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defense11 days ago•4 min saved

Army taps nearly $1B for small counter-drone tech in FY27

The Army’s FY27 budget request seeks $994 million in discretionary funding for small counter-UAS (cUAS), nearly doubling the FY26 amount and backing a 'systems of systems' approach that links expeditionary and fixed platforms, sensors, and effectors to form an interoperable fire-control network. Planned spending includes $414M for operational cUAS, $165M for fixed capabilities, $132M for effectors (800 kinetic, 29 non-kinetic, 24 NGCM/Freedom Eagle-1), $108M for squad- and individual-level systems, $80M for brigade-and-below capabilities, $66M for directed-energy (two Enduring High Energy Lasers), $24M for expeditionary launcher systems, and about $5M for FoCUS logistics. The package responds to cheap drone threats seen in conflicts like Ukraine and Iran-related incidents, emphasizing interoperability and rapid prototyping across a wide range of platforms and technologies.

via Breaking Defense|

#cuas #defense #directed-energy

defense3 months ago•10 min saved

Norway's Secret Microwave Test Fuels Havana Syndrome Debate

A 2024 secret Norwegian experiment had a government scientist build and self-test a pulsed microwave device, producing Havana syndrome–like neurological symptoms; while not proving a foreign attacker caused AHIs, the case magnifies concerns about directed-energy weapons and has influenced U.S. intelligence reviews and defenses testing related devices.

via The Washington Post|

#ahi #defense #directed-energy

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Unraveling the Mystery of Global Havana Syndrome Symptoms

Havana Syndrome, first reported by U.S. diplomats in Cuba, involves symptoms like headaches and dizziness, potentially linked to directed energy attacks. Despite extensive investigations, including reports by the National Academy of Sciences and JAMA, no conclusive evidence has been found. The syndrome has affected around 1,500 U.S. personnel globally, impacting diplomatic relations and prompting enhanced security measures. Ongoing research explores advanced neuroimaging and environmental factors, while the phenomenon raises concerns about unconventional weapons and international security.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|

#diplomats #directed-energy #havana-syndrome

health-science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Medical Research Shows No Physical Harm in Havana Syndrome Patients"

Two new medical studies funded by the NIH found no discernible physical damage or alteration in US government officials suffering from Havana syndrome symptoms, with no significant differences detected in brain imaging, blood biomarkers, or clinical assessments compared to a control group. The syndrome, characterized by debilitating symptoms such as headaches and dizziness, has led to theories of targeted attacks using directed energy, but a lawyer representing some patients raised ethical concerns about the studies' conduct and voluntary participation.

via The Guardian US|

#brain-imaging #directed-energy #havana-syndrome

military-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"UK's DragonFire Laser Successfully Destroys Drones in Groundbreaking Test"

The UK's Ministry of Defence has successfully tested a new laser weapon, the DragonFire, designed to counter drone threats. The weapon, which uses a high-power beam traveling at the speed of light, demonstrated its capability to engage aerial targets several miles away. With a cost of about £100 million to develop, the laser system is projected to be deployed for naval vessel protection within five years, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional air-defense systems.

via Business Insider|

#directed-energy #drone-defense #laser-weapon