A robotic camera snake that mimics the actions of the actual reptile has been developed by the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology for surveillance use on the battlefield

We attended the Sydney press conference of the upcoming blockbuster GI:Joe and learnt about their Twitter use, their feelings on Internet fanboys and the inspiration behind some of the military tech on display in the film

Satellite system test could herald revolution in communications.

IBM's Mastor software talks the talk.

Looking for a way to one-up those Blackberry co-workers who are always pulling out their Storms and Bolds during meetings? Two words: military spec.

The US Army has teamed up with a motion gaming company to create a highly realistic style of gameplay that can actually paralyse muscles during gameplay

Laser weaponry looks like becoming part of future army's arsenal, including non-lethal "flashes" designed to stop car drivers.

Science fiction becomes reality.

Small unmanned ground vehicle heading for Iraq.

A fortnight ago we reviewed the worst villains in computing history. But what would a villain be without a hero to battle with?

A new report has surfaced that blames chat client Twitter for being a potential terrorist tool, according to US Military intelligence.

University wins $14m contract for autonomous vehicle.

Pentagon research firm DARPA have discovered a new way to radio-control insects using neural transmitters that trigger muscle changes within the insect. Watch the video of zombie insects being controlled here.

Dell has announced its first rugged laptop with a multitouch display. Designed to meet military standards, this is the laptop for you if you like to tangle with nature.

Latitude ATG D620 designed for extreme environments.

From flying cars to hoverboards, and AI to lasers, we delve into 10 technologies from a list of iconic films and find out just how close we are to making each a reality

From Silicon Valley to Station X during the Second World War, why Romania is teeming with software developers, and Zhongguancun in China where Microsoft is building its Chinese headquarters.

The US military is working on a portable hacking device that would allow soldiers untrained and unskilled in the art of cyber warfare to infiltrate enemy networks at the click of a few buttons.

Network and fire simultaneously.

Parachuted remains found on military property.