Debajit Sarkar Several nations are developing inexpensive cruise missiles capable of operating in swarms to evade or overwhelm enemy defenses. These missiles will be designed with versatility in mind, enabling customers to integrate advanced technologies like more destructive warheads or more fuel-efficient engines as they become available. The primary technological objectives are twofold. The U.S Air Force … Read more
Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. The Iranian ballistic missiles were engaged by Israel’s layered missile defense system and the US Navy. The US Navy released a statement that they fired interceptor missiles from USS Bulkeley against Iranian missiles … 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
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
Ukraine’s Wild Hornets drone, armed with an AK assault rifle, has been deployed in combat for the first time following earlier testing. This was revealed in a footage released by the manufacturer Wild Hornets. While it’s unlikely to become a widespread system, it could be useful for clearing the battlefield of dismounted infantry after failed … Read more