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US Army’s Warfighter Network (WIN-T) provides high-speed, high-capacity and secure reliable voice, video and data communications anytime, anywhere without the need for fixed infrastructure

April 1, 2020 Comm. & Networking, Human & Soldier Systems Comments Off on US Army’s Warfighter Network (WIN-T) provides high-speed, high-capacity and secure reliable voice, video and data communications anytime, anywhere without the need for fixed infrastructure

Today’s soldiers expect to have network access anywhere, anytime. With the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T), enables mission command and secure reliable voice, video and data communications on-the-move anytime, anywhere without the need for fixed infrastructure. First deployed in Iraq in 2004, WIN-T meant soldiers “had a high-speed, interoperable voice …

Neutron Beams can detect Nuclear Warheads and disable them

March 28, 2020 Defense & Military, Electronics & EW Comments Off on Neutron Beams can detect Nuclear Warheads and disable them

Despite making reductions in their arsenals, both the USA and Russia have extensive and expensive programmes under way to replace and modernize their nuclear warheads, missile and aircraft delivery systems, and nuclear weapon production facilities. The Nuclear Race between US, Russia, and China through their continuous modernization of all the …

Militaries developing Vehicle mounted Lasers Directed Energy Weapons to counter swarm of Drones , C-RAM (Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar) and subsonic cruise missiles

March 27, 2020 Defense & Military, Photonics, Weapons & Munitions Comments Off on Militaries developing Vehicle mounted Lasers Directed Energy Weapons to counter swarm of Drones , C-RAM (Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar) and subsonic cruise missiles

The drones have emerged as a major new threat to civilian infrastructure and military. The militant organizations have started employing drones to further their terrorism. Jihadi groups fighting the Syrian government – most notably ISIS and Jabhet al-Nusra – are extensively using advanced drones to pinpoint the Syrian Army’s locations, …

DARPA’s Safe Gene editing program developing tools to prevent Global Bioterrorism and Biowarfare threat

March 26, 2020 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Global Risks & Future Threats, Weapons & Munitions Comments Off on DARPA’s Safe Gene editing program developing tools to prevent Global Bioterrorism and Biowarfare threat

Gene editing technologies have captured increasing attention from healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders in recent years for their potential to selectively disable cancerous cells in the body, control populations of disease-spreading mosquitos, and defend native flora and fauna against invasive species, among other uses. The potential national security applications …

Countries developing Neutron guns as particle beam directed energy weapons to destroy enemy missiles

March 14, 2020 Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy, Weapons & Munitions Comments Off on Countries developing Neutron guns as particle beam directed energy weapons to destroy enemy missiles

A neutron beam can destroy electronics and that would be useful in warfare. The U.S. Defense Strategic Defense Initiative put into development the technology of a neutral particle beam to be used as a weapon in outer space. Neutral beam accelerator technology was developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory. According to …

Cyber attacks as big a threat to warships as missiles and torpedoes, Navies develop cyber security policy and risk management

March 12, 2020 Cyber & IW, Navy & Maritime, Technology & Systems Management Comments Off on Cyber attacks as big a threat to warships as missiles and torpedoes, Navies develop cyber security policy and risk management

The maritime sector is on the verge of a digital disruption. As digital transformation of the maritime sector is gathering momentum that will have a major impact on operations and existing business models, simultaneously the threat cyber attacks is emerging. Further the sector’s infrastructure will be exposed to more and …

DARPA Gunslinger programme to enhance machinegun’s lethality by combiing them with missile

February 29, 2020 Critical & Emerging Technologies, Security & Threat Management, Weapons & Munitions Comments Off on DARPA Gunslinger programme to enhance machinegun’s lethality by combiing them with missile

A machine gun is a fully automatic mounted or portable firearm designed to fire rifle cartridges in rapid succession from an ammunition belt or magazine. Unlike semi-automatic firearms, which require one trigger pull per round fired, a machine gun is designed to fire for as long as the trigger is …

DARPA “Flying Missile Rail” concept is counter to China’s very-long-range Air to Air missiles (VLRAAM)

February 24, 2020 Air Force & Aviation, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Weapons & Munitions Comments Off on DARPA “Flying Missile Rail” concept is counter to China’s very-long-range Air to Air missiles (VLRAAM)

The US has fallen behind adversaries in developing long range Air to Aor missiles. While US Air Force had awarded a half-billion-dollar contract to Raytheon for long range air-to-air missile, capable of hitting enemy planes from 100 miles (160 kilometers) away. But China’s latest offering, the PL-15, and another Chinese air-to-air …

Countries plan Unmanned Warships conducting air defense, anti-ship and anti-submarine missions

February 23, 2020 Navy & Maritime, Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Comments Off on Countries plan Unmanned Warships conducting air defense, anti-ship and anti-submarine missions

A warship or combatant ship is a naval ship that is built and primarily intended for naval warfare. Usually they belong to the armed forces of a state. As well as being armed, warships are designed to withstand damage and are usually faster and more manoeuvrable than merchant ships. Unlike …

Countries develop Sonic Weapons, the silent weapons used in counter-terrorist and crowd control settings

February 21, 2020 Electronics & EW, Security & Threat Management, Weapons & Munitions Comments Off on Countries develop Sonic Weapons, the silent weapons used in counter-terrorist and crowd control settings

Sonic weapons employ extremely high-power sound waves to disrupt or destroy the eardrums of a target and cause severe pain or disorientation. This is usually sufficient to incapacitate a person. Less powerful sound waves can cause humans to experience nausea or discomfort. The use of these frequencies to incapacitate persons …