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It is BATS mission to enhance and protect broadband communications in tactical environments for manned and unmanned platforms. Participating in NIWC's Emerging C3 Technologies allowed #BATSWireless to showcase it's electronically steered antenna by providing robust directional communications while on the move with LOS (#MANET) and NLOS (#Tropoonthemove) radio technologies, minimizing electromagnetic emissions and extending radio communication range. #NIWCAtlantic | #NIWC | #HybridFleet | #HFC24 | #FleetExperimentation #StrategicAdvancements | #TechnologyInAction | #SignalStrength | #RemoteOperations | #FutureOfDefense | #ConnectBeyondLimits | #DefenseInnovation | #MilitaryTech | #BattlefieldConnectivity | #LowRFSignature | #StealthCommunications | #DroneTechnology | #LinkDistance | #ContestedEnvironments | #SecureCommunications | #LPIDetection | #AntiJamTechnology | #AdvancedAntenna | #TacticalSolutions | #MilitaryCommunications | #EaseOfUse | #InnovativeSolutions | #NextGenTech | #CommunicationSystems | #WirelessTechnology | #MilitaryOperations | #DefenseTechRevolution | #OperationalExcellence | #TechForTroops | #StrategicAdvancements | #TechnologyInAction | #SignalStrength | #RemoteOperations | #FutureOfDefense | #ConnectBeyondLimits https://lnkd.in/eqvBJzWN

RQ-4 Global Hawk: Elevating Surveillance Discover how the RQ-4 Global Hawk is revolutionizing surveillance capabilities in modern aviation. https://lnkd.in/dFR-5m-J #Surveillance #GlobalHawk

Hellish AI War: It’s Coming OK, I’m the guy crying ‘Wolf, wolf, wolf,’ when it comes to the dangers inherent in adopting artificial Intelligence. And like the Aesop’s tale, my cries are no false alarm! The latest scary alert, I detect, is called ‘tactical AI,’ being adopted by our defense department. Tactical warfare involves the art of managing troops near or on the battlefield. AI eliminates that human factor, employing instead autonomous drones. The book, “Unit X,” published in July 2024, written by Raj M. Shah and Christopher Kirchoff, describes how the Department of Defense (DoD)—traditionally contracting with multi-billion-dollar firms like Lockheed Martin for combat aircraft, General Dynamics for battle tanks, General Electric for helicopters, etc.—is now also doing business with innovative technology firms in Silicon Valley. The authors detail the developing role of Unit X, a project managed at the Pentagon, headquarters of the DoD: Its mission being to bring Silicon Valley’s cutting-edge technology to America’s military. “Wolf, wolf….” Unit X, now called the Defense Innovation Unit, works with generative AI to produce software for… (ok, let’s be more specific)…The DoD is now collaborating with Northrop Grumman, one of its major weapons suppliers, and EPISCI, Poway, CA, to produce warfighter autonomy solutions, via TacticalAI. Its “applications facilitate crewed-uncrewed teaming for unparalleled air dominance, enable cognitive sensors and networks to bolster advanced communication systems, and aid in battle management command and control – all to empower informed decision-making in critical situations for a safer tomorrow.” (episci.com) Is this for real today? Listen to Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the Indo-Pacific command, talk about the DoD’s new “Hellscape” War Plan, in a ‘Washington Post’ interview (June 16, 2024): “I want to turn the Taiwan Strait into an unmanned hellscape. I can’t tell you what’s in it. But it’s real and its deliverable.” So, forget about depending solely on aircraft, tanks, and troops, it’s all about autonomous drones. They’re expendable, low-cost, and result in minimum casualties. Drones also speed up reconnaissance, identification of the enemy, decision-making, and the attack cycle. Oh, they also can be armed. (Very few people talk about this “benefit.”) Just like Russia, which is now trying to reclaim what it calls its province, Ukraine; China, too, is hell-bent—there’s no better word to describe their intension—on reclaiming its “rogue province,” Taiwan. On TV recently, a Chinese spokesman called the Hellscape War Plan “insane.” Intelligence tells us that two-faced China has its own agenda regarding autonomous drones. (According to Wikipedia, China-state-owned Dà Jiāng Chuàngxīn, ‘Great Frontier Innovations,’ can claim around 76% of the world’s consumer drone market, as of March 2021. )

