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Today’s #military is increasingly connected and #network-enabled. But modern weapons systems, platforms, and service members could be flying blind if near-peer adversaries deny or degrade #signals and #communications networks. In the latest article on The Modern Battlespace, Sasha Oster of Collins Aerospace explains why directional communication is needed on the #battlefield of the future. https://lnkd.in/dfzHZxKy #militarytechnology #militarytech

I am a fan of what Hugh McFadden is leading for L3Harris Technologies in helping the US Army develop an "open, reconfigurable, and upgradeable" system for the Army. These adjectives suggest that the system supports integration of new technologies under development, allowing this system to be enhanced over time. From talking with an AFWERX representative yesterday, Sargent Initiatives INC confirmed that the United States Air Force leverages the Strategic Funding Increase and Tactical Funding Increase (STRATFI & TACFI) program to bridge the gap between Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II awards in order to continue maturing capabilities for inclusion in Programs of Record (POR). First, if someone knows of a concrete example of this happening, please share. Second, I'm curious if, like the Air Force, the Army is leveraging the journey companies take from SBIR Phase I >> Phase II >> TACFI/STRATFI to "skate to the hockey puck" and catch up with the Hugh McFaddens and the teams they are already working with. It feels like the obvious answer should be, "yes," but I don't want to assume. (Christopher Conley, I'd love your perspectives here.) After all, yes, it's important that companies successfully navigate the world of SBIRs, but it's even more important that they make it fully to integration within a Program of Record working with partners like L3H where their capabilities are needed. To learn more about how Sargent Initiatives INC can help companies navigate this landscape, book time here 👇 : https://lnkd.in/gMu6Sea3 #nationaldefense #executionexcellence #onward

Today’s #military is increasingly connected and #network-enabled. But modern weapons systems, platforms, and service members could be flying blind if near-peer adversaries deny or degrade #signals and #communications networks. In the latest article on The Modern Battlespace, Sasha Oster of Collins Aerospace explains why directional communication is needed on the #battlefield of the future. https://lnkd.in/ejgqr9E2 #militarytechnology #militarytech

Great article breaking down the 4 LOEs at NTC. The quote, "We cannot stop the enemy from detecting us, but we can stop him from understanding us," did stick out to me. Throughout any significant conflict, information about the movements of forces or their location always existed either in a human or information network. It was a matter of how long that information traveled to the right decision maker or individual to make sense of it, then understand what that information meant to that force, and make a decision off that information and move their forces to gain an advantage or prevent the other force from surprising them. The distance between when information is collected, analyzed, and acted on is an area we can always take advantage of in the current and future operational environments. Even with the integration of AI, it is still a matter of an adversary understanding intent. If they cannot understand our purpose, we can maintain a position of relative advantage. We must recognize the importance of the human domain and narrative space in the current and future OE. https://lnkd.in/gk34yFGY

The US National Training Center (NTC) is racing to update collective training to reflect ‘lessons learned’ on the battlefield in Ukraine. This insightful article from Curt Taylor of the Modern War Institute at West Point highlights the scale and pace of change needed for the NTC to achieve it’s goal of ensuring US forces “win the first battle of the next war.” The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, fighting as the opposing force (OPFOR) at NTC, is adopting a range of new tactics and capabilities to more accurately reflect current and evolving threats. These are designed to better prepare US forces visiting the NTC for the realities recently experienced by Ukrainian forces. For example, the OPFOR has recently been fielded with over one hundred TS-M800 quadcopter drones. The amount of attention, effort and resources invested in continuously devising and implementing changes in OPFOR capability for these kinds of conventional collective exercises is impressive. I suspect the costs and practical constraints of doing this will increasingly be a factor that drives rapid adoption of Synthetic Collective Training Environments, either operating entirely virtually, or in a hybrid mode combining a mixture of real and simulated battlespace elements. Digital synthetic environments offer speed of implementation, safety, flexibility and economy, creating scope for accelerating the process of doctrine development through agile wargaming. Furthermore the same approaches can be used to scaffold the learning process when trialling new approaches before these are actually applied in conventional field-based collective exercise serials. #defensetraining #defencetechnology #defenceinnovation #defence #simulation #training

The latest issue of Defence Connect magazine: Autonomous and Uncrewed is out now, packed with insights you don’t want to miss. Read about the latest cutting-edge autonomous and uncrewed systems that are revolutionising the modern battlefield: • Large optionally crewed surface vessels: Just how will autonomy fit into our future Royal Australian Navy? • Demystifying artificial intelligence and autonomy – how data processing and projection will work on the battlespace. • Democratised warfare? How autonomous systems have revolutionised urban and littoral combat in the Red Sea and Gaza. • Drone carriers, a rethink of how to protect Australia’s maritime approaches. • Loitering munitions – a battlefield game changer or much ado about nothing?! Click the link below to dive into key industry analysis and commentary from our team of expert contributors. Don’t miss this special edition! ⬇️ Read the edition here: https://bit.ly/49IncJS #DefenceConnect #defence #news #navy #Australia #military #magazine #defencenews #insights

Nineveh: Retaking Mosul (Wargame Wednesday) This week, we tackle Nineveh, a wargame simulating the 2017 Iraqi offensive against Daesh in Western Mosul. Simple to learn but strategically rich, it offers unique features like: Mission Priorities: Choose time, casualties, or collateral damage, shaping your victory conditions. Customizable Arsenal: Spend 30 points on cards for air support, artillery, media, and more. Nineveh hones critical thinking, decision-making, and resource management while exploring modern assets like UAVs and electronic warfare. Though victory calculations can be tricky (explained in the video!), the game provides valuable insights into complex urban warfare. Ready to experience the liberation of Mosul? Dive into Nineveh! Nineveh Overview Video Link: https://lnkd.in/ebBj_4CQ #wargaming #wargame #wargames #war #warfare #warfighter #learning #education #marines #marinecorps #usmc #teaching #instruction #facilitation

The latest issue of Defence Connect magazine: Autonomous and Uncrewed is out now, packed with insights you don’t want to miss. Read about the latest cutting-edge autonomous and uncrewed systems that are revolutionising the modern battlefield: • Large optionally crewed surface vessels: Just how will autonomy fit into our future Royal Australian Navy? • Demystifying artificial intelligence and autonomy – how data processing and projection will work on the battlespace. • Democratised warfare? How autonomous systems have revolutionised urban and littoral combat in the Red Sea and Gaza. • Drone carriers, a rethink of how to protect Australia’s maritime approaches. • Loitering munitions – a battlefield game changer or much ado about nothing?! Click the link below to dive into key industry analysis and commentary from our team of expert contributors. Don’t miss this special edition! ⬇️ Read the edition here: https://bit.ly/49IncJS #DefenceConnect #defence #news #navy #Australia #military #magazine #defencenews #insights

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

[? #ThalesCollaborativeArtillery – Episode 3] Rocket, artillery, mortar launcher solutions Bringing innovation to the battlefield with cutting-edge systems; a versatile asset for modern military missions. ? Long-range precision and semi-automatic loading ? Mobile fire support: deploy, fire and withdraw within minutes ? Seamless integration between missions, enhancing coordination and battlefield effectiveness ? Protection features that fortify mission accuracy, ensuring unit security