technology and …
Maintenance of the aircrafts is vital as far as safety is concerned. As a result, both military and commercial airlines make sure to keep their crafts up to date with timely analysis of safety and regular security and maintenance checkups. The changing trends in the …
The auxiliary power units or APUs are commonly found on large aircraft’s vehicles and ships. They provide energy to the various functions of these vehicles except for the propulsion. The APU is highly automated and can provide power backup to numerous systems of the aircrafts. …
Small arms are the types of weapon that can be carried by a person, making them man portable. Different types of small arms include revolvers, assault rifles, pistols, submachine guns, carbines, light machine guns and such other weapons. The global distribution of these products is …
Different types of early warning devices are used in the military operations. These devices help keeping a track of the possible activities in the enemy territory and also help the troops and surveillance systems to be prepared for inadvertent attacks. They also warn about impending …
Directed energy weapons transfer energy to a target without the means of projectile. Apart from military operations, the directed weapon technology is often also used to disable moving jet skis, cars and drones. The technological advancements and rising awareness about safety and security of the …
Man-portable communication devices have been around for quite some time. They have evolved from the basic walkie-talkies to the high-tech devices available on the present day. These devices play major role in the brining flexibility in providing communication to the remote areas and military operations. …
Small UAVs are man-portable unmanned aerial vehicles, primarily used in various military operations. Increasing applications of these vehicles is strongly attributed to the continual technological advancements within the small UAV market. Global recession of 2008 and severe economic difficulties across developed countries like United States …
Apart from military applications, security and surveillance radars are also used for the detection of non-cooperative and suspiciously moving targets for security purposes. These systems have a wide range of applications. Increasing tension between various countries, warlike scenario across several regions and economic downturn across …
Shoulder fired missiles are projectile man-portable missiles that fire at a target. They are small enough to be carried by a single person and are available in two basic forms. These forms include anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles, which play vital role in the modern anti-tank …
One of the highly automated types of communications, telemetry measures the data collected from remote and inaccessible locations. This technology covers both wired and wireless data transfer mechanisms. Telemetry helps measuring the data transmitted through telephone networks, optical links, computer networks, and various other wired …
Battle management systems provide commanders with a comprehensive view of the battlefield. These rule-based systems provide situational awareness, automated recommendations, and target analysis for target engagement. Major purpose of battlefield management systems is to ensure survivability and real-time location information of the troops and the …
Various control systems like electronic or mechanical system, or printer drivers and robotics use actuators to act upon various environments. They are operated though various sources of energy including pneumatic, hydraulic or mechanical pressure. Global actuator market is driven by increasing applications of these products …