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defense5 days ago•28 min saved

Rapid Mass at Scale: The Two-Year Plan to Deter China

The CFR report warns the U.S. arsenal is stretched and current production cannot credibly deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan within a near-term horizon, urging a two-year sprint to scale “precise mass”—low-cost, rapidly producible drones, missiles, sensors, and C5ISRT—through speed-focused procurement, relaxed rules, and bold industrial policy. It calls for a Rapid Industrial Expansion Authority, portfolio-level risk tolerance, and multiyear contracts; expanded OTA/MTA authorities; stockpiling of long-lead components; modernization of production lines; and strengthened supply chains under NDAA/FoRGED/SPEED Act reforms. The goal is to field credible, high-output capabilities quickly, while maintaining transparency with Congress and accepting some risk of imperfect systems in exchange for timely capability gains.

via Council on Foreign Relations|

#china #defense #defense-industrial-base

national-security12 days ago•25 min saved

US Reaper losses trim quarter of fleet in Iran conflict

The Washington Post reports that the U.S. has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the war with Iran, roughly 25% of the fleet, with costs topping $1.3 billion as drones used for surveillance and targeted strikes cost up to $50 million each, underscoring strain on stockpiles and potential shifts in drone procurement.

via The Washington Post|

#drone-surveillance-and-warfare #drones #iran-nation

technology15 days ago•5 min saved

Ukraine’s ground-robot revolution reshapes frontline warfare

Ukraine is deploying autonomous ground robots like Murakha to deliver ammo, supplies, and even evacuate wounded, controlled from bunkers as a grassroots tech revolution—more than 200 startups and 11 decentralized facilities across the country are feeding rapid development—and two Murakhas helped capture a Russian position in Kharkiv, though robots remain vulnerable to drones.

via Al Jazeera|

#ground-robots #innovation #military-technology

technology16 days ago•20 min saved

Pentagon pushes to speed weapons production as Iran war drains munitions

The Defense Department has directed U.S. defense contractors to rapidly boost production and delivery of weapons and munitions in short supply due to the war with Iran, a move detailed in a memo obtained by The Washington Post; progress is likely constrained by congressional funding gridlock.

via The Washington Post|

#aerospace-and-defense-industry #defense-policy #military-technology

world20 days ago•394 min saved

Chilling drone chase video exposes civilian peril in Ukraine

A chilling NBC News video from Ukraine shows a civilian being chased by an attack drone around a vendor’s van before it explodes, highlighting the civilian danger posed by drone warfare in the Ukraine conflict, just a day after a deadly blast on a Russian beach.

via NBC News|

#civilian-casualties #drone-warfare #military-technology

opinions25 days ago•24 min saved

Unlocking one capability could let Ukraine’s F-16s hunt Russian missile launchers in weeks

An opinion argues that Ukraine could use F-16s to locate and destroy ballistic-missile launchers within weeks if Washington unlocks a key capability, offering a fast way to blunt Russia’s missile threat while Ukraine continues resisting.

via The Washington Post|

#lockheed-martin-corp #military-technology #opinions

technology26 days ago•24 min saved

Pentagon taps startups to refill shrinking weapon stockpile

The Defense Department is turning to Silicon Valley startups to rapidly replenish dwindling weapons stockpiles amid the Iran conflict, pressing firms to prove they can scale production to military levels and deliver low-cost munitions as part of a sweeping new technology-driven strategy.

via The Washington Post|

#defense-industry #military-technology #national-security

technology1 month ago•16 min saved

US-Israeli defense-tech pact survives House bill, sparking sovereignty worries

The House's $1.15 trillion defense bill preserves a provision to expand U.S.-Israel defense-technology cooperation, prompting bipartisan concerns that it could compromise American secrets and sovereignty; despite an amendment attempt by Massie, the measure remains in the bill as Senate action stalls.

via The Washington Post|

#international-agreements #legislation #military-technology

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

Ukraine deploys combat robots via aerial carriers and sea drones

Ukraine is expanding battlefield robotics by using aerial carrier drones to drop ground robots and by deploying drone boats that can deliver armed ground units, including a hexacopter carrying a ground robot during operations around Kinburn Spit. The approach helps robots bypass tough terrain and Russian defenses while reducing risk to soldiers, reflecting ongoing innovation in drone-enabled warfare and drawing interest from the U.S. in similar capabilities.

via Ars Technica|

#amphibious-drones #drone #military-technology

world2 months ago•47 min saved

Drone Swarm Over Iran Could Explain F-15 Downing, Pilot Says

A U.S. Air Force F-15 was shot down over Iran, and the rescued pilot described witnessing a highly coordinated formation of Iranian drones described as a ‘minefield of drones.’ Four CNN sources say the drones operated in a mesh-like, interconnected system, prompting intelligence officials to assess whether such a swarm contributed to the downing. Officials are examining Iran’s capabilities and potential outside assistance, highlighting the global move toward coordinated drone warfare and advanced anti-drone defenses.

via Yahoo|

#drone-swarm #f-15 #intelligence

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Ukraine's Winged Drones Expand Deep-Strike Capabilities, Challenge HIMARS

Ukraine is deploying mid-range winged drones that can travel 30–300 km and carry heavier payloads, equipped with AI-targeting to hit moving or stationary targets behind Russian lines even if signal is lost. These drones cost far less than HIMARS missiles (roughly thousands of dollars per unit vs. hundreds of thousands to millions for rockets) and can operate under electronic warfare, potentially restoring a scalable intermediate-range strike capability. Analysts say the development marks a shift in battlefield dynamics by allowing Kyiv to target logistics and rear-area assets more effectively, though true autonomy and countermeasures will determine long-term impact.

via Business Insider|

#drones #himars #military-technology

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

First Fatal Strike by a Fully Autonomous Drone Reported

An interview with Ukrainian defense figure Alexander Kokhanovskyy claims a fully autonomous quadcopter used on the front identified and killed Russian soldiers and a truck in what is described as a 'terminator mode' attack, reportedly the first confirmed fatality attributed to an autonomous weapon. The drone allegedly operated without a live video feed or direct control, and a human-piloted drone later verified the strike. The piece places the event in a broader trend toward autonomous warfare, citing Israeli loitering munitions and AI-assisted target selection in the US, and warns that humanity has crossed a dangerous threshold.

via Futurism|

#artificial-intelligence #autonomous-weapons #drones

defense2 months ago•2 min saved

France and Germany Abandon Ambitious FCAS Fighter Initiative

France and Germany have scrapped the €100-billion FCAS fighter project after months of deadlock, opting to preserve non-core elements like the combat cloud while discarding the core manned fighter. The move underscores Europe’s struggle to rebuild military capacity amid underinvestment, with Germany questioning the need for a nuclear-capable, sixth-generation jet and joint leadership among Airbus and Dassault.

via Defense News|

#aerospace #defense #europe

technology2 months ago•20 min saved

Pentagon taps hobbyists to assemble 300,000 cheap drones in a $54B arsenal plan

The Pentagon has launched an 18-month Drone Dominance contest to spur private firms and hobbyists to design mass-producible, inexpensive drones—potentially 300,000 units—with about $1.1 billion in contracts as it seeks to rebuild the U.S. drone arsenal after lessons from Ukraine and Iran.

via The Washington Post|

#aerospace-and-defense-industry #drone-surveillance-and-warfare #military-technology

world2 months ago•12 min saved

Ukraine bets on Swedish Gripens to tilt the air war

Ukraine is set to receive Swedish Gripen fighters (C/D now, with E/F later) as part of a plan to bolster its air power, potentially leveraging up to 150 E/Fs financed by an EU loan. A Ukrainian pilot highlights five Gripen advantages—rugged operation from less-than-ideal runways, very short ground turnaround, ability to carry a wide mix of Western weapons, lower operating costs than MiG-29, and potential use of Meteor missiles—which could sharpen the frontline battle as Russia faces logistical strains and sustained fighting. The development occurs alongside continuing Russian supply-route disruption in the south, battles around Kostyantynivka, and analyses showing many missiles’ debris contains mostly Russian/Belarusian components; casualty/equipment loss tallies from Oryx remain unverifiable but show heavy losses on both sides.

via EUobserver|

#air-force #gripen #military-technology