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🆕 Premiere of the Mobile Satellite ISR Reconnaissance Platform at the MSPO ❕ 👉 The result of the collaboration established a year ago during the International Defence Industry Exhibition between the Polish Armaments Group #PGZ, ICEYE, and Military Communication Works No. 1 was showcased at this year's MSPO in Kielce. The Mobile Satellite ISR Reconnaissance Platform is one of the most advanced solutions in the world, enabling armed forces to make quick decisions based on real-time satellite data. 👉Military Communication Works No. 1 S.A. (WZŁ-1 S.A.), ICEYE Poland, the local branch of the global leader in Earth observation through radar satellites, and the Polish Armaments Group S.A. (PGZ S.A.) have jointly demonstrated the Mobile Satellite ISR Reconnaissance Platform (MPRS ISR), adapted to work with satellites equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical sensors. 👉The solution integrates communication and data transmission systems, user security, power supply, and a specially designed antenna system, ensuring fast data transmission and direct distribution to the appropriate recipients at any command level. All components are integrated into a specially equipped container, which will be transported on a Jelcz chassis. #DefenceIndustry #DefenceTechnology #Army #PGZ #MSPO #TargiKielce

Proud to have EpiSci's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) AIR award covered in Aviation Week Network. "EpiSci and our sub, PhysicsAI, are the only teams who participated in the original AlphaDogfight Trials, are currently performers on the Air Combat Evolution Program (ACE) and are now also performers on the AIR program. Earlier this month, the Secretary of the Air Force safely experienced fully AI-controlled flight and high-G combat maneuvers in a modified F-16 controlled by our AI agents. The AIR program allows us to continue this proud history of excellence in air combat autonomy.” - Dan "Animal" Javorsek, PhD https://lnkd.in/gfD7Bz-q Bo Ryu, Dan "Animal" Javorsek, PhD, Epiphany Ryu, Chris Gentile, Chris Cotting, Matthew Niemiec, Nadja Adilovic, Louis Dube #TacticalAI #DefenseTech #DARPA #AlphaDogfight #ACE #PhysicsAI

After a 13-year hiatus, American aerospace company Bell Flight and Italian aviation giant Leonardo have rekindled their partnership to explore the future of tiltrotor technology. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly "evaluate cooperation opportunities" in this innovative field. Their collaboration will kick off with contributing to a NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) concept study. Leonardo will lead the effort on proposing a tiltrotor design, with Bell providing support. Tiltrotors are significantly faster than traditional helicopters. This allows for rapid response over greater distances, providing tactical surprise and maximizing combat effectiveness. They combine the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) ability of helicopters with the speed and range of fixed-wing aircraft. This makes them perfect for inserting troops into tight spaces, evacuating wounded personnel, and resupplying units without the need for runways. Tiltrotors can carry substantial loads, including troops, weapons, and supplies. This makes them ideal for troop transport, logistical support, or even carrying underslung vehicles for special operations. #aircraft #military #tiltrotator #nato #aerospace #technology #innovation (Image Source: Bell)

#TriviaTuesday What is this? 1. Aerial loudspeaker 2. Aerial conga drum 3. Aerial reconnaissance camera 4. Aerial leaflet dropper (There’s a helpful hint on the wall of our artefact museum) This type of equipment would change and evolve over time, enabling one of the most important tasks of military aircraft through to the present day (which should eliminate the conga drum!). #aviation #yyz #aircraftmaintenance #onted #homeschool #RCAF100

In a conversation with the Atlantic Council, our CEO Pierroberto Folgiero shared our Group’s perspective on the importance of allied defense industrial cooperation, especially between Italy and the United States, and the opportunities of technological innovation in the maritime theater, from digitalization of ships to the new frontier of the underwater domain. Check out the video for some excerpts from his interview 👇 #Fincantieri #FutureOnBoard #US #Innovation #Defense

