The U.S. Army is testing out SAAB’s Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) on its Stryker vehicles in Germany. The MCS is a multi-spectral signature management system that defeats Near IR, Thermal, and Broadband Radar. SAAB is currently working on new technology that will allow its camouflage to indicate when it’s been lased and a chameleon […]
U.S. Air Force is Accelerating its Hypersonic Strike Weapons Development
In an article published by the U.S. Air Force, Lt. Col. Sharon Evans discusses a meeting between senior U.S. Air Force leaders. Discussed at the meeting was the immediate need to accelerate hypersonic development. Development of such technology is critical because near-peer countries are already testing hypersonic weapons. Air Force senior leaders met to consider […]
U.S. May Deploy Long-Range Patriot Missile Battery in Baltic Region
The AP is reporting that the U.S. has possible plans to deploy a long-range Patriot Missile battery in Lithuania. This would be a first for the system in the Baltics. The potential deployment would be part of a planned U.S. air defense exercise and is purely a defensive measure in response to Russia’s planned Zapad […]
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Russia Showcases New Arctic Military Vehicles at Red Square Parade
On May 9th 2017, Russia showcased its new Arctic military hardware during its Victory Day parade in Red Square. In addition to new bases and upgrades to current bases in the Arctic, Russia is adding a fleet of new vehicles that can run in -50 degree Celsius temperatures. In an article on Russia Beyond The Headlines, […]
U.S. Coast Guard Admiral: Potential Russian ‘Checkmate’ in the Arctic
Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, discussed the Frontline in the Arctic at the Center for Strategic & International Studies on May 3, 2017. Admiral Zukunft spoke about the need for more satellites to maintain domain awareness in the Arctic, 6 new ice breakers, and the need for a strategic plan […]
U.S. Marine Corps Fielding a New Lethal .50 Cal Machine Gun
The Marine Corps Systems Command is currently in Phase 2 of upgrading 3,600 of its M2 .50 caliber machine guns to the M2A1 configuration. The upgraded M2A1 will increase performance and lethality. The improvements include a new flash suppressor which can reduce the weapon’s night signature by 95%, a new quick change barrel, fixed headspace […]
Why is China so Upset with the Deployment of THAAD in South Korea?
The recent decision to deploy Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) in South Korea has angered China. THAAD is an anti-ballistic missile system designed to destroy missiles during their Terminal Phase. The system cannot shoot down ballistic missiles in the boost phase and therefore would not be able to shoot down missiles launched from China […]
Next-Gen Threat Detection to Improve U.S. Military Aircraft Survivability
In a recent press release, BAE Systems stated they have developed a next-generation 3-demensional advanced warning system (3DAWS) that will greatly increase aircraft survivability. The 3DAWS can make a definitive threat assessment determining if a track is a false alarm or a real threat. The new system has the flexibility to work with both fixed […]
Media Wants Clarification on USS Carl Vinson’s Location
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