Colorado-based propulsion firm Ursa Major has announced that it has successfully flight-tested a long-range solid rocket motor for the Army. This particular program saw Ursa Major progress from concept and design to live-fire testing in under four months. Leveraging their innovative additive manufacturing techniques, agile manufacturing systems, and propulsion engineering expertise, they collaborated … Read more
A Russian missile strike has targeted Dnipro, a city in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin described the action as a trial launch of the newly developed Oreshnik hypersonic IRBM. Our assessment suggests that the independent post-boost vehicles (IPBVs) of the Oreshnik missile differ significantly from traditional multiple rocket-powered vehicles. Instead, they appear to be … 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
Within the next twelve months, Israel anticipates activating its groundbreaking “Iron Beam” laser defense system, heralding what officials describe as a transformative shift in military strategy amidst escalating drone and missile conflicts with Iran and allied regional forces. This week, Israel invested over half a billion dollars in strategic partnerships with renowned domestic defense … 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
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
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