Christopher McFadden of Interesting Engineering tells his readers that Chinese researchers have developed a new signal intelligence device that could rival or exceed those of the US. The device is AI-enabled and is said to be a “game-changer,” leaving adversaries “nowhere to hide on the battlefield.” He writes: Chinese scientists have allegedly developed a new […]
The U.S. Military Is Heavily Reliant on Satellite Communications
Kristin Burke of War on the Rocks writes that space-to-space jamming, even if only for experiments, potentially leads to misunderstanding, miscalculation, and unintended escalation. She continues: Most open source researchers following the Chinese military space program are well aware of China’s perceptions of the U.S. Space Force and its public technology and operation plans. However, […]
U.S. Air Force Wants Cruise Missile Swarms
Cruise Missile Swarms could be part of Skunk Works vision for future manned-unmanned air combat. Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway of The WarZone writes (abridged): Lockheed Martin has laid out its vision for the future of tactical air combat. The head of the company’s legendary Skunk Works advanced project division says its plan, which is centered […]
SWITCHBLADE: Ukraine Sky’s May Soon be Buzzing with Flying Munitions
Like a scene out of a horror movie, the Russians could soon be finding themselves hunted by a killer swarm. The swarm would come in the form of AeroVironment’s backpackable, rapidly deployable, loitering precision strike missile called, Switchblade. The Switchblade 300, with a range of just over 6 miles, has a flight endurance of 15 […]
U.S. Army Developing Next-Gen M249 SAW
The U.S. Army is looking for a lighter-weight next-gen squad automatic rifle (NGSAR) to replace the 30+ year old M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). Textron Systems and five other unidentified gunmakers have received contracts to develop a prototype. The prototype will combine the firepower and range of a machine gun with the precision and ergonomics of […]
Terrorists, Meet Hellfire’s Big Brother
Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) has passed its Defense Acquisition Board review, achieving what’s known as milestone C, allowing the missile to enter low rate production. The JAGM will replace several air-launched missiles including the famed AGM-114 Hellfire, providing single configuration across many platforms. The new missile will provide precision standoff-strike capability, and will […]
U.S. Military is One Step Closer to Releasing the Gremlins!
Dynetics, Inc. has been selected for Phase 3 (the demonstration phase) of DARPA’s $64 million-dollar Gremlin program. The Phase 3 contract is a 21-month program worth $38.6 million dollars. Dynetics will look to demonstrate airborne launch and recovery of Gremlins from an AC-130. A stabilized capture device from an AC-130, much like an air refueling […]
The V-280 Valor Reaches 80 Knots in Flight Test
The V-280 Valor, Bell Helicopter’s vertical takeoff demonstrator funded by the U.S. Army’s Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstration (JMR TD) program, reached a first ever flight speed of 80 knots (92 mph) while in cruise mode. The Valor’s top speed is 280 knots and can carry 4 crew members and 14 troops with a range of […]
The U.S. Airforce is Testing CubeSat’s for Connected Battlefields
The U.S. Airforce Research Laboratory (AFRL) is looking to benefit from a commercial internet connection through thousands of small satellites or CubeSat’s. The AFRL believes these commercial satellites could provide wider bandwidth and help protect against the emerging anti-satellite threats. The AFRL envisions its stealth aircraft sharing secure data over a commercial space internet like […]
Russia and China Working on Anti-Satellite Weapons
A report has found both Russia and China are racing to develop technology capable of jamming or destroying U.S. military and commercial satellites. The report, “The Worldwide Threat Assessment” by Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence, goes on to say that the “Russian and Chinese destructive anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons probably will reach initial operational capability […]
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