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🇮🇳 Indian Army’s 'Man Portable Counter-Drone System' Revolutionizes Modern Combat This is the first Counter Drone System being inducted into the Indian Defence Forces in the man-portable category, and the system is being deployed at multiple locations across various Commands in the Indian Army. Man Portable Counter Drone System (MPCDS) are effective because: ◾️ They neutralize drones carrying illegal weapons and narcotics; ◾️ Jam and detect enemy drones within a radius of 5 kilometers; ◾️ They are low-cost, high-impact weapon solutions; 🗣 "It should be deployed at all strategic installations with a high threat level - so air force bases/stations close to the LoC/LAC (India's borders with Pakistan and China), and other similar sites at sensitive locations," Siddhant Hira, Non-Resident Fellow at the US-based Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI) said.

Mikoyan MiG-31 – Mach 2.83 The Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound, the fastest active fighter jet in the world, is a supersonic interceptor renowned for its speed and long-range capabilities. Engines: Powered by two Solodiev D-30F6 afterburning turbofan engines, each producing 93 kN dry thrust and 152 kN in afterburner. Speed and Range: Capable of reaching Mach 2.83 with a cruise speed of Mach 2.35 and a range of 3000 km with additional drop tanks. Radar and Sensors: Equipped with the Zaslon S-800 PESA radar, capable of tracking 10 targets and engaging 4 simultaneously, along with an infrared search and track system. Armament: Primary armament includes Vympel R-33 AAMs and a 23mm GSh-6-23 cannon. It can also carry Kh-31 and Kh-59 anti-ship missiles and KAB-1500 bombs. Operators: Primarily used by Russia, with Kazakhstan also operating a limited number of units. The MiG-31 can carry the Kh-47 Kinzhal hypersonic missile, enhancing its strategic capabilities. In the dynamic world of aerial combat, speed and agility are paramount. The fastest active fighter jets in 2024 showcase the pinnacle of modern aerospace engineering, combining advanced technology, powerful engines, and versatile weapon systems. These aircraft ensure that the nations operating them maintain air superiority and strategic advantage in various combat scenarios. As technology continues to evolve, these fighter jets represent the cutting edge of aerial warfare, setting the stage for future developments in military aviation.

The U.S. Air Force Security Forces Center is set to roll out new small unmanned aircraft systems technologies before the end of this year. Deployable warfighting technologies AFSFC is fielding in 2024 include the quad copter-Teal 2 sUAS and Red Air Cell training system. ➡ The Teal 2 sUAS compliments the larger Puma UAS system and gives security forces Defenders a lightweight, easy-to-operate vertical take-off and landing system they can carry and launch quickly to provide local area overwatch and situational awareness. The Teal 2 can travel about 5 kilometers from the operator, giving greater visibility on patrol in both daylight and low-light conditions. ➡The Red Air Cell provides Counter-sUAS system operators realistic training against threat UAS. #defense #USAF #sUAS

Was a HIMARS strike successful in knocking out a $100m Russian radar? Footage released earlier this week shows a Shark UAS flying 70km behind enemy lines and finding a NEBO-SVU radar system. It then coordinates a HIMARS strike on the deployed system. So why is this a big deal? First, large surveillance and air defense radars are a key component to the air defense architecture for Russia. In modern warfare, this kind of radar is often the first to warn of approaching air threats. Second, the price to build a system reaches from the high tens of millions of dollars to a widely reported $100m. Furthermore, the technological complexity required for production combined with the state of the Russian military-industrial complex (especially given embargo on Western electronic components) means the replacement cost is far greater than just a number. #dronewars

This might look like an armed UGV…but it’s actually a red flag. Thailand is a smaller regional defence force, with a modest budget, but here they are as an early adopter committing to a capability enhancement technology that is clearly going to have a place in every nations force structure in coming years. I’m sure Thailand know that this system won’t be right for every tactical situation and it won’t replace their soldiers on the battlefield anytime soon. What it does represent is a calculation and a realisation that small militaries are going to need to “get smart or get out”. The modern battlespace is a complex arena and an increasingly dangerous place for pink, squishy humans. There is a move towards all sorts of systems and platforms that don’t place personel in harms way. If the conflict in Ukraine is any guide…we can expect unmanned systems use to grow exponentially. The ADF is trialing several systems for a variety of roles. That process will run its course. Hopefully we will see some of these platforms entering ADF service soon, in large numbers. The trick with this sort of force structure transition is to bring the local defence industry with you. It’s going to be slow and expensive. After all, it takes a much, much larger (and very different) industrial base to support a “robot army”.

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Saab secures a significant contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Giraffe 1X radar, enhancing Sweden's Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD) solutions. Valued at SEK 700 million, this deal spans from 2024 to 2027, integrating the radar into Sweden's command and control systems on a Sisu GTP armored vehicle. The Giraffe 1X, a versatile lightweight radar system, offers advanced air surveillance capabilities, detecting a wide range of threats including drones and C-RAM threats. With multifunctional protection features, it plays a vital role in short-range air defense, complementing larger GBAD systems effectively. Carl-Johan Bergholm, Saab's Surveillance division head, lauds the radar's integration for bolstering Sweden's air defense. This radar symbolizes Sweden's commitment to modernizing its defense capabilities, aligning with cutting-edge technologies for present and future battlefield requirements. #Saab #DefenseTechnology #AirDefense #Surveillance #SwedenDefense #Giraffe1X #FMV #MilitaryTechnology #radar #radars #military #defense #defence #engineering #technology #electronics #telecom #security

Russia says its tanks, attack drones helping assault groups move forward in Donetsk area Taking advantage of the terrain, crews of modernized T-80 tanks move to firing positions, destroy Ukrainian troops in their entrenchments and suppress their fire points, allowing assault teams to advance deep into the enemy's defenses MOSCOW, April 1/ T-80 tanks and attack drones of the 1st Army Corps have helped the advance of assault groups from the battlegroup South in the Donetsk area, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "Crews of T-80 tanks and operators of combat drones of the 1st Army Corps have helped the advance of assault groups from the battlegroup South in the Donetsk area of the special military operation," the ministry said in a statement. According to the ministry, tank crews and unmanned aerial vehicle operators of the 1st Army Corps every day perform missions to provide firepower support to assault units from the battlegroup South and destroy enemy infantry in strongpoints, as well as help the operation of armored vehicles that use trawls to clear the way for assault groups. Taking advantage of the terrain, crews of modernized T-80 tanks move to firing positions, destroy Ukrainian troops in their entrenchments and suppress their fire points, allowing assault teams to advance deep into the enemy's defenses. #business #finance #financialservices

Dynamic video of the combat operation of the Mi-35M сombat-transport helicopter The enemy was struck by the S-8 unguided missiles. Mi-35M is capable to apply all range of weapons (guided and unguided armament) in various employment modifications, including combat, transport, assault and medevac configurations. This magnificent helicopter is well-balanced in terms of combat and transport capabilities for employment in the interests of army aviation. Mi-35M demonstrates high combat survivability, design and systems’ reliability, great operational characteristics and combat features that makes it one of the best helicopters in its class. #Mi35

What form must you fill out to declare Jihad on a magazine? First, "Simple Flying" magazine lists the vaunted RC-135/RIVET JOINT as an "Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft." That alone would require an entire case of whiskey to atone for at Offutt, Waddington, Mildenhall or Kadena. Then, the author puts the vaunted RC-135 BELOW the E-3 and the A-Freakin'-50. I know the Air Force must have a form for Jihad Declaration. Can anyone help? Methinks they should change the name of that magazine to "Simpleton Flying." #ALONEANDUNARMED