IDST Videos
IDST Videos delivers concise visual briefings on defense, emerging technologies, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, science, geopolitics, and strategic innovation.
Watch the briefing, then explore the full IDST article for deeper technical, strategic, and intelligence analysis.
Search IDST Videos
Find video briefings by technology, topic, title, strategic subject, or keyword.
Latest IDST Videos
Explore the latest IDST video briefings covering defense, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, science, geopolitics, emerging technologies, and strategic competition.
▶ IDST VIDEO
Australian Defence boosts innovation through Defence Innovation Hub, Next Generation Technology Fund (NGTF) and Capability and Technology Demonstrator program
March 4, 2020
The rising tensions between the US and China has put Australia is a very awkward position. Its defence traditionally relied on the US which is now challanged by China. United …
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
DARPA Gunslinger programme to enhance machinegun’s lethality by combiing them with missile
February 29, 2020
A machine gun is a fully automatic mounted or portable firearm designed to fire rifle cartridges in rapid succession from an ammunition belt or magazine. Unlike semi-automatic firearms, which require…
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
DARPA “Flying Missile Rail” concept is counter to China’s very-long-range Air to Air missiles (VLRAAM)
February 24, 2020
The US has fallen behind adversaries in developing long range Air to Aor missiles. While US Air Force had awarded a half-billion-dollar contract to Raytheon for long range air-to-air missile,…
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
Probabilistic Computing Can Lead to Breakthroughs In Artificial Intelligence and military situation assessment
February 21, 2020
It may still be decades before quantum computers are ready to solve problems that today’s classical computers aren’t fast or efficient enough to solve, but the emerging “probabilistic computer” could…
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
China emerged as World’s leading manufacturer, consumer and exporter of drones after US and Israel
February 19, 2020
The Sep 2019 attacks on Saudi Arabia’s crude oil hub at the Abqaiq and Khurais production facilities reveal how drone warfare has progressed in terms of choosing of targets, precision…
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
Emerging technology convergence of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information technology and Cognitive science
February 18, 2020
Technological convergence is a tendency for technologies that were originally quite unrelated to become more closely integrated and even unified as they develop and advance. Technological convergence, in general, refers…
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
Militaries developing robots, ground vehicles and drones to detect and detonate land mines and IEDs
February 14, 2020
Several countries suffer from the existence of millions of buried landmines in their territories. These landmines have indefinite life, and may still cause horrific personal injuries and economic dislocation for…
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
Industry transforming network design and network management through Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning
February 13, 2020
In 2018, operators began to deploy 5G networks globally, which is now in full swing. Compared with 2G/3G/4G, 5G has a significant leap in key performance such as network speed,…
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
New radars can detect Drones carrying IEDs, biological or chemical agents, a critical technology for Counter UAS systems
February 10, 2020
The increased commercialization of drones is increasing the risks that these drones can be used by terrorists and criminals. The small drones such as a quadcopter or model airplane are…
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
DARPA ICARUS develops self destructing drones that make precise deliveries of critical supplies and then vaporize into thin air
February 9, 2020
A Chinese navy submarine rescue vessel launched a small boat and seized the US drone which the Pentagon also called an “ocean glider.” The Pentagon said the Chinese ship ignored…
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
Border Agents can fight the Threat of Drug trafficking networks by portable Drug Detection Devices that can identify drugs within seconds
February 8, 2020
Criminal networks traffic a range of drugs including cannabis, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. As international borders become increasingly porous, global abuse and accessibility to drugs have become increasingly widespread. …
Read Full Analysis →▶ IDST VIDEO
U.S. Israel bilateral relations and Defense collaboration is strong and rising inspite of military concerns
January 26, 2020
The United States and Israel have maintained strong bilateral relations based on a number of factors, including robust domestic U.S. support for Israel and its security; shared strategic goals in…
Read Full Analysis →