Aviation & Missile Solutions’ Post

The establishment of a Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub, as a professional wargaming centre of excellence, marks a significant step change in how UK Defence is approaching wargaming as a tool for professional development, analytical research and to inform and improve decision making. Two possible catalysts for this facility are: 1. Squeezed budgets. Wargaming is and always has been a fantastically economical means of experimenting and informing decision making. It is not a substitute for hard training, nor a tool for prediction; but it is an invaluable part of the overall arsenal of professional development and decision-informing tools. 2. War in Europe. Not long before Russia invaded Ukraine, a certain senior politician was saying the days of tanks trundling across the plains were over. The calculus has changed and war in Europe is a reality. Wargaming is being used to consider the demands of the modern battlefield. Vegetius put it best when he said: ""Si vis pacem, para bellum" (If you want peace, prepare for war). In the West, our strategic focus is short-termist and internal, looking to the next election cycle. The truth is stark - war will happen, is happening; and likely not on our terms or within the timings we would like. Are we sufficiently prepared? Are we using the tools at our disposal to be better prepared? With the Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub, we have taken a step in the right direction. Vedette has been proud of the part we have played in the Learning Needs Analysis, Requirements Capture and establishment of this facility, and to our ongoing role in developing wargaming in Defence. It is our small part, within a wider team, of ensuring our forces are better prepared. #VedetteConsulting #wargaming #decisionmaking

If you missed what AVI showed in the Sony Booth at InfoComm 2024 then here's a quick overview by Thomas Larson.

General Dynamics Land Systems showing a neat evolution of the 8x8. A few design elements here are interesting: 1. Moving the driver out of the engine compartment zone. The two cooling louvred areas on the upper glacis show the driver position must be back inside the crew compartment. Getting the driver away from the front wheel massively increases crew protection (if not vehicle), & placing them next to the TC improves coordination between the two. 2. A really neat integration of Iron Fist APS. A massive improvement over the Iron Curtain approach trialled on Stryker years ago. Now need the APS tuned to drones & LMs, not just ATGMs & RPG. Even an RPG moves 3x the speed of most UxS. 3. Hybrid electric drive will deliver a great balance between fuel efficiency & power generation whilst maintaining tractive capabilities. Now link them together as a smart grid within the CP….. Australian Army Adam J. Hepworth, PhD Alex Palmer James Garth BAE Systems Australia

Is it truly a side-by-side comparison if one needs a cabinet door and a heavy tilt just to match performance? Last month, we showcased our #UHF #antenna (including legacy, #MUOS, and line-of-sight capability) during a live overnight exercise. This simple setup demonstrates the impressive gain profile of our flagship product! #SmallDesignsBigPerformance

Here is a video from today of the successful Icarus 3 launch.

More big news in ISR!

Next week, Silvus will be heading to Eurosatory 2024, the global land and air benchmark event for Defence and Security. If you’re in Paris for the Show, connect with Gaz Watkins and Steve Robinson MBE at our partner FGH Technologies' stand (DE111) in Hall 5B to see the DOCK #StreamCaster – Developed in partnership with KÄGWERKS it combines the world’s most advanced #MANET radios with Samsung’s mission-ready EUDs in one fully-integrated ruggedized chest-mountable Dismounted Operator’s Combat Kit (DOCK). At the heart of every DOCK StreamCaster is Silvus’ revolutionary MN-MIMO waveform technology that creates a self-forming and adaptive mesh network – capable of linking hundreds of nodes with unmatched range, data throughput and EW resiliency. Come see how it delivers class-leading C2 & comms connectivity to provide the vital link in any operational environment. #Eurosatory2024 #mimo #Equippedfortomorrow #TacticalCommunications #crfs

BATLCHRG is making waves in Tampa at SOF Week! Check out this video to see why. It looks like the future of the dismounted soldier has arrived. That's just another example of how Quaze is powering autonomy in defense. #DefenseInnovation #TacticalGear #AdvancedTechnology

Silvus Technologies is a key partner in the KÄGWERKS DOCK Ecosystem which features the most advanced MANET radios with DOCK StreamCaster. Recently Niko H. joined Robert Culver on the latest edition of Silvus Technologies - The Waveform Blog where they discussed the backgrounds of our perspective teams and how DOCK StreamCaster is empowering operators at the tactical edge. Link is in the comments!