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