DARPA has successfully completed its unmanned, anti-submarine warfare program and has officially handed the Sea Hunter vessel over to the U.S. Navy for further development. The U.S. Navy envisions a new class of unmanned, ocean-going vessels able to monitor thousands of square kilometers of ocean for months at a time. The Sea Hunter would track […]
The U.S. Navy Wants to Hire General Atomics to Fly its Reapers
The U.S. military is looking to fill its unmanned aircraft personnel shortage. On Jan 9th, 2018 the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), announced a proposed deal with drone maker General Atomics to fly its MQ-9 Reapers in Afghanistan. The contractor operated drones would add a surge of persistent surveillance for Task Force Southwest operating in […]
Is America Losing the Air-to-Air Missile Race?
Russian and Chinese weapon systems have made leaps and bounds in the last decade, in some cases, even popping up overnight. One area in particular that’s causing concern is the countries’ air-to-air missile capabilities, where the U.S. Air Force (USAF) is seemingly dragging its feet. Recent reports surfaced suggesting that the Chinese have a new […]
The Battlefield of the Future
Israeli Company, UVision, which makes unmanned aerial loitering munition systems, has successfully demonstrated its Hero-400EC. The Hero family of systems ranges from miniature tactical to larger operational loitering munitions for air, land, and naval platforms. UVision has recently partnered with Raytheon to adapt its Hero-30 for U.S. military requirements. The Hero-400EC is an all-electric unmanned […]
The Holy Grail of Missile Defense – Booster Phase Intercepts
Historically, missile defense capabilities have always seemed to chase the advancements of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM), never really the other way around. The Missile Defense shield, which has about as much of a chance of success as a flip of a coin, could become obsolete once hypersonic weapons are a reality. Both Russia and China currently […]
New Secret Plane Will Change Future Air Power
Boeing for the first time unveils its secret plane that will change the future air power. The unmanned aerial refueler currently in its engine testing phase will soon make its way to deck handling demonstrations. The aircraft will greatly extend combat operations for the U.S. Military. Boeing [NYSE:BA] for the first time is showing what […]
Fighter Jets with Tactical Laser Shields Are One Step Closer to Reality
The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) has awarded Lockheed Martin $26.3 million for the design, development, and production of high powered lasers that can be fitted on fighter jets. The plan is to test a compact, high efficiency fiber laser on a fighter jet by 2021. The contract is part of the USAF’s Self-protect High […]
South Korea Developed a ‘Black Out Bomb’ to Knock Out the North’s Power Grid
The Sun is reporting that South Korea is ready to launch “blackout bombs” in the event North Korea starts a nuclear war. These bombs, also known as graphite bombs and BLU-114/Bs, are non-lethal weapons aimed at disabling electrical power systems. Graphite bombs spread a cloud of extremely fine, chemically treated carbon filaments over electrical components, […]
Would You Store Your Data in Space?
Virgin Orbit is reporting a deal has been inked with Cloud Constellation at the World Satellite Business Week in Paris. Cloud Constellation selected Virgin Orbit as a launch partner for a dozen satellites that will become the backbone of its communication SpaceBelt System. Sensitive data here on Earth is stored in the “the cloud,” which […]
Here Comes the Abrams Super Tank
General Dynamics has been awarded contracts worth $580 million to develop and integrate System Enhancement Package Version 3 (SEPv3) for the M1A2 Abrams tank. General Dynamics will also develop seven prototypes of the SEPv4 variant for testing in 2021. The SEPv3 will add significant new capabilities to the M1A2 Abrams tanks. The SEPv3 will have […]