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Unmanned subs can also deploy aerial drones, enabling far more and far more affordable direct reconnaissance and strike support to U.S. warships and ground forces within Chinese missile range than traditional surface combatants could provide. Equally relevant, modern torpedoes and mines can be deployed prior to conflict and activated remotely, enabling the creation of a robust defensive undersea network akin to a hardened fortification system on land. https://lnkd.in/eSJ4G_dR

Seth Cropsey is the founder and president of Yorktown Institute. "The U.S. must leverage its ability to develop autonomous systems to extend this transition to unmanned warfare underseas, investing in a fleet of unmanned underwater vehicles to complement traditional submarines and surface vessels. The geographical problem is one of scale. The Chinese military grossly outmatches Taiwanese capabilities. But if the U.S. can apply its combat power directly in and around the Taiwan Strait, then all of its mass will simply become a target, just as so many massed forces have been swarmed by unmanned aerial systems on Ukrainian battlefields. China’s objective will be to keep U.S. reconnaissance and strike assets as far away from the Taiwan Strait as possible — ideally, more than 1,000 kilometers out of combat range. Undersea capabilities will therefore prove decisive in this contest. Currently, the balance of forces remains in our and our allies’ favor if forces are properly integrated. But the balance has narrowed considerably in even just the last five years. This makes a Chinese assault on Taiwan more likely in the event of marginal strategic changes."

#DRONES & COUNTER-ESPIONAGE Recently, we held a lenghty discussion with an unspecified (non-czech) #MoD of a EU state. The topic was UAV as tool for #espionage in sensitive locations: #Military facilities, arirports, testing grounds ..but also manufacturing areas with prototypes or classified equipment. . While the topic of UAV #attack was also discussed, the counter #surveillance was much more pressing issue. Walls dont exist for drones, they can see at night, and they can move very slowly. They can be pre-programmed and, for part of their flight, silent. . If this is area of your interest, come meet us to RETIA, Inc. to discuss the measures that can be installed on your perimeter. People with suitcases are nio longer the only threat. Now the skies have eyes ..and if you font have eyes in the sky yourselves, you are asking for trouble. . #drones #swarms #espionage #military #defense #army #surveillance #security #protection #cuas #radars #xband #classified #warfare

NATO draws up plans for its own fleet of naval surveillance drones - Defense News "The NATO alliance has begun planning for its own fleet of unmanned boats meant to help protect critical undersea infrastructure across the Baltic and Mediterranean seas. Following a pattern of undersea cable damage across European waters in the last year, with the most recent disruptions happening just weeks ago, top NATO officials have begun envisioning a capability that would allow the alliance to have permanent eyes above and under the waterline." Calian Group delivers mission-critical systems and solutions that enable militaries to deliver on complex missions at home and abroad. Calian manufactures boats using carbon fiber composites for salt-water application, and has a range of cyber security and engineering services for defence customers. Whether on land, at sea, in the air or in space, everything we do is focused on meeting military requirements to give you confidence for no-fail missions. For more information about our defence manufacturing capabilities, visit us here @https://lnkd.in/e-EytfHG #defence #defense #navy #militarymanufacturing Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02-WH590

Ukrainian electronic warfare units thwart nearly 8,000 Russian drone missions in a week This report underscores the growing strength of Ukrainian electronic warfare, which previously was relatively weak in the Ukrainian army. At the same time, the report showcases the scale of Russian drone use, now reaching 1,000 drones per day.

Over the past week Ukraine has taken the fight into Russia, pushing into Kursk Oblast. Since Russia executed their three day "special military operation" two years ago, this conflict has been executed differently than conflicts in the past. The use of precision guided munitions, drones, and electronic warfare to achieve asymmetric effects has given the world a window into what future conflicts will look like. In fact, Ukraine's push into Russia was no different. This article discusses the fact that the the "tip of the spear" for the Ukrainian offensive was an attack with drones and electronic warfare. As a bonus, this article shows a electronic warfare resistant drone controlled via spooled fiber optic wire. #electronicwarfare #ew #ukraine #russia #drones https://lnkd.in/eVyDFmyu

❗Israel is knocking down nearly half their own drones, according to a 2 May The War Zone report citing a U.S. Marine Corps officer: ○ "Something interesting that comes from Israel [is that], 40 percent, 40 percent, of the UASs ... knocked out" by Israel are instances of "friendly fire," Marine Lt. Col. Michael Pruden said. ○ Israeli and US air defense forces are facing serious challenges differentiating between friendly and hostile drones. This is because only a matter of seconds separates when a drone is detected and subsequently targeted. ○ The axis of resistance has widely leveraged drones as part of their operations, presenting an increasing complexity for the US and Israel to deal with on the battlefield, often proving difficult to detect and costly to shoot down. ○ Another challenge is that the uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions deployed by the US and Israel are launched in an uncoordinated manner, often by smaller units, increasing the chance of friendly fire instances.

The Ukrainian armed forces have taken delivery of a new type of surveillance drone. The Shchedryk unmanned aerial vehicle is produced in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. It is specifically designed for artillery fire correction in difficult weather conditions and a hostile electronic warfare environment.   The Shchedryk is a fixed wing UAV, fitted with a silent electric engine, which gives it a top speed of 150 kph and maximum operating radius of 40 km. It is claimed that its advanced optics enable it to function from altitudes beyond the range of most air defence systems.   Ukraine continues to be at the cutting edge of UAV development and deployment.   https://lnkd.in/gFcnGHSF   #ukrainewar #osint #drones

🔣 'The Future of War: How Robotic Air/Land Combat is Emerging' ✴️As this technology evolves; how will it reshape military strategy❓‼️) ♻️ Groundbreaking development in modern warfare has occurred in Ukraine, showcasing the potential future of land combat: ☑️ Ukrainian forces conducted an uncrewed, air-land assault on Russian positions near Lyptsi, Kharkiv region ☑️ Dozens of Uncrewed Ground Vehicles and FPV drones utilized ☑️ UGVs performed surveillance, mine clearing, and direct fire missions ☑️ This operation represents a significant milestone in drone combat 🔀 Impact: ✅ Demonstrates evolving character of war in the 21st century ✅ Addresses manpower shortages while reducing human casualties ✅ Provides real-time battlefield experimentation for UGV development ⏭️ Challenges in UGV Deployment: ➕ Navigation and terrain difficulties ➕ De-confliction with human forces ➕ Power consumption and recharging ➕ Building trust in autonomous systems Ukrainian & Russian forces are actively testing and deploying UGVs, creating a large-scale "battle laboratory" for robotic ground combat. Thoughts? https://lnkd.in/eap5ASmp