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
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
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
The United States Department of Defense defines Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) as “a technical and business strategy for designing an affordable and adaptable system. A MOSA is the DoD preferred method for implementation of open systems, and it is required by United States law.” Title 10 U.S.C. 4401(b), states “all major defense acquisition … Read more
The symbiotic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within military drones has revolutionized the paradigm of modern warfare, particularly in the realm of target recognition. Within the complexities of a modern battlefield, distinguishing between combatants, non-combatants, and neutral entities is crucial. AI-driven object detection and classification algorithms excel in this arena, accurately identifying and categorizing … Read more