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Did you know that sniper rifles played an essential role in World War I, reshaping military strategies and tactics? Discover the parallels between past and present warfare and uncover how technological progress transforms the battlefield. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cBv5U3 #MOWA #FPVDrones #dronethreats #StrategicSecurity

The three EX2 lead news stories today (www.ex2.com.au) are: Adelaide-based Silentium Defence has delivered five MAVERICK Fortress-3D passive radars just five months after receiving the contract from Lockheed Martin Australia; EOS has demonstrated its l;aser Dazzler technology successfully in an annual; Canadian Exercise; and a bunch of Australian partners will develop and manufacture a new Earth Observation camera. EX2 HEADLINES - www.ex2.com.au  ·      Silentium Defence delivers first passive sensors for AIR6500 ·      EOS deploys Laser Dazzler technology at 2024 Canadia CUAS event ·      Australian partners to build new Earth Observation camera In Other News: ·      Lockheed Martin Australia’s STELaRLab rebranded as Advanced Systems and Technologies ·      Raytheon demonstrates SM-6 integration with US Navy and Army systems ·      Charles Darwin Uni strengthens ADSUN ·      Defence to invest $100m in two Australian UAV manufacturers ·      Australia to acquire Switchblade 300 loitering munition ·      US MDA conducts first Hypersonic Test Bed flight experiment ·      Australian government partners with Amazon Web Services ·      Safran announces laser optical communications system ·      First group of Australian submarine workers depart for Pearl Harbor AUKUS training ·      Anduril to open large scale AUV production facility ·      Construction of first Hunter-class frigate begins officially ·      HII and Babcock launch new Australian JV to accelerate Australian SSNs  ·      Quickstep wins Moon to Mars grant and will build additional drones ·      Exail to provide 1000 INSs for German Army ·      Defence conducts live-fire test of Fractl:2 high energy laser ·      Australia and the US team up on AI ·      New grant program designed to grow Australian defence industry ·      Anduril to demonstrate SM-6 rocket motors for US Navy Read these stories and more at EX. Innovation is all about new technologies and techniques that solve wicked problems; it’s about the R&D and innovation processes that develop these new technologies and techniques; it’s about the linkages, collaborations and inspiration that make them possible. It’s called thinking outside the square That’s what EX2 is all about.

https://lnkd.in/dUMjkyE3 BAE Systems successfully tested its anti-drone AMPV C-UAS system: an Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System prototype. The test assessed the detection, tracking, identification, and defeat of stationary and moving aerial and ground targets. According to Interesting Engineering, the system was tested during realistic battlefield scenarios in which the AMPV C-UAS showed its ability to accurately detect, track, identify, defeat, or turn off stationary and moving aerial and ground targets. BAE Systems AMPV program director Bill Sheehy stated: “From the earliest combat capability concept stage of the AMPV program, we intentionally designed a modular and flexible configuration to provide an adaptable and ready-for-growth platform for the warfighter.” The US Army received the first AMPVs from BAE Systems in 2020. These vehicles mark the introduction of a modular armored vehicle system that enables the Army to customize the AMPV for various purposes. From carrying personnel to serving as a mobile surgical operating theater, the AMPV can be modified quickly for different roles. Brandon Gollwitzer, Moog Inc. (aerospace and defense company) Turreted Weapon Systems general manager, explained: “The fully-integrated mission capability demonstrated in this RIwP (Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform) equipment package on AMPV is ready now and poised to meet the current and future needs of our warfighters.” In the future, Moog will reportedly supply and integrate the C-UAS weapon system with Leonardo DRS’ Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radars, C2 systems, and Northrop Grumman’s XM914 30mm cannon. This innovative system provides significant improvements in power, mobility, interoperability, and survivability for soldiers. #technews #ai #ia #aircraft #defense #security #military #weapons #drones #geopolitics #usa

I booked the initial meeting with the Defense Innovation Unit while working at Domino. When I see stuff a post like this, it makes me smile. 😁 Sales Development is often a thankless role. Tons of pressure and lots of rejection. But every once in a while, you land a gem that creates lasting ROI and impact. As a former BDR, I love seeing meetings I sourced yield fruitful partnerships. #Sales #Marketing #Growth

The three biggest news stories on EX2 today (www.ex2.com.au): the UK MoD will invest more than £4.5 billion in uncrewed systems for the UK Armed Forces and Ukraine; DSTG’s biennial summit, ADSTAR, will be held in Canberra this year; and Canberra-based AI/ML firm Trellis Data will expand to Adelaide EX2 HEADLINES - www.ex2.com.au  ·      UK MoD to invest £4.5 billion in uncrewed systems ·      Trellis Data expands to Adelaide ·      ADSTAR 24 to be held in Canberra In Other News: ·      LOSV – joining the dots ·      RAN fleet expansion – what DON’T we know? ·      UK to supply drones to Ukraine, boost munitions manufacture ·      RAN to double surface combatant fleet ·      Australia’s defence industrial base to grow with surface fleet announcement ·      US Department of Defense launches five hypersonic missile tracking satellites ·      UK to supply drones to Ukraine, boost munitions manufacture ·      Two Australian companies to participate in Canadian C-UAS exercise ·      Department of Industry funds 21 CRC-Ps ·      US Navy selects vendors for Unmanned Undersea Vehicle program ·      US Army cancels FARA as it pursues less expensive airborne recce ·      General Atomics reveals experimental XQ-67A uncrewed jet ·      Defence invests further $400M in MG-28A Ghost Bat ·      BAE Systems Australia and TAS DCRC complete UGV research program ·      AUKUS trials AI in robot vehicles in Australia ·      SOFWERX to hold Air-launched Loiter Munition (ALM) assessment event ·      BAE Systems acquires UAV manufacturer Malloy Aeronautics ·      Defence selects 11 Australian drone manufacturers for ADF demonstration ·      IN DETAIL: Tier 1 options for the RAN’s surface combatant fleet Read these stories and more at EX. Innovation is all about new technologies and techniques that solve wicked problems; it’s about the R&D and innovation processes that develop these new technologies and techniques; it’s about the linkages, collaborations and inspiration that make them possible. It’s called thinking outside the square That’s what EX2 is all about.

This article gives credible and detailed guidance on how to use existing acquisition pathways and contract mechanisms to speed the development and fielding of commercially available systems. While the MQ-9 is used as an example, the principles are relevant throughout the #unmanned sector and the DoD as a whole. #defenseprocurement #military #UAS #USMC

🌐 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞!🌐 The Future of Air Warfare🚀 stands at the crossroads of uncertainty and innovation! Recent advancements in drone technology coupled with funding dilemmas have put the U.S. Air Force into a predicament about the destiny of their planned sixth-gen stealth fighter. The 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (NGAD) fighter, a high-stake project, is now up for a reevaluation. 🤔✈️ Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin has yet to make a firm decision, but he did provide some intriguing clues. A potential shift on the horizon from long-term platforms to rapidly changing unmanned systems that could tackle new threats with higher efficiency. 🎯🕹️ This introspection is partly a result of insights from the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 (CCA) drone wingman initiative. A possibility of fast-paced designs and short sustainment tails might navigate the defense industry to a fresh course. Allvin further hinted that newer platforms might not necessarily have a tenure as long as their predecessors, indicating a potential change in tactics. 🔄🛰️ So, what does this signify for the defense industry? And how might it affect the future of warfare? The answers are yet to unfold! Watch this space for more updates on #AirForce #NGAD #DroneTechnology #DefenseIndustry 📡🌐🔍

Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced the company's next-gen loitering munition at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2024 in Tampa 🆕 Rogue 1 is a VTOL sUAS that enables warfighters to conduct precision-strikes against moving and stationary armored targets. The lightweight Rogue 1, developed for today's harsh battlefield conditions, has a 30-minute flight time, burst speeds of more than 70mph, and a range of greater than six miles. 🔗 Find out more > > https://hubs.la/Q02wwYmJ0 JihFen Lei, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Teledyne FLIR Defense, said; “The new Rogue 1 gives warfighters the versatility, survivability and lethality demanded by the modern battlespace. With its unique ability to be recovered and reused when targeting conditions change, this innovative platform also offers military forces greater economy and flexibility. “Rogue 1 leverages our decades of expertise developing combat-proven drone technology and complements our global UAS portfolio – from the Black Hornet nano-drone to our SkyRaider and SkyRanger quadcopters to our StormCaster sensor and targeting payloads." Read more on the Defense Advancement website. #defense #uas #drone #military #tech

The US military is keeping it secret who won the real-world dogfight between a human pilot and an AI flying an F-16 fighter jet - Business Insider "The tests occurred last September at Edwards Air Force Base in California, where the two jets flew at speeds of up to 1,200 miles per hour and practiced a range of dogfighting scenarios. Footage released by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency showed the jets maneuvering through the skies around one another in a step up from previous testing. The AI-controlled fighter jet, called the X-62A Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft, is a modified version of an F-16." @Calian Group is currently leading a project supporting development of intelligent systems for the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes (DND/CAF). The Calian team is working with a range of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), multimodal displays, attention-aware displays (sustained attention), clutter and situation awareness, trust in automation, human automation interaction with unmanned systems, man-unmanned teaming, intelligent adaptive interfaces, augmented cognition, adaptive learning and intelligent tutoring. The research will help the CAF in its design, implementation, acquisition, and operation of military systems such as AI, robotics and autonomous systems. To learn more about our AI expertise, please visit our Calian Defence Solutions Hub @https://lnkd.in/eYbKzM2d #artificialintelligence #AI #defence #emergingtechnologies #autonomoussystems #robotics Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02vv-mY0

The Silent Hunter short range air defense system being operated by Saudi forces is being reported as having success intercepting Houthi-launched drones. When operating in cross-national contexts, the ability to train using virtual models that reflect up-to-date equipment fielded by military partners is critical. Doing so ensures personnel can recognize friendly assets in the battlefield, and understand how vehicle geometry and performance characteristics will affect real-life manoeuvres. Silent Hunter is one of our newest models, added to the VRSG library last week and available for download at no cost for users with active software maintenance. VRSG’s 3D military and civilian entity models feature highly detailed geometry, articulated parts, damage states, and advanced animations such as moving wheels or tank tracks that turn at a rate coupled to vehicle velocity. Many have multiple paint schemes and most support time real-time, physics-based thermal sensor viewing within VRSG. #model #3d #3dartist #virtual #military #training #simulator #simulation #defense #silenthunter #airdefense #CUAS #drone #counterdrone