Debajit Sarkar A Defense Innovation Unit initiative aims to connect the Pentagon’s powerful computers with cloud services, potentially offering swift, real-time data processing to military personnel globally. Currently, the Pentagon primarily uses physical computers for this purpose, which are costly to acquire and upkeep. Through this DIU project, Rescale and Parallel Works have shown they can … Read more
France’s Defense Ministry announced that its Defense Innovation Agency (AID) and Cailabs have achieved a groundbreaking high-speed optical satellite communication between a low-orbit nano-satellite and a commercial optical ground station. Governments are increasingly interested in satellite laser communications as a means to enhance internet resilience against potential attacks, particularly those targeting subsea cables that currently … Read more
The increasing prevalence of drones in warfare is evident. For instance, Ukraine’s defense against Russian forces is hampered by the loss of thousands of drones monthly. The widespread availability of affordable commercial drones has exacerbated vulnerabilities in the traditional security perimeters of civilian and military assets, critical infrastructure, and public gatherings. This has compelled the … Read more
The Ukraine war has demonstrated the transformative power of swarm drones in modern warfare. While not the key to winning the conflict, they are revolutionizing ground-level combat operations and will be a critical component of future military strategies Swarm technology harnesses the collective intelligence of independent agents to solve complex problems. By mimicking natural systems … Read more
The widespread proliferation of cell phones presents a unique opportunity for a distributed, inexpensive, and adaptable counter to sophisticated electronic warfare (EW) tactics. These devices, equipped with specialized software, can form a dense network capable of detecting, identifying, and potentially mitigating various EW threats. The sheer number of cell phones in circulation provides a … Read more