Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

Articles and technology insights covering defense and security technology, systems and developments

Eliminating the Performance & Size Tradeoff for Small Unmanned Systems

The Nano² radio from Doodle Labs eliminates size and performance compromises for small drone platforms by delivering full Mesh Rider capabilities in a compact form factor designed for unmanned operations

by Doodle Labs
UAV Navigation & the Critical Role of Guidance, Navigation and Control in Modern Naval Defense

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía delivers advanced guidance, navigation and control systems enabling autonomous USVs to perform resilient, multi-domain naval defense and surveillance operations

by UAV Navigation
Architecting Robust AI Systems for Edge Deployment

Sightline Intelligence outlines how system architecture, including multi-stage pipelines, heuristics, and out-of-distribution detection, enables reliable AI performance on resource-constrained edge platforms for defense applications

by Sightline Intelligence
Advancing National Security Through the Evolution of US Military Drone Technology & Tactical Incursions

ZenaDrone highlights how the strategic evolution of unmanned systems, from historical reconnaissance to AI-integrated swarms, has revolutionized US defense operations by enhancing surveillance, tactical precision, and force protection for troops

by Zenadrone
Beyond Vision BVT516 VTOne Long-Range VTOL UAV for Defense Applications

Beyond Vision’s BVT516 VTOne is a vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle combining vertical lift with fixed-wing flight, offering up to 180 minutes endurance, 2 kg payload capacity, and multi-link communications

by Beyond Vision
Delivering Assured Synchronization Beyond GNSS in Contested Environments

Oscilloquartz outlines how integrating STANAG and Have Quick time codes at the network edge supports assured synchronization beyond GNSS in contested defense and aerospace environments

by Oscilloquartz
Q&A: Meltio Managing Director Discusses 3D Printing’s Increasing Role Across Defense

Managing Director of Meltio, José Luis Sánchez, discusses with Defense Advancement how wire-laser metal 3D printing supports on-demand production and repair, improving readiness while reducing dependence on complex defense supply chains

by Meltio
Forcys Demonstrates Reduced Navigation Drift with USBL-Aided AUV Trials

Forcys outlines how Sonardyne positioning technology improves the navigational accuracy of L3Harris autonomous underwater vehicles, ensuring reliable performance and reduced error margins during critical underwater maritime operations

by Forcys
Reliable Heading & Positioning for C-UAS on Mobile Defense Vehicles

Advanced Navigation enables C-UAS platforms on commercial vehicles to maintain accurate heading and positioning in GNSS-denied environments using scalable, resilient inertial navigation solutions

by Advanced Navigation
Understanding AI Detection Metrics & Limitations in Operational Contexts

Sightline Intelligence explains how AI detection metrics should be interpreted in operational environments, emphasizing how their apparent precision can be misleading without an understanding of their limitations, trade-offs, and real-world context

by Sightline Intelligence
Aeron Systems’ Octantis 2 INS-GNSS for GNSS-Denied Navigation

Aeron Systems’ Octantis 2 INS-GNSS provides accurate positioning and navigation for defence and other platforms in GNSS-degraded or denied environments

by Aeron Systems
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.