As NATO member nations contemplate new military helicopter designs, they are carefully examining Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine for potential design and tactical advantages. Several NATO countries are in the preliminary stages of developing a versatile new helicopter to be operational by 2035. This planned Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) is intended to support allies … Read more
China has instituted a complete ban on the exportation of metallic antimony. Antimony is a crucial component with widespread military applications, including explosives, missile propulsion systems, and infrared guidance systems. The Western military sector is heavily reliant on imported antimony, primarily sourced from China. Beyond defense, antimony is an indispensable raw material in the production … Read more
The increasing prevalence of drones in warfare is evident. For instance, Ukraine’s defense against Russian forces is hampered by the loss of thousands of drones monthly. The widespread availability of affordable commercial drones has exacerbated vulnerabilities in the traditional security perimeters of civilian and military assets, critical infrastructure, and public gatherings. This has compelled the … Read more
The Ukraine war has demonstrated the transformative power of swarm drones in modern warfare. While not the key to winning the conflict, they are revolutionizing ground-level combat operations and will be a critical component of future military strategies Swarm technology harnesses the collective intelligence of independent agents to solve complex problems. By mimicking natural systems … Read more
In May 2024, a unique dogfight took place. A brightly colored US F-16 named Vista soared into the sky. However, this wasn’t your typical aerial combat. This F-16 wasn’t controlled by a human pilot, but by artificial intelligence. The AI software powering the aircraft first learned by analyzing massive amounts of data in a simulated … Read more
During conflicts, military forces might lose access to GPS satellites. This would cripple their ability to track their position and movement (PNT). Ships, submarines, and airplanes would have to rely on other technologies for navigation, primarily inertial navigation systems. However, traditional inertial navigation systems, like gyroscopes and accelerometers, become inaccurate over time. Without GPS to … Read more
Videos emerged in late May showing Ukrainian fixed-wing drones apparently taking down Russian drones, including a ZALA and an Orlan-10. These drones seem to be a new and cost-effective way to counter enemy recon compared to traditional air defense systems. It’s unclear if they’re modified existing models or entirely new designs. Both sides rely heavily … Read more
There is no one universally agreed definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, a general, albeit oversimplified definition of AI is the capacity of a computer system to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual observation, decision making and speech recognition. Future war fighting is envisaged to pivot towards human-machine groups working in … Read more