THAAD Battery To Defend Israel

  The Pentagon has confirmed it’s deploying a high-altitude missile defense system, operated by U.S. troops, to Israel. This Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system will bolster Israel’s defenses following Iran’s recent missile attack. It will also provide the U.S. with an opportunity to test THAAD against real-world threats. THAAD is expected to enhance Israel’s … Read more

Su-57 Strikes Own S-70 UCAV

On October 5, 2024, during military operations in the Donetsk People’s Republic, near the village of Konstantinovka west of Toretsk, an S-70 Okhotnik-B unmanned aerial vehicle was deliberately shot down by Russian forces. The incident was caused by a strike from an R-74M missile launched from a Su-57 fighter. Russian sources speculate that a failure … Read more

Modular Low Cost Cruise Missiles

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 Strikes, Israel Defends, US Navy Intervenes

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

Leveraging Cell Phones for a Distributed Electronic Warfare Defense

  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