It’s called “Direct Attack”, or the ability of a stealth bomber to penetrate heavily defended enemy territory and drop bunker-busting weapons, hit moving targets, pinpoint small targets for close-in … [Read more...] about Close-in air attacks still needed despite new ‘Stand-off’ weapons tech
New Army AI technology accelerates multi-target attacks
A forward-operating Army unit is under heavy fire and poised to attack. The soldiers are armed with small arms weapons, shoulder-fired missiles, drones and even helicopter support, yet commanders need … [Read more...] about New Army AI technology accelerates multi-target attacks
New Navy USS Ford carrier launches armed fighter jets in war drill
The Navy is preparing the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier for major warfare on the open seas, by launching F/A-18 Super Hornets and helicopters equipped with ordnance for combat missions from its deck.It … [Read more...] about New Navy USS Ford carrier launches armed fighter jets in war drill
Army pursues ground-air ‘drone-to-drone’ unmanned system war teaming
As the Army looks toward future warfare scenarios, it is increasingly emphasizing the need to fully network air and ground drones to one another to defend advancing armored units in war, launch … [Read more...] about Army pursues ground-air ‘drone-to-drone’ unmanned system war teaming
Chinese armored vehicles conduct massive attack drills
The 2-million-strong Chinese Army recently conducted massive attack drills, tested warfare scenarios and practiced combat maneuvers in a large war game in northwestern China, raising questions about … [Read more...] about Chinese armored vehicles conduct massive attack drills
Army researchers set sights on self-regenerating armor
Imagine combat vehicles, drones or robots able to regenerate armor or other materials after being hit by enemy fire. Now think about advanced high-performing protective equipment for soldiers that … [Read more...] about Army researchers set sights on self-regenerating armor
Air Force launches spy drones over South China Sea
The Air Force is now flying B-1B bombers and Global Hawk spy drones over the South China Sea and other areas within the Pacific theater as part of a broader strategy to sustain surveillance and … [Read more...] about Air Force launches spy drones over South China Sea
Army maps plan for its new armored combat vehicle
The Army’s new combat infantry vehicle has gone digital, meaning the service hopes to optimize design plans using computer modeling “before” bending metal on new prototypes.Many of the initial … [Read more...] about Army maps plan for its new armored combat vehicle
Army Patriot missile connects with Air Force F-35 to destroy cruise missile
Imagine cruise missile threats streaming through the air toward multiple vulnerable targets. As that happens, radar nodes light up across a wide-spanning territory as an airborne F-35 senses the … [Read more...] about Army Patriot missile connects with Air Force F-35 to destroy cruise missile
New Army ‘Team Ignite’ force prepares for future wars
Tanks controlling air-ground robots, AI-enabled targeting and reconnaissance, attacking in milliseconds, vehicle and aircraft-fired lasers, self-guiding ammunition, morphing swarms of autonomous … [Read more...] about New Army ‘Team Ignite’ force prepares for future wars
