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Coastal perimeters can often present a security challenge given the unique environment. Hence, they need smart, cutting-edge technology solutions as threat actors get more sophisticated. Coastal areas host naval bases. They also have maritime establishments in industries such as power, oil and gas, refineries, export and import, fishing and shipping, deep sea mining, and research and development organizations. Check out the top 6 challenges of securing these areas: https://lnkd.in/gkDD22JQ #CoastalSecurity #SecurityChallenges #NavalBases #MaritimeIndustry #OilAndGas #DeepSeaMining

We've commenced an underground resource extension program at the RAM deposit at our 100%-owned Idaho Cobalt Operations in U.S.A., funded under a US$15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. The drilling follows drift mine development alongside the RAM orebody, with exploration programs at RAM and Sunshine also funded by the DoD grant. Prior to these exploration programs, ICO’s mineral resource and reserve were already the largest and highest grade confirmed cobalt orebody in the U.S. The US government has classified cobalt as a critical mineral due to its importance in aerospace, defense, and energy transition applications. The U.S. Congressional Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has proposed measures to sustain domestic American cobalt production. Read the full ASX Announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gwYfx_fD #JRV #Jervois #cobalt #ASX #ASXNews #MiningNews #drilling

Chairman of the Critical Minerals Institute, Jack Lifton, interviewed $DEFN's President, Dr. Luisa Moreno, at PDAC! Watch the video for a brief discussion on how Defense is positioned to fulfill the increasing need for rare earths: https://ow.ly/w3wO50QVUZh $DFMTF #criticalminerals #mineralexploration

Ultra Safe Nuclear is developing Pylon — a 1-megawatt, 10-ton-class microreactor that can generate electrical and thermal power on earth and in space. Pylon is a compact high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that uses helium to transport heat away from its robust TRISO nuclear fuel. The reactor’s low mass and volume will make it easily transportable to remote locations or for off-planet bases, satellites, and electric propulsion engines.

🌐 The Double-Edged Sword of Smart Mines: Innovation or Ethical Dilemma? 🌐 One of the more controversial developments in weapons engineering is the concept of "Smart Mines"—mines equipped with self-destruct or self-deactivation features. While these innovations promise to reduce the long-term risks associated with explosive remnants of war, they also raise ethical and humanitarian concerns. It is also important to remember that the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (which does not apply to naval mines) does not distinguish between smart and traditional mines. The use of any anti-personnel mines is prohibited under the treaty, which has been signed by 164 countries. What are your opinions on this complex issue? Can smart mines ever be ethical? Should they be exempted from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention? Under which circumstances? #demining #mineaction #landmines https://lnkd.in/dt4t4kPS

While APMBC does not categorically differentiate smart and traditional mines, it is a fact that a traditional mine, when being controlled by soldiers, is not a violation to the Convention, such as so-called Claymores. Some countries, even signatories of the Convention, changed the category of "M18 mine" to "ammunition". When a mine is remote-controlled and not capable of harming civilians or animals, it is no different than guided munitions or weapons and shall be under the rules for conventional weapons. What I frankly consider is smart mines, under the circumstance of remote-controlling and not harming civilians and animals, would be in compliance with the Convention.

Does depleted uranium explode when it hits a tank?No, depleted uranium itself does not explode upon impact with a tank. Depleted uranium is used in armor-piercing projectiles because of its high density and ability to penetrate armored targets. When a depleted uranium penetrator hits a tank's armor, it undergoes a process called "spalling," where it breaks apart into small fragments that can cause damage inside the tank. However, this is not an explosion in the traditional sense. The explosive effect you may associate with tank warfare typically comes from high-explosive shells or projectiles designed to create an explosion upon impact. Depleted uranium is used for its armor-piercing capabilities, not for its explosive properties. #explosives

Many people don't realize that #uranium isn't dangerous unless it gets inside your body. With the grades we're dealing with, we don't need to wear special suits or take extra precautions to protect our personnel. We just need to ensure that people aren't eating or smoking near the uranium. It all boils down to common sense. Learn more about our uranium projects ⇛ https://loom.ly/wKFhjdE CSE:UUSA|OTCQB:UUSAF

To be presented at #AMPP2024 in New Orleans, in collaboration with TotalEnergies, Petrobras, Naval Group, Exxon Mobil and Ifremer : " Field Data Collection for Cathodic Protection and Hydrogen Embrittlement of Super Duplex Stainless Steel for Deep Sea Application Use of Low Voltage Anode " #deepsea #cathodicprotection #hydrogen #embrittlement