Auterion’s Post

Truly a step in the right direction.

Anduril Industries continues its expansion of products to the US forces 🇺🇸 💫 The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) adopts Anduril’s small uncrewed aircraft system - Ghost and and includes it from now in its Blue UAS Cleared list. 💫 Why it matters: it will accelerate its adoption wherever it is needed in the US armed forces. 💫 Partners for this move: United States Department of the Air Force, AFWERX, Air Force Research Laboratory. 💫 read more in the link at the bottom. #uas #robotics #innovation #defensetech

Last week we attended the Association of Old Crows Collaborative EW symposium. MACE and ARMOR can provide unrivalled EW planning and mission rehearsal capability. In the image below you'll see jamming corridors in MACE (black areas) and the same in 3D in ARMOR. In ARMOR, the SA-15 label in the top right is flashing blue indicating that it is being effectively jammed by a blue asset - in this case the Air Launched Effect (ALE) which is a drone fitted with a microjammer. This is covering the approach of the F-15s which are about to enter the SA-15 weapon engagement zone. MACE and ARMOR offer capabilities far beyond traditional mission planning tools by enabling full spectrum EW analysis, visualization, and iteration of planned courses of action in the presence of 5th generation threat systems. #MACE #ARMOR #EW #MissionRehearsal

The European Commission wants to invest in the development of key technologies for next-generation conventional warfare, especially involving artificial intelligence in autonomous and unmanned systems, according to an internal draft document, seen by Euractiv. The Commission plans to invest €335 million in 16 research projects and €630 in 17 development projects for the year 2024, for a total of €935 million, according to a 2024 draft list of projects to be financed under the European Defence Fund (EDF), seen by Euractiv. Projects and budgets put forward show a wish to invest more in conventional warfare equipment, with a combination of key disruptive technologies, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has shown its importance on the battlefield.

When we are willing to rethink the way we design, manufacture and integrate aircrafts, it becomes obvious that not only #additivemanufacturing is key to success, but also, we must also be willing to rethink the entire #digitaltransformation of the design, assembly and fielding processes and bring the latest technologies together to make the entire workflow optimized. Obviously, the fun part is the qualification and airworthiness ;-)… but the results make the effort worthy: > 95% part consolidation, > 98% tooling cost reduction, > 50% cost reduction Ability to go from design to hardware in a matter of weeks to a few months only. This is only the tip of the “defense aviation revolution iceberg”… PS: we are hiring: https://lnkd.in/gtBdVBmH #Replicator #3dprinting #defense #UAS General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Day 1 at #CUAS Technology Europe is off to a great start this morning. It started with a fantastic keynote from Group Captain Gary Darby MSyI MSc, UK Defence Director Joint C-UAS Office. Everyone is aware of Iran’s recent air attack on Israel, which launched 300+ missiles and drones from multiple countries for 4+ hours. 99% of these systems either failed at launch or in-flight or were affected by Israeli, US, UK, or other allied nations’ forces. As industry and militaries design, test, evaluate, and operationalize CUAS systems, the systems’ ability to protect against saturated air attacks, like that from Iran, will be critical. And as the second speaker of the day Stephan Kraschansky, MD Aaronia AG, emphasized, CUAS strategy requires a layered approach. There is no silver bullet. As the drone threat continues to evolve a layered approach to counter-measures will be increasingly important. Radar, RF, visual, and acoustic systems need to work in tandem. And the systems have to address a broader range of frequencies to counteract the increased use of abnormal frequencies. Additionally, industry vendors should closely track international opportunities to shape customers and collaborate with the soon-to-be-established Joint CUAS offices (JCOs) in countries like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Thank you to all five speakers this morning: Roy Bookham, Gary Darby MSyI MSc, Stephan Kraschansky, Brigadier General Kazimierz Dynski, and Lars Krogh Vammen. Craig Belanger, BCE Consulting (BCE), Joe Giandomenico, Anirudh Suneel, Ben Osterholtz, Mark Kipphut, Kristin Robertson, Jerry Spruill, Aaron Prupas, Dennis Carroll, Doug Reep, Scott Bethel, Jim Walker, James Hvizd, Tony Cothron, Richard Mascolo, Martin J. Bowling, Jeff Snyder. SAE Media Group , SAE Media Group Defence #CUAS #technology #europe #cuastecheurope #airdefence #defense #uas #unmannedsystems #CUASEUROPE24

Lots of interesting and compelling thoughts yesterday at #CUASEUROPE2024. The impact of proven mission assured capabilities like Patriot, IBCS, and F-35 cannot be overstated. These systems work, and work well. Years of investment by United States Department of Defense and our allies and partner nations (e.g., UK Ministry of Defence, Ministry of National Defence (Republic Of Poland)) and the people, process, and technology investments by Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and the highly capable and committed suppliers working alongside them cannot be overstated. But it is also clear that the number one issue facing industry and their government customers is their ability to collaborate with each other. This will become more critical as the threat environment continues to evolve more and more rapidly. Assymetric threats, collaborative enemy capabilities (e.g., Shahed 136), and cheap but customized platforms (e.g., DJI) will push our defensive capabilities. Government and industry will have to address long development cycles, the electromagnetic domain, and the lack of robust spending. And the best defensive systems in the world won’t be able to defeat COTS or exquisite threats if there isn’t enough time from when they detect or classify targets to when those targets reach their destination. Are our OODA loops fast enough will be a key question. How we address targets capable of swarm, autonomy, and AI will be critical.And there are many novel technologies being advanced by smaller companies like Echodyne, BlueHalo, Robin Radar Systems, and D-Fend Solutions that are worthy of better understanding and investment. BCE Consulting (BCE)’s team at the conference looks forward to learning more today. Let us know if you are here.

From intelligence gathering to surveillance and reconnaissance, the JUMP 20 medium UAS excels with a 30-pound payload capacity and 13+ hours of flight endurance. Discover its full capabilities here: https://lnkd.in/g2KD2Hz4

The Submarine Payload Market size was valued at USD 9.77 Bn. in 2023 and the Submarine Payload revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.06% from 2024 to 2030, reaching nearly USD 13.80 Bn. by 2030. The Submarine Payload Market is experiencing significant growth as navies worldwide enhance their underwater capabilities. Advanced payloads, including cutting-edge sonar systems, sophisticated weaponry, and unmanned underwater vehicles, are transforming the operational scope of submarines. These innovations are pivotal for ensuring maritime security and strategic dominance. Stay informed on the latest trends and breakthroughs in this dynamic sector. Request for sample report:https://lnkd.in/dsiwhXaH #SubmarinePayload #NavalTechnology #MaritimeSecurity #DefenseInnovation #UnderwaterTech #FutureWarfare

Combined Task Force (CTF) V-BAT is Embracing Intelligent, Affordable Mass! CTF V-BAT recently showcased its growing strength as we welcomed dozens of attendees from allied nations onsite at our Batcave and flight ops facility in Texas. We were once again reminded of the urgent needs and emerging threats facing our partners. Taking lessons learned from ongoing global conflicts, these partners are transitioning to a force structure that blends high-cost assets with intelligent, affordable mass—affordable, intelligent unmanned systems like our MQ-35 V-BAT. This strategic move towards hybrid force structures exemplifies an understanding of the future of warfare, where a mix of high and low-cost assets can achieve greater operational flexibility and deterrence. The greatest victory requires no war. #MQ35 #VBAT #AI #GreatestVictory #unamannedsystems #militaryaircraft