A Defense Innovation Unit initiative aims to connect the Pentagon’s powerful computers with cloud services, potentially offering swift, real-time data processing to military personnel globally. Currently, the Pentagon primarily uses physical computers for this purpose, which are costly to acquire and upkeep. Through this DIU project, Rescale and Parallel Works have shown they can … 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 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
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
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