Redefining Warfare: Tiltrotors as Force Multipliers ___________________________________________ Tiltrotor aircraft stand out due to their unique ability to combine helicopter-like vertical takeoff and landing with the high speeds of an airplane. They form a distinct category of subsonic aircraft within the military. Several NATO countries are in the preliminary stages of developing a versatile new helicopter to be operational by 2035. This planned Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) is intended to support allies in various missions, including special forces insertion and extraction, battlefield transport, and medical evacuations. The primary appeal of tiltrotors lies in their capacity to deliver personnel and supplies to locations inaccessible to traditional fixed-wing aircraft, and to do so more swiftly and over greater distances than conventional helicopters. Can tiltrotor aircraft revolutionize military aviation? How has the ongoing conflict in Ukraine impacted helicopter design? This in-depth analysis provides answers. https://lnkd.in/gZ27AWpY #tiltrotor #helicopter #aviation #army #technology #innovation #research #NATO #soldier (Video shown is for illustrative purposes only)

Embraer and Brazilian AF begin studies for special mission aircraft Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force announced the beginning of collaborative studies to identify potential platform adaptations for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions. The platforms to be used are already operational in the Brazilian Air Force, such as the C-390 Millennium. “The Brazilian Air Force constantly monitors its ability to fulfill its missions completely in the current context, while also looking at future challenges and the evolution of technologies. Studying the adherence and adaptability of Embraer platforms to the future challenges of these missions is an expected way to maximize commonality and technological autonomy,” Lieutenant-Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, Commander of the Brazilian Air Force Photo: Embraer “Embraer has a successful track record in adapting its platforms for different objectives. The joint studies will allow the expansion of the solutions portfolio to meet the operational needs of the Brazilian Air Force’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions and potential international customers. This is another important step in the long-term relationship between Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force,” Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security The announcement took place at the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) in Santiago, Chile, with the presence of Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, and Lieutenant-Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, Commander of the Air Force. The post Embraer and Brazilian AF begin studies for special mission aircraft appeared first on Horizon. https://bit.ly/3vPDVgx

🇲🇦🤝🇮🇱 Morocco has entered into an agreement with IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries for the supply of two advanced military reconnaissance satellites. With an estimated value of $1 billion, the contract will see the delivery to Rabat of Israel’s Ofek 13 spy satellites over a period of five years. They will replace Morocco’s existing Airbus and Thales space-based surveillance system. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #morocco #israel #space #satellite #satellites

What Would Russian Victory in Ukraine Look Like? It would send shock waves across the globe, make China and Iran bolder, and endanger NATO. By Seth G. Jones April 18, 2024 1:05 pm ET As war persists in the Mideast, Ukraine’s fight for survival has slipped from the headlines. Yet its efforts grind on, and as I witnessed on a recent visit, its forces are in an increasingly perilous position against their Russian invaders. A palpable sense of anxiety among Ukrainian officials has replaced the optimism of 2022 and 2023. To grasp what is at stake, we must assess how a Russian victory might materialize and what such an outcome would mean for the free world. The most obvious way Vladimir Putin’s army might prevail is by breaking through Ukrainian lines, collapsing its military, and seizing Kyiv. Though difficult, this is likely Russia’s strategy, which hinges on using brute force in a campaign of attrition by wearing down Ukraine’s lines, forcing units to disperse, decimating its defense production and breaking Ukrainian society’s morale.

Reconnaissance is a military term for the exploration and collection of information about enemy forces, terrain, or other relevant operational factors. It involves the gathering of data through various methods to inform military strategy and decision-making. Types of Reconnaissance 1. Ground Reconnaissance: Patrolling and direct observation to gather information about enemy positions, movements, and terrain. 2. Aerial Reconnaissance: Uses aircraft or drones to survey larger areas from the sky, and can cover difficult-to-access terrains. 3. Naval Reconnaissance: Carried out by ships and submarines. 4. Satellite Reconnaissance: Involves the use of satellites to capture images and data from space. Offers global coverage and can provide high-resolution imagery, often in real-time. Reliable connectivity and secure communication, are the lifelines of effective reconnaissance operations, because they enable efficient utilization of critical intelligence in operational environments. #Satellite #satcom #vsat #secureCommunications #millitaryOps #criticalmissions #GovernmentGrade