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Warfare Scenario Taiwan: China preps quadruple drone siege to fight US suicide drone plan The PLAs plan has been seen be some as a potential counter to the U.S.’ plan to defend the island of Taiwan with drones.

We are witnessing in real-time the complete rewriting of military doctrine. As horrific as the Ukraine-Russian war is, it has also turned into an invaluable guide to how drones and autonomous AI systems will play out in future conflicts. The reality is that manned aircraft are fast becoming obsolete in their traditional roles - surveillance, intelligence gathering, air support and weapons delivery. A typical drone typically costs less than 1/1000th the cost of a manned aircraft, requires far less maintenance and deployment costs, can be replaced quickly, and can often come in well underneath existing anti-aircraft systems. An attack like the one above can prove devastating because not only does it deprive the Russians of munitions, but it also forces them to distribute caches, which ups the complexity costs of delivery - and, with a strong surveillance system, makes it far easier for drones to target delivery caravans.

The Russians have developed a novel drone-warning system in the form of traffic lights.   According to Noel Reports, which is typically reliable, these lights, which are connected to drone detectors, are installed on poles on key military routes and have three warning colours:   🟢 No FPV detected 🟡 FPV nearby 🔴 FPV far away   I think that they have the warnings the wrong way around and it is much more plausible that the meanings are:   🟢 No FPV detected 🟡 FPV far away 🔴 FPV nearby   This warning system can only work for radio-controlled drones. Those that are controlled by fibre-optic cables will not be detected.   https://lnkd.in/gjfZHrtZ   #ukrainewar #osint #UAV #CUAS

Interested to see how this can translate to the maritime environment, and what it will mean for C-USV, C-UAS, and C-UUV developments.

More about the drones.

cUAS strategy is extremely important

Here's a good overview of Performance Drone Works and the C100's capabilities on the Weapons and Warfare channel. It describes at a high level the multi-mission and multi-modal uses for the aircraft. Take a look for yourself here: https://okt.to/kzF32Y #pdw.ai #drones #intel #fpv #kinetics #combatsystem #beseeingyou

Unconventional Warfare: Drones vs. Tanks in Modern Battles Explore the innovative strategies in modern warfare where drones disable advanced tanks. Discover how resourcefulness can turn the tide in conflict and the historical precedents that shaped these tactics. Our discussion sheds light on the evolving nature of military engagements. #ModernWarfare #DroneTechnology #MilitaryStrategy #UkraineConflict #TanksVsDrones #InnovationInBattle #CharlieWilsonsWar #HistoricalTactics #DefenseTechnology #WarStrategies

Evolving Warfare: From Exquisite Manned Aircraft to Affordable & Intelligent Drones “Prior to 2001, the United States was all about very expensive, exquisite, crewed platforms. Fighter jets, helicopters, you name it. Then from 2001 to 2020, we learned to fight with drones. Then from 2020 to now, and for the next 20 years, we're moving toward a world of intelligent, affordable drones." - Brandon Tseng Read more about how this shift is reshaping the battlefield from Axios' Colin Demarest https://lnkd.in/dguSY8vz The greatest victory requires no war. #GreatestVictory #DroneWarfare #UnmannedAircraft #DefenseTech

The rapid evolution of drone technology is redefining the field of warfare and security. Drones, with their accessibility and reduced costs, are transforming the dynamics of power and military strategies worldwide. This trend not only underscores the need for constant innovation but also the urgency to adapt and stay ahead of these emerging technologies. Technological development in this area is crucial to addressing contemporary and future challenges on the battlefield, demonstrating how disruptive technologies can change the rules of the game and create new opportunities in the defense sector.