Elbit Systems recently conducted a field demonstration of their ReDrone #CUAS system. Elbit has developed a proprietary Smart Machine algorithm that can identify unknown #drone RF transmissions, enhancing the system’s effectiveness against evolving threats. The system’s RF #Jamming subsystem employs a combination of wideband SDR units and high-power amplifiers to neutralize communication between the drone and its operator, as well as its #navigation system (#GNSS) for those operating autonomously. This capability disrupts hostile drones’ ability to carry out their missions effectively. The ReDrone’s #radar, operating in the X-Band (9-10 GHz), utilizes advanced Software Defined #AESA technology equipped with #ArtificialIntelligence capabilities. This radar system can detect, identify, and track thousands of objects simultaneously, including agile, compact targets, with real-time performance.

Great discussion at Modern Warfare Week 2024 about the changing character of war. Key topics included accelerating innovation, how data science and machine learning can accelerate SOF operations, government purpose rights, lessons in drone/counter drone warfare from Ukraine, and applying GWOT and Irregular Warfare lessons learned to Integrated Deterrence and Great Power Competition.  #Innovation #GSOF

Fighting to Electromagnetic Stalemate… Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) is and always will be a game of cat and mouse. It is a highly sought after capability, yet as soon as an EW technique can be countered we are quick to say “this EW thing” is not worth investing in. The US Army, in support of the joint force, must pursue creating advantages through electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) to enable windows of opportunity to stay one step ahead of an electromagnetic stalemate. We cannot go into a future conflict by being the underdog or having parity with an adversary in the EMS in respect to EW capabilities. Artificial Intelligence and technology advances (in some cases AI enabled unmanned systems) will not make EW defunct. Modern warfare will always rely on the EMS which means EW still has a part to play. These technology advancements will create new challenges that will force us to innovate at a rapid pace and we have to come together as an EMSO enterprise utilizing a combined arms approach to stay one step ahead. We get ahead of the stalemate now with training/education, being flexible with our understanding of policy, and investing heavily in our people and acquisition pipelines to develop cognitive EW systems for the military. I’m confident we are heading in the right direction, even if it doesn’t seem like it. There are great leaders at every echelon of the US Army who are now talking “EW” and “EMSO”. We just need to put in the work.

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BlueHalo has completed its acquisition of VideoRay. BlueHalo delivers capabilities in the areas of Space, C-UAS and Autonomous Systems, Electronic Warfare & Cyber, and AI/ML. The company develops and brings to market next-generation capabilities to support its clients’ critical missions and national security. VideoRay: Underwater Robots provides underwater robotic technology systems designed for critical inspections, search and rescue operations, and public safety missions. The company also offers comprehensive repair and maintenance services. Sources: BlueHalo, Bloomberg Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gtz2t_5b #mergersandaquisitions #space #electronicwarfare #nationalsecurity #robot Jonathan Moneymaker | Trip Ferguson | Robert Richards | James Batt

At #TEKEVER, our AR3 and AR5 work together to deliver unmatched capabilities for defence surveillance missions. The AR3 is designed for rapid deployment, featuring modular communication, extended RLOS capabilities, and resilience in jammed environments. With anti-spoof autopilot coding and alternative navigation sensors, it is ideal for high-impact operations in the most challenging contexts. The AR5 excels in long-duration missions with its advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), offering real-time analysis, all-weather surveillance, and dynamic target tracking. Together, these systems provide a powerful, mission-ready solution, ensuring real-time situational awareness and success in any environment. #TEKEVER #DefenceSurveillance #AR3 #AR5 #UnmannedAerialSystems #MissionReady #InnovationInAction #GPSDeniedOperations

Today's headlines reaffirm what we already know: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are the preferred tools in modern warfare. This development emphasizes not just the need for advanced defenses, but for revolutionary methods in how we address these challenges. Comprehensive, AI-driven Electronic Warfare (EW) is not just a strategic advantage—it is an imperative for national defense.   We stand at a juncture where the integration of AI in EW can significantly alter the landscape, enhancing our capability to identify, track, and neutralize threats swiftly and efficiently.