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Submarine launches "satellite killer laser"! #China has a new way to crack "#Starlink" Whether it is "#Starlink", the best #weapons to deal with internet #satellite constellations or dense drone swarms are low-cost high-energy laser weapons. However, Western military experts previously believed that such #laserweapons were inconvenient to deploy and could easily expose their targets after launching an attack, thus leading to retaliatory attacks from opponents. Now #Chinese scientists have come up with a new idea - having submarines launch high-energy lasers from underwater to destroy aerial drones or space satellites, and then evacuate quickly and secretly. #OSINT #ExtremaRatio #US #China #submarine #war https://lnkd.in/dxenxRRN

Is the Mojave the next unmanned Warthhog?.. A few operational questions around CONOPS employments, BLOS (with emphasis on comm delays critical for non-accurate shots) and survivability. But otherwise pretty cool.. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟯 𝗨𝗔𝗦 Agreement includes the new generation multi-platform system to a repeat NATO customer, enhancing fleet capabilities Aeronautics, a global provider of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for defense and HLS markets, announces a significant contract with a European NATO member country to supply advanced Orbiter 3 UAS systems. This important contract includes the Aeronautics' new generation multi-platform system to a NATO customer, increasing significantly the customers' existing fleet. The Orbiter 3 is a small tactical unmanned aerial system, considered one of the leading systems in its class worldwide. It provides superior performance for both defense and HLS applications, making it an essential asset for modern military operations. The Orbiter 3 stands out with its advanced ISTAR capabilities, runway-independent operation, long endurance, and ability to carry various types of payloads. Its advanced image processing, small logistical footprint, and navigation capabilities in GPS-denied environments further enhance its operational flexibility. The system's ability to withstand harsh weather conditions ensures reliable performance across diverse scenarios.

XRQ-73: The Hybrid Future of Defense Takes Flight  The XRQ-73, a larger successor to the XRQ-72, marks a significant advancement in hybrid-electric aircraft technology. This Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) leverages technology from the Great Horned Owl (GHO) project, aiming for quiet, long-endurance missions. With its official designation, the XRQ-73 is poised to begin experimental testing, validating hybrid-electric propulsion for potential defense applications. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) emphasizes a rapid development timeline, aiming for the first flight by the end of 2024. #DARPA #UAS #Hybridelectric #DefenseTech #XRQ73 

https://lnkd.in/gWtEr3-B Fortunately, the Kriegsmarine surface fleet has never been as successful in surface combat through two world wars as their undersea counterparts were. The below is a future look at how things will play out all across the high seas going forward. The good news is there are solutions out there in the transponder space. #mode5 #sagetech #aerogear.us

This will change warfare forever "The B-21 can be flown manned or controlled remotely, making it the first intercontinental strategic bomber capable of carrying nuclear bombs without a pilot. The B-21 also has many of the same remote-operational capabilities as the MQ-1 Predator and other unmanned aerial vehicles. Granted, a qualified pilot will still need to fly the aircraft, but they can do so from the comfort of their home installation in the United States or at a forward operating base set up elsewhere. This marks a significant boost forward in semi-autonomous strategic flight operations."

Apex Microtechnology plays a vital role in propelling, steering, and guiding drones with unparalleled accuracy. For more than 40 years, customers in the aerospace and defense industry have relied on Apex’s linear amplifiers, PWM amplifiers, integrated power modules, and precision voltage references to meet the rigorous demands of their operating environments. Apex can be seamlessly integrated into propulsion, flight control, and guidance systems by providing commercial off-the-shelf analog solutions that meet the size, weight, and power (SWAP) requirements from the industry. For an in-depth look at how Apex supports aerospace applications, view our comprehensive aerospace and defense guide: https://lnkd.in/gVrQ9RpV #aerospaceanddefense #defenseindustry #aerospace #defense #amplifier #voltage #analog #drone #flight

Climate change is increasing commercial traffic in the Arctic as the ice recedes; Russia's invasion of Ukraine has ended cooperation between Moscow and NATO allies in the region; and, to top it all off, the U.S. and its allies are behind in Arctic capabilities. Read how UAVs can help monitor this increasingly complex situation at the top of the world: https://ow.ly/xcfY50QT9mO

Should be one interesting project.

Torpedo-tube UUV System • The AUKUS partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US aims to enhance combined interoperability and develop various capabilities, including underwater capabilities. One key area of focus is the development of an interchangeable UUV (unmanned underwater vehicle) system that can be launched and recovered from a submarine torpedo tube, known as TTL&R (torpedo tube launch and recovery) capability. • In addition to the TTL&R system, AUKUS is exploring other underwater capabilities such as using AI and machine learning to enhance underwater acoustic data processing, ensuring commonality in operations and processes for critical underwater infrastructure security, and achieving interchangeability in underwater self-defense capabilities. https://lnkd.in/eBa4F4bD