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Hostile UAS present a pervasive threat that is difficult to detect and counter. The ability to detect and target hostile UAS would make #GrayEagle25M an ideal complement to today’s air defense systems. #AUSA2023 Learn more: https://ow.ly/38hZ50PVmsH

Being far away from the front line brings more security for troops, however, the risk of enemy detection and interference increases with long-distance range missiles. Modern weapon systems like the Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) – a precision bomb that can hit targets at a distance of up to 150km with an accuracy of just one meter – are therefore highly engineered. A GLSDB is equipped with seven satellite channels to navigate, an addition to the inertial navigation and the anti-jamming system. Coupled with security protocols they ensure highest continuity of operations.

Drone Detection Capability The expert explained that a drone’s location is determined by early warning radars employed by Russian forces. Their transmission is interfered with and jammed using electronic warfare weapons. Besides that, Moscow also uses a variety of weapons, including machine guns and air defense systems, like the Tor missile system, to shoot drones. Russia has been relentlessly working to advance its air defense technology for better effectiveness. For instance, the military has deployed the state-of-the-art Niobium radar station on the frontlines, which scans the sky within a radius of 500 kilometers while simultaneously tracking hundreds of objects or potential targets. https://lnkd.in/dg--nYkD

Great article by the The Wall Street Journal highlighting the strain on the munition supply chain in light of the recent attack on Israel by Iran. The cost of intercepting the Iranian barrage attack on Saturday night was somewhere between $1b and $1.3b USD. Each Patriot battery (32 missiles per battery) costs around $1 billion. Jet Fighters, which were also used in the defense can cost between $30m to $109m depending on the aircraft type and variant. One of the leading Counter-Drone companies, Epirus is quoted in the article below that they can have their product in theatre by later this summer (read: IF on contract). RTX is set to have a high-powered microwave Counter Drone PROTOTYPE ready for delivery NEXT summer. Our defense of this new age of warfare is costing TOO much and moving TOO slow. In my RealClearDefense article talked about how "We are still using doctrine and technology from a previous era - this may have worked on Saturday night but was costly and shows a lack of incorporation of innovative solutions to defeat a modern threat." (https://lnkd.in/e3n_Dw5v) Technology is only part of the equation. We must innovate both our technology and our doctrine to combat this new era of warfare. Lets build for defense. 🇺🇲 🛡 #build4defense #buildfordefense #nationaldefense #defenseinnovation #defensetechnology #defensetech  #nationalsecurity #DoDx #nationalsecurity https://lnkd.in/dtwQs2Hn

🚨 Breaking News: Ukrainian Armed Forces Defend Against Massive Aerial Assault! 🚀 In a daring display of resilience, Commander Oleshchuk reveals that 71 out of approximately 75 Shahed drones launched by aggressors have been successfully neutralized by our air defense systems. The primary target of this intense nocturnal attack: the city of #Kyiv. The anti-aircraft defense operations were conducted across multiple regions, safeguarding at least six Ukrainian provinces: Kyiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad. 🌐 Update: Further intelligence confirms that 74 out of the 75 offensive UAVs, specifically the Shahed-131/136, have been obliterated by our anti-aircraft defense systems. A staggering 98.7% success rate! 🔥 Ukraine stands strong in the face of adversity, resolute in protecting its citizens and territories. 🇺🇦💪 #UkraineDefense #AirDefenseSuccess #StandWithUkraine #BreakingNews

The russian federation is trying to find gaps in Ukrainian air defense for winter attacks — ISW In particular, the researchers note that the occupiers are now diversifying the combination of their weapons in order to strike at the territory of Ukraine. We are talking about a combination of missiles, guided aerial bombs and drones, as evidenced by the latest air attacks of the Russian Federation on the Ukrainian rear.

The Need for Speed: Experts Say Ukraine Shows US Must Act, React Quickly in Acquisition More than two years after Russia started its all-out invasion of Ukraine, U.S. leaders have noted many lessons learned from the brutal conflict, from the value of airpower and drones to integrated air defense to weapons production to electronic warfare. In a June 6 event hosted by the Center for New American Security, current and former defense acquisition leaders said there is still another truth to be gleaned: the speed of technology and ability to respond quickly to new developments show that the U.S. must accelerate innovation and tap into commercial off-the-shelf systems. #PhoenixDelivers #speed

The most important statement in this article is: “Since then, however, Ukraine has only employed them in a limited fashion and has not made combined arms warfare part of its operations, the defense official said.” Yes the character of war has changed. No the tank is not dead, however future employment may be different than current doctrine. Combined Arms Maneuver is essential to overall success and survival in ground combat. We must learn to mask effectively in multiple spectrums.

Gone are the days of just worrying about “active swimmer” and simple pier security ATFP threats. Naval Installations and Regions must shift to a war footing and consider SHORAD, counter unmanned systems (USV, UAV, UGV), or suffer a similar situation like the Russians in Crimea or the US at Pearl Harbor. Electronic Warfare systems have a role to play here as part of a larger coastal/port security system. #electronicwarfare #maritimesecurity Russia confirms damage to warship in Black Sea