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The Pentagon's Replicator initiative, aimed at countering China's military buildup through the rapid deployment of low-cost, unmanned systems, has selected an Army system for its initial round, with the service proposing three more for future consideration. Announced by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, Replicator seeks to integrate thousands of unmanned systems across various domains within 18 to 24 months, focusing on operational and scaling gaps. With a budget of around $1 billion for fiscal years 2024-2025, the initiative encourages the participation of new capabilities, systems, and commercial partners. The Army, having successfully had one of its proposals selected, aims to replicate this success in the initiative's second round, highlighting the program's significance in enhancing operational capabilities and promoting innovation within the Department of Defense. Meanwhile, other services like the Air Force and Navy are also engaging with Replicator, reflecting the broad commitment across the military to advance unmanned technologies and capabilities. #pentagon #replicator #unmannedsystems #china #militaryinnovation #army #airforce #navy #defensebudget #technology Source- https://lnkd.in/g96RQtAy

As promised, Macy Summers President & CEO, Blu Wireless Inc. presents his highlights from last year, plus his predictions for the year ahead in defence technology. What was big last year? ➡️The emergence of drones as a modern warfare component. ➡️ A real-time demonstration of mmWave connectivity at Gbit speeds. ➡️ The DoD have pivoted to 'on-the-move'. And this year? ↗️ The rise of the digital battlefield and the connectivity challenge. ↗️ The standardisation of mmWave for primary communications for the Army and Marine Corps. #defense #mmWave #USMC #USArmy #militarycomms #defensetechnology #electronicwarfare

🚀 Exciting News! Project Convergence, initiated in the Arizona desert back in 2020, has been pushing the boundaries of military innovation. 🌍 Initially starting with limited soldier participation, this project aimed to assess crucial materiel upgrades through the integration of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, autonomy, robotics, and remarkable connectivity. Despite its humble beginnings, the impact and potential of Project Convergence have far surpassed expectations. What began as a small-scale experiment has now evolved into something truly monumental. The U.S. Army has set its sights on a global presence, showcasing its commitment to staying at the forefront of modern warfare. 🔬 This project allowed the military to evaluate and fine-tune its capabilities, ensuring that our armed forces remain agile, resilient, and ready to meet the ever-evolving challenges of the 21st century battlefield. The integration of various technologies and the seamless synergy between them has created a force multiplier that enhances our soldiers' effectiveness. As Project Convergence continues to grow in scope and ambition, it is essential to acknowledge its progress and the dedication of our military's exceptional personnel. 🙌 Make sure to follow #MilitaryInnovation, #TechAdvancements, and #ModernWarfare for more updates on this groundbreaking initiative. Stay tuned as Project Convergence propels us further into the future of defense! 💪🌐 #ProjectConvergence #DefenseInnovation #USArmy #21stCenturyWarfare

🐲 Indra has launched an advanced laboratory to further refine the Spanish Army's 8x8 Dragon armored vehicle’s newly developed mission system. The center will facilitate the development, evolution, and training of the Maestre mission system, replicating the vehicle and operating environment. Additionally, it will support training, maintenance, and tests on different configurations of Dragon wheeled and tracked vehicles and study their interoperability with new sensors. "With this laboratory and the work we have conducted in recent years with the Ministry of Defense, we are globally at the forefront in the digitization of military vehicles,” head of Ground Mission Systems at Indra Aitor Vigara Zaera, PMP said. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #indra #spain #armoredvehicle #armoredvehicles #armouredvehicle #armouredvehicles

This is terrifying from a recieving end perspective...

The U.S. Army has effectively deployed cutting-edge high-energy lasers in an undisclosed foreign location to neutralize hostile drones in the airspace. This strategic use of the 20-kilowatt Palletized High Energy Laser (P-HEL) marks a significant milestone in the military's advancement of directed-energy weaponry. The Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, the entity overseeing this state-of-the-art technology, has officially verified the deployment of the P-HEL to bolster the Army's operational objectives. This successful mission showcases the progressive integration of futuristic armaments into military strategies. #DefenseInnovation #ModernWarfareTech https://buff.ly/49UB6c5

Senop is a trusted Finnish partner for enabling reliable situational awareness. In addition to Senop´s high-performance dismounted soldier systems and target acquisition devices, we supply vehicle vision systems. Senop’s driver’s night vision system has been designed to meet the highest requirements of various types of ground vehicles. Like our other products, the vehicle systems are tailored according to customer specific requirements. The driver´s night vision system is in use on several state-of-the-art armoured vehicles on the market. Senop ensures operability in all conditions. Senop´s driver’s night vision system provides optimum vision and improved situational awareness 24/7 for the demanding and rapidly variable conditions encountered by drivers. With simple integration into vehicles and compact, rugged structure, it is designed for harsh battlefield environments. #patria #military   #army    #defenceindustry   #defence   #senop #security   #defencetechnology   #nightvision   #situationalawareness   #technology    #armedforces  #integrationservices #integration   Digital Defence Ecosystem Image: Patria 6x6

Quantropi Inc. is proud to partner with Reticulate Micro Inc. to power the VAST™ video encoding and compression platform, incorporating our QEEP™ quantum-secure symmetric encryption for robust security against future encryption threats.   QEEP™ encryption delivers quantum-secure communications with flexible key lengths of up to 32,000 bits, and it operates up to 18 times faster than AES-256, with a dynamic code footprint as small as 2.4 KB. This allows VAST™ to securely stream video at real-time speeds over bandwidth-constrained networks without compromising visual fidelity, opening new possibilities and opportunities for innovation in the live-streaming industry.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dKHMvW6d   #Quantropi #ReticulateMicro #videocompression #postquantum #encryption #broadcasting #quantumcomputing #av1 #livestreams #datasecurity #cryptography #quantumsecurity

The United States Pentagon has recently announced its intention to fund the development of a fleet of artificial intelligence-piloted (AI-piloted) aircraft. The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) project will form part of a larger $6 billion program to see at least 1,000 new drones join the United States Air Force (USAF) ranks. Two private contractors will be contracted to develop the craft, which will fly alongside human pilots and help provide cover, escort, fire support, and scouting roles. This innovative project will mark a significant step towards the integration of AI in military operations and will have a profound impact on the future of warfare. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #artificialintelligence #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #AI #MilitaryTechnology #CollaborativeCombatAircraft #FutureOfWarfare

🇬🇧🚁 The UK Ministry of Defence is reducing its much-awaited purchase of New Medium Helicopters by a third, representing a major setback in its goal to modernize the country’s aerial fleet. Industry sources recently revealed to British lawmakers that the defense ministry will procure as few as 30 helicopters, a dramatic reduction from the 44 announced in 2022. Although no reason was provided, earlier reports claimed the reduction is based on available funding. #military #army #technology #militarytech #defensetech #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #uk #unitedkingdom #helicopter #helicopters #aviation #militaryaviation #aerospace