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In today’s rapidly evolving global security landscape, maintaining a competitive edge is vital for the United States Air Force. As adversaries develop strategies to counter traditional military tactics, the Air Force must adapt and enhance its defense capabilities to preserve kill chain superiority. The kill chain, also known as the “find, …
Read More »Revolutionizing Air Warfare: Exploring the Capabilities and Challenges of Autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs)
The current generation of aircraft faces an ever-evolving set of challenges that demand the development of next-generation aircraft. One of the most significant factors driving the need for next-gen aircraft is the rise of advanced anti-air defense systems like the S-400, which are increasingly able to detect stealthy aircraft at …
Read More »The Future of Air-to-Air Refuelling: Advancements in Automated Aerial Refuelling and the Integration of Drones
Aerial refueling, also referred to as air refueling, in-flight refueling (IFR), air-to-air refueling (AAR), and tanking, is the process of transferring aviation fuel from one military aircraft (the tanker) to another (the receiver) during flight. The procedure allows the receiving aircraft to remain airborne longer, extending its range or loiter …
Read More »The Future of Aerial Combat: Exploring the Possibilities of AI-Piloted Fighter Jets
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has opened up exciting possibilities for the aviation industry, particularly in the area of aerial combat. With the use of AI-piloted fighter jets, the future of aerial combat is rapidly changing, and the implications are significant. The concept of using AI to pilot …
Read More »Eyes in the Sky: Balloons as a New Form of Intelligence Gathering
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of technology, intelligence gathering has seen remarkable advancements. From satellites to drones, we have witnessed a revolution in the way information is collected and analyzed. However, there is a new player in the sky that promises to revolutionize intelligence gathering further: balloons. Yes, you read …
Read More »Transforming Military Parachutes: The Role of AI and Stealth in Safety and Effectiveness
A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag (or in the case of ram-air parachutes, aerodynamic lift). Parachutes are usually made out of light, strong fabric, originally silk, now most commonly nylon. They are typically dome-shaped, but vary, with …
Read More »DARPA ASTARTE provides a real-time, common operational picture of adversary A2/AD airspace
The airspace above future battlefields is expected to be increasingly congested with large numbers of unmanned aerial systems, manned aircraft, munitions and missiles filling the skies. The situation gets more complicated when considering that the usage of the airspace by all actors will increase significantly in the future, resulting in …
Read More »Airships return for future Aviation, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and cruise missile defense.
Airship is a type of lighter-than-air aircraft which can navigate through the air under its own power. They are different from Aerostats that gain their lift from large gas bags filled with a lifting gas that is less dense than the surrounding air. Historically, airships have been used in applications …
Read More »DARPA AIR creating a dominant Artificial Intelligence (AI) air combat capability
DARPA has been developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technology under the Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program to assist pilots in dogfighting by taking over low-level maneuvering tasks from fighter pilots. In August 2020, the agency reported that an Artificial Intelligence has defeated Human Lockheed F-16 Pilot In Virtual Dogfight sponsored …
Read More »Sixth generation fighters for Air superiority in future anti-access/area-denial environment
Fifth generation fighters are the most technologically advanced jets ever built. They were designed to operate with the help of digital programs and fly-by-wire to counter the threats they counter on the battlefield. Sophisticated avionics, stealth technology and super maneuvrability advantages over older jets gives them domination in the sky. …
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