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The future of defense requires agile, AI-powered solutions to counter evolving threats. Leidos AirShield is designed to meet this challenge head-on, providing advanced counter-drone capabilities. Learn how AI is transforming counter-UAS operations. #AI #DefenseInnovation

Indra is one of the partners with largest participation within the European project that is developing the anti-drone systems of the future, a key technology for the continent’s defence and to ensure the operational capacity of its armies. The company is a member of the core group heading the Leonardo-led JEY-CUAS project, which has been fostered by the EU through the European Defence Industrial Development Program (EDIDP). JEY-CUAS (Joint European sYstem for Countering Unmanned Aerial Systems) is a European project that strives to develop technologies to create a new generation of C-UAS systems based on a modular and flexible plug’n’play architecture to address the challenge posed by micro and mini drones. The solution contributes to improved situational awareness and counteracts the increasing resilience of UAS to the first generation of C-UAS, responding to new LSS (Low, Small, Slow) threats and reducing reaction times. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dZFmniaJ #defence #industry #EUdefence #EU #Indra #Leonardo #CUAS #technology #research #development

🇮🇱Ministry of Defense: A green lane for anyone who brings an effective solution to the threat of UAVs The Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Major General (ret.) Eyal Zamir says today: "The response to the threat of UAVs is a national task of the highest priority. The Ministry of Defense has so far invested hundreds of millions of NIS in development, massive procurement and the deployment of capabilities. Under the directive of the Minister of Defense, we have defined a 'green track' for engagement and rapid operational deployment for anyone who will bring an effective solution, large industries and startup companies alike. Our goal is to complete the development and deployment of new interception systems in the shortest possible time, which together with the existing layers of protection, the laser system and other means we develop and manufacture, will bring about a broader solution." The head of the Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General (Ret.) Dr. Danny Gold added: "The defense system is determined to complete a broad defensive response to the threat of UAVs, as we did to threats at the higher levels. Under the guidance of the Minister of Defense and the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, together with the IDF we formulated an operational architecture, which includes layers of detection, tracking and interception. Accelerated development".

I’ve been thinking about the concept of “Decision Advantage”, a term that came up several times at AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International Defense. According to Booz Allen, “achieving decision advantage requires greatly accelerated tasking, collecting, processing, exploiting, and dissemination of operationally useful information”.   This is extraordinarily challenging even when centralized command and control can be applied but let’s consider decision advantage in the context of autonomous warfare.  Specifically let’s consider decision advantage in the context of a “drone swarm” as envisioned by military planners paying attention to events in Ukraine ... and in the Gulf. Ukraine has demonstrated the ability to mass produce small, cheap and “disposable” drones. The history of war will tell you that mass attacks by many small forces can overwhelm a few large, sophisticated and even powerful forces (see the Bismark story in the WWII).  In context of Ukraine these small forces are relatively uncoordinated – although they may all be pre-programmed and / or individually controlled, true collaboration between autonomous devices has yet to be achieved. The ability for a “collection” of devices to receive, process, react to in-mission information and to collaboratively “decide” on an action / reaction (without ground control intervention) has not been demonstrated, at least at scale. This is the autonomous endgame. As one speaker at AUVSI put it – “whoever networks the swarm, wins”. We have some way to go to achieve this level of capability .. particularly in the context of data. The swarm generates masses of data internally and acquires data from external sources. This data must be received distributed, analyzed and acted upon, in concert, by the swarm. Leaving aside communication channels and distributed compute, we have to manage data across the swarm such that the right data is in the right place, at the right time, in the right format and it can be trusted.  Here’s one simple truth – a cloud first, centralized approach to edge data management is doomed to fail in this scenario – potentially catastrophically. #AUV #autonomouswarfare #droneswarm #defense #collaborativecombat

Complete Guide To "Military Sensor" A Comprehensive (PDF) Guide: (https://lnkd.in/dFvS9nuE) A military sensor is a specialized device or system designed to detect, track, and gather information about various aspects of the battlefield environment. These sensors can include radar, infrared, