US Military Technology

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If SpaceX's Secret Constellation Is What We Think It Is, It's Game Changing (Updated)

A constellation of hundreds of sensor-equipped satellites would offer unprecedented strategic and tactical surveillance around the globe.

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A SAR image of C-130s on a ramp.


GMTI tracks overlaid on a SAR image.

 

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Orbit Fab ships first satellite refueling ports to Space Force

The company's RAFTI port is designed to be installed on satellites to allow them to receive propellant either in space or on the ground before launch.

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Space Force sends Congress $1 billion list of unfunded projects

The list includes $846 million in classified projects.

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Congress passes $825 billion defense spending bill amid political battles, government shutdown threat - Breaking Defense

For the Pentagon, the bill’s passage signifies some return to normal order after having operated the first six months of the fiscal year under a continuing resolution.

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More Money For Flying Drone That Makes Missiles Think It's A Warship On Navy Wishlist

Long Endurance Electronic Decoys will be able to create ghost fleets to lure missiles away from friendly ships and confuse enemy forces.

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US Army has reached out to industry for the production of equipment to support the 5th Mid-Range Capability #MRC #Typhon battery which will be procured over the coming year. Army plans to buy 5 MRC Batteries in total each with 4 launchers, reload & support vehicles and BOC. pic.twitter.com/J2p5xpej8D

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) March 27, 2024

The @usairforce Advanced Range Threat System Variant 3 (ARTS-V3) program office has selected @LockheedMartin to develop and produce the Variable Aperture Digital Radar system.

The system will leverage both X-band and C-band radars to train aircrews against adversarial threats.

— Lockheed Martin News (@LMNews) March 26, 2024

 

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Coyote Block 2+ is a low-cost turbine engine powered (>555 km/hr) Counter sUAS missile optimized to defeat faster Group 2 & 3 UASs at 15+ km. Utilizing a BF warhead, Blk 2+ is command & control guided using a high-accuracy FCR with on-board seeker for terminal engagement. pic.twitter.com/G4DinR2kkw

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) March 28, 2024

C-UAS Directed Energy | BlueHalo

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Blue Halo's #Locust #HEL WS is operationally deployed in both 10 & 20 kW variants and features a fine tracking system, telescope, laser rangefinder, acquisition tracking system, and targeting laser. An optional palletized radar module with an extendable mast is also avaialble. pic.twitter.com/5ZwNZuM0Ay

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) March 28, 2024

 

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Hermeus readies Quarterhorse high-speed test aircraft for first flight

The aircraft is the second version of Quarterhorse, part of Hermeus' iterative plan to develop and test hypersonic systems.

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We’re also thrilled to share details on the next iteration of Quarterhorse – Mk 2 – which will feature the Pratt & Whitney F100 engine and fly at supersonic speeds next year. pic.twitter.com/xR93njD5gy

— Hermeus (@hermeuscorp) March 28, 2024

 

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"The vision of portable autonomy software for military hardware has been realized, flown, and deployed by Shield AI"... ON SIX DIFFERENT AIRCRAFT!
(*mind explodes*)

The world’s best AI pilot, Hivemind, just flew its sixth #aircraft: the @KratosDefense MQM-178 Firejet!

We're… pic.twitter.com/4tAadl2xYo

— Shield AI (@shieldaitech) March 29, 2024

 

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Northrop Grumman’s Ballistic Missile Target Successfully Launched for Aegis Weapon System Test

CHANDLER, Ariz. – March 29, 2024 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully launched a ballistic missile target vehicle to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Flight Test Aegis Weapon System 32 (FTM-32), in cooperation with the U.S....

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We are demonstrating our proven history of innovative rocket technology with the successful launch of a ballistic missile target vehicle to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Flight Test Aegis Weapon System 32 (FTM-32).

Learn more: https://t.co/bf0uq6i3Sw pic.twitter.com/fIAWznVRLq

— Northrop Grumman (@northropgrumman) March 29, 2024

View: https://x.com/northropgrumman/status/1773802312760279420?s=20

MDA, US Navy Conducts Successful Intercept with SM-6 - Naval News

MDA, Navy Conducts Successful Intercept with SM-6; Advances collaboration with Australia

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The Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin successfully conducted an intercept of an advanced MRBM test target utilizing the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Dual II with Software Upgrade (SWUP). Flight Test Aegis Weapon System (FTM) 32 🇺🇸🇦🇺🚀https://t.co/mIOI0UkJ8e

— Naval News (@navalnewscom) March 29, 2024

 

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Navy's Rush To Test Microwave Weapons Tied To Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Fears

The Navy wants high-power microwave systems to help ships conserve other weapons, specially ones capable of downing ballistic missiles.

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Northrop Grumman spearheads Missile Defense innovation with solid rocket motor advancements

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 - The evolution of missile propulsion in the United States has been a cornerstone of military capabilities since the pioneering days of the Wright brothers. Today, this legacy continues with Northrop

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Army office in charge of rapid development takes on Guam air defense

The Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office is taking on the task to create a joint integrated fires architecture to protect Guam.

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Air Force looks to industry to provide AI ‘toolkit’ for cloud-based C2 capability

The Air Force is exploring how automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies could be integrated into its C2 modernization efforts.

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Kratos and Shield AI Conduct AI-Piloted Flights on the Krato

--Kratos and Shield AI use Firejet as first application of Shield AI's Hivemind on the Kratos Family of UAS

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New Precision Strike Missile Seeker to Turn It Into Ship Killer

The US Army flight tested a Precision Strike Missile multimode seeker last year that enables the missile to perform maritime targeting.

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Lockheed Device Enables HIMARS Munitions to Strike Moving Targets

Lockheed Martin has demonstrated a communication device that provides in-flight target updates to munitions such as GMLRS.

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Pentagon tested generative AI to draft supply plans in latest GIDE 9 wargame - Breaking Defense

“For certain use cases, it’s proving to have a lot of value,” said Col. Matt “Nomad” Strohmeyer. “It’s not this panacea, but it’s also not this Pandora’s box of evil. It’s somewhere in between.”

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The Air Force hopes its Venom experiments will allow it to more quickly develop self-flying drone wingmen known as CCAs. https://t.co/SoMrqrwCOG

— Defense News (@defense_news) April 2, 2024

F-16s arrive at Eglin to be modified with self-flying tech

The Air Force hopes its Venom experiments will allow it to more quickly develop self-flying drone wingmen known as CCAs.

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SwRI and Air Force Collaborate on Advanced Cognitive EW Systems

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is embarking on a joint R and D project with the United States Air Force, following a significant $6.4 million contract aimed at pioneering advancements in cognit

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The US is building a nuclear sea-launched cruise missile. Congress must make sure it’s built right.

There are forces at play—bureaucratic, budgetary, and programmatic—that could stymie the SLCM-N if US lawmakers do not pay close attention.

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DARPA awards Phase Four with contract for Very Low Earth Orbit Propulsion System

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 - In a significant advancement for satellite technology, Phase Four has been awarded a $14.9 million contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop an air-breathing elect

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This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked

The video explainer from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency follows the test of an upgraded version of the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI).

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In FTG-12, the GBI interceptor — which can be used in either two-stage or three-stage mode — was used as a two-stage missile.