August 2018 Archives

Lightweigt belted ammunition development for US Army

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3D printing for military engineering

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French MOD creates innovation management agency

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This could be a roadmap for Belgian Defence innovation as well and the triple helix concept works already in this direction. I like the high level involvement and push that’s been given to this initiative.

Innovation at Belgian Army – Armed UGV

"België moet erop letten niet mee te stappen in de trend naar killer robots"

Deze week houden de VN-lidstaten een conferentie over 'killer robots'. In België nam de Kamer zopas een resolutie aan die ze moet verbieden, maar t...

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Promoting innovation with small companies

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Using UAS for logistics

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Backpack with integrated attenuation system that generates electricity

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Using mountain bikes for Special Forces

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Paper as an actuator by using electricty

Specially prepared paper can bend, fold or flatten on command

Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Aug 23, 2018 - One of the oldest, most versatile and inexpensive of materials - paper - seemingly springs to life, bending, folding or flattening itself, by means of a low-cost actuation technology developed at Ca

Space Daily

Spectrum analysis and management at the tactical level

AFCEA International

PESCO UGV development

These Baltic nations could build Europe’s next ground drone

A trio of nations are working on a new unmanned ground system they hope will become the gold standard for European militaries.

Defense News

Spherical drone that allows safe flight in difficult environments

Flyability’s Confined Space Drone Makes Inspections Safer & Cheaper

Flyability is an EPFL spin-off dedicated to creating safe, collision-tolerant robotics to access inaccessible places, replacing dangerous human operations with unmanned devices.

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Third arm for supporting weapons of dismounted troops

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7 rules for digital government

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Innovation in HR: a deep culture change

Congress is giving the officer promotion system a massive overhaul

The changes will have a far-reaching impact on military culture and change the incentives for how individual officers manage their careers.

Military Times

This is a bold move that should be recognized. Such a deep change in the organisation culture is a real challenge, but it’s vital. Many young millennials in other armies, including the Belgian Army, long for a better talent management. Don’t you?