US Military Updates & Discussions

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During SINKEX, AML was able to engage a moving maritime target in conjunction with other Joint assets. VS24 SINKEX is the first employment of both the AML & #PrSM outside of the 🇺🇸 and is a significant milestone in the Army’s development of long-range fires capabilities ~US Army pic.twitter.com/0Ig0y7T6JF

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) June 22, 2024

To bring together the soldiers and capabilities spread thousands of miles throughout the Pacific, the3MDTF All-Domain Operations Center (ADOC) on Oahu, and a Battalion command in Japan were established...https://t.co/GhMe3H5cl9

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) June 22, 2024

AML in Palau. #ValiantShield24 pic.twitter.com/tPTzxpPsfS

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) June 23, 2024

Is this an Increment 2 missile or has something incredible happened to Increment 1? pic.twitter.com/EHNlzNeEQv

— John Ridge 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 (@John_A_Ridge) June 22, 2024

https://t.co/jV42SNk0ls

— Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (@ColbyBadhwar) June 23, 2024

 

[BMD]

Just to point out, HIMARS Inc. 2 will also provide for physically longer weapons!

The Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher or #HIMARS Inc. 2 is an unmanned C-130 deployable MFOM shooter with 2x HIMARS payload & designed for autonomous convoy operations, way point navigation, tele-operation & fire control operation. It will also be able to deploy longer weapons. pic.twitter.com/t4IIfPz64t

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) June 23, 2024

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The Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher or #HIMARS Inc. 2 is an unmanned C-130 deployable MFOM shooter with 2x HIMARS payload & designed for autonomous convoy operations, way point navigation, tele-operation & fire control operation. It will also be able to deploy longer weapons. pic.twitter.com/t4IIfPz64t

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) June 23, 2024

 

[BMD]

Extended range version of Army guided rocket enters production

Lockheed is cutting the Army's Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System's extended range version into its production line in Camden, Arkansas.

www.defensenews.com

 

[BMD]

Railgun Ammo-Firing Air Defense Artillery Cannon Plans Laid Out By Army

The Army plans to field a highly mobile 155mm cannon firing hyper-velocity projectiles to provide a lower-cost air and missile defense.

www.twz.com

 

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NY National Guard testing ‘pocket-sized’ drones that could soon be in the hands of every Army soldier

The tiny drones, which have already deployed with units such as the Army’s legendary 82nd Airborne Division, are small and lightweight enough that a single soldier can carry the drone, controller, …

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NY National Guard testing ‘pocket-sized’ drones that could soon be in the hands of every Army soldier​

 

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Joint Armenian-American military exercises “Eagle Partner 2024” have started in Armenia. In the footage, US Ambassador Christina Quinn and Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan accept the parade. The Armenian-American maneuvers Eagle Partner 2024 involve practicing an operation to stabilize relations between certain conflicting parties. The main goals of the exercises are to increase the level of interoperability, interaction and combat readiness of Armenian units, exchange of best practices in the field of management and tactical interaction. As well as preparation for participation in international peacekeeping missions. In his speech, Suren Papikyan highly praised the work of the US Army servicemen in Europe and Africa, and the Kansas National Guard, which has been a partner of Armenia for more than two decades.

 

[BMD]

Soldiers assigned to the 1st MTBF, prepare one of the Long Range #Hypersonic Weapon #LRHW Transporter Erector Launchers for transportation during exercise Resolute Hunter 24-2 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 25, 2024. (US Army) pic.twitter.com/y7Jm6hPR5O

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) July 18, 2024

 

[BMD]

Land-based capability with Aegis SAMs now possible.

Navy missile intercepts target using Army’s new missile defense radar

The Navy's SM-6 missile intercepted a target in a test during Valiant Shield using the Army's new missile defense radar and battle command system.

www.defensenews.com

 

[BMD]

Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment | Shephard

The ability to double the range and double the speed of conventional rotorcraft is a game changer for the challenges on the European continent.

www.shephardmedia.com

Army moves to expand 'space control' planning, 'interdiction' capabilities - Breaking Defense

"As we look out into 2030, we know from all the Army warfighting concepts that we have to grow space capability, and we have to grow air defense missiles," SMD Commander Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey said.

breakingdefense.com

 

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@randomradio, @Rajput Lion, @RASALGHUL, @Innominate, @Ginvincible, @Optimist, @Parthu, @Picdelamirand-oil

Army looking to conduct a flight of its Dark Eagle #LRHW Long Range Hypersonic Weapon system this week. The Navy successfully conducted a land based end-to-end test of its Conventional Prompt Strike weapon system recently that shares the All Up Round with US Army's LRHW. https://t.co/1jWrjN9G9p pic.twitter.com/XvF2O2bTDh

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) July 24, 2024

Guam


Rammstein

 

[BMD]

SM-6 Eyed As New Surface-To-Air Interceptor For The Army

SM-6, which the Army is already fielding to strike targets on land and at sea, could help bolster the service's strained air defense branch.

www.twz.com

 

[BMD]

✅C-130 deployable
✅Short to Medium Range
✅PABM and Proximity Fuzed Rounds
✅Designed for integration into FAADC2 & IAMD-BCS

Make it happen! https://t.co/aExOpBcrz5 pic.twitter.com/CsZ7DcOOpo

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) July 26, 2024

View: https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1816784858573664586

Cannon-Based Air Defense | Northrop Grumman

www.northropgrumman.com

 

[BMD]

Members of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren and Crane Division, operate a high energy laser during an exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-24, at Tactical Airfield, near Wellton, Arizona, April 4, 2024. pic.twitter.com/kVaEuK392O

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

Army Putting Pieces Together for Cannon that Fires Hypervelocity Projectiles for Battlefield Air Defense

The HGWS is to be a small, flexible hypervelocity projectile able to shoot from an Army M144 155-millimeter howitzer and Navy 5-inch deck guns.

www.militaryaerospace.com

Milestone B: Army's FLRAA helicopter graduates to engineering and manufacturing development phase - Breaking Defense

Prime contractor Bell is now tasked with providing six helo prototypes, with first flight set for 2026.

breakingdefense.com

 

[BMD]

Robot Dog With Gun Turret For Hunting Aerial Drones Being Tested By Army

Growing U.S. military interest in armed robot dogs now extends to potentially using them to help shield friendly forces from drone threats.

www.twz.com

 

[BMD]

Future Precision Strike Missile To Feature Smart Submunition | Aviation Week Network

The Army has four planned increments for the long-range missile, looking for an ultimate range of more than 1,000 km (621 mi.).

aviationweek.com

 

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Army’s successful hypersonic missile test puts fielding on horizon

The Army is one step closer to fielding its long-range hypersonic weapon after a successful end-to-end flight test in May.

www.defensenews.com

 

[BMD]

50kW DE-MSHORAD:

🔸First US Army soldier-operated #HEL to shoot down drone flying above & below horizon

🔸First US Army operated HEL to participate in joint warfighter assessment

🔸First HEL to demo dual operator, dual tracking fusion for integrated aim-point adj & hand-off pic.twitter.com/2P2BKtblrT

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) August 10, 2024

 

[BMD]

Rocket firing small drones. We've been playing with those as well. https://t.co/07qVU92LHV pic.twitter.com/18rvzcXl8Q

— AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD) (@AirPowerNEW1) August 11, 2024

 

[BMD]

Army expected to start fielding IBCS 'this year' | InsideDefense.com

The Army is expected to begin fielding the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) "this year," and will field it "in a larger way" in 2025, an executive from prime contractor Northrop Grumman said today.

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[BMD]

Army to test hypervelocity projectile for 155mm cannon artillery

The Army will spend roughly three years studying the physics of shooting the hypervelocity projectile from 155mm cannons.

www.defensenews.com