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UAVs have rewritten the rules for military, intelligence, and other roles many times. They’re doing new things daily in all corners of the globe. But no amount of technical innovation can wave away the laws of physics. Learn why aircraft size matters: https://ow.ly/ye0G50QzPVJ

Japan and Australia cooperate on undersea warfare research, autonomy and robotics Australia and Japan have signed an agreement to enhance strategic capabilities in robotic and autonomous systems for undersea warfare. The research project between Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) is the first under a bilateral research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) arrangement signed in June, 2023. The inaugural research project will contribute to strategic capabilities in undersea communication and interoperability between Australia and Japan, according to a statement. Australia and Japan share defence science and technology underpinned by the Special Strategic Partnership and the updated Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation signed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, in 2022.#defence #manufacturing #manufacturingnews https://lnkd.in/gaiAE8_n

🚲Cycle 2 of our Innovation in Support of Operations Themed Competition is now open! If you were thinking of submitting a proposal but haven't got round to it yet, this new cycle is open until midday (BST) on Tuesday 22 October. On behalf of UK Ministry of Defence, we’re looking for fast paced innovations that can be rapidly adopted to enhance our military and economic advantage. £2 million is available for novel ideas across four challenge areas: 1. Novel and enhanced scale complex manufacture of material 2. Autonomous system navigation and applique options 3. Wide-area sense and detect 4. Innovative solutions for minefield breaching Learn more about the competition here: https://ow.ly/o2xY50SA8CE #DASA #DASACompetition

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Thrilled to be featured in Aerospace & Defense Technology, in collaboration with our friends at Daedalean AI (thank you Yemaya Bordain). Machine Learning stands as a pivotal technology for enhancing safety within the aviation sector. Nonetheless, it's imperative that its development is approached with precision and structured within definitive frameworks to ensure consistent performance across all scenarios. For further insights, refer to the article on page 6. #aviation #safety #machinelearning #autonomy

Aerospace warfare is rapidly moving towards pilotless aircraft. AI capability to mimic the human mind is all time high rather AI is at stage that it can do better. Its implementation in warfare is imminent. #Bharat #IAF must give highest priority to strategize counter AI enabled aerospace warfare.

A progress report on hypersonic weapons development shows clear challenges (and doubts) about near term feasibility. Development of programs like the U.S. Air Force's Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) is difficult & expensive. "Flight tests require large vehicles hurled towards hypersonic speed by powerful rockets. They must survive launch then separation from the rockets before gathering any data. Most programs have lost test craft in the boost phase." A first generation hypersonic made from a s a Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) design is expected to cost $50 million per round. Zumwalt-class destroyers and Block V Virginia-class attack submarines will only be able to carry very limited quantities and must be within range when a conflict starts. Lastly, do we even need a missile that exceeds Mach 5 (the definition of hypersonic)? "...how important is it to exceed Mach 5, compared with speeds of Mach 3.5 to 4 that can be attained with less risky ramjets? Weapon time of flight is less, but only by six to eight minutes for 1800 km range. A 2013 paper by ...the U.S. Air Force, shows that with modest stealth measures, a high-supersonic vehicle is as survivable as a hypersonic one." #defenseindustry #defensetech #defenseinnovation https://lnkd.in/e7Qx55iC

Galleon's XSR 100GbE Recorder is helping pave the way for Future Joint All-Domain Command and Control Capabilities. Discover how Galleon's XSR 100GbE Recorder can capture complex sensor payload signals, enhance situational awareness for human operators, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and assist in the implementation of a significant strategy shift in defense technology. By simplifying operational complexity, and providing innovative solutions to ever-evolving requirements, Galleon empowers operators to achieve unparalleled mission success. 🎯 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g4eqa9ww Galleon Embedded Computing is a part of the Spectra Aerospace & Defense family of companies, which include ArgonFDS and CALCULEX, Inc. . #UnmannedVehicles #XSRFamily #GalleonEmbeddedComputing #Innovation #MissionSuccess #TechnologyAdvancement #spectra #aerospaceindustry #defenseindustry #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #military #militarytechnology #nationalsecurity #c5isr #embeddedsystems #ruggedized #ruggedcomputers #aerospace #ai #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #aitech #futuretech #jadc2

On September 10, 2024, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a $4 million contract to BAE Systems’ FAST Labs™ for Phase 1 of the Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) program. This initiative aims to tackle the complexities of air combat, particularly in integrating autonomous agents in fast-paced environments. The goal is to develop advanced tactical autonomy for beyond-visual-range missions, with solutions tested on F-16 platforms. "Achieving reliable air combat performance requires extensive data and rapid testing cycles," stated Michael Planer, scientist and principal investigator at BAE Systems' FAST Labs. "By leveraging machine learning, we will train models to make dynamic decisions, ensuring that AI pilots are rigorously tested and validated by human counterparts." Under the AIR contract, BAE Systems will utilize machine learning techniques to innovate simulation models of existing sensors, electronic warfare systems, and weapons in operationally representative environments. These techniques will also capture the underlying physics of aerial maneuvers, enabling the rapid design, testing, and delivery of future AIR program software products. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots #AI #artificialintelligence

The U.S. Air Force has overflown the old limits of airpower orthodoxy. It needs a new approach – fast.   The good news is there’s an answer: the Gambit Series. #GambitUAS, built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, will deliver mass that helps even the odds against a notional foe and makes every individual pilot and aircraft much more effective. Gambit’s advanced systems also allow the Air Force to conduct old missions in new ways, as well as enabling new capabilities that it couldn’t get via any other approach. Read here: https://lnkd.in/g_GwKb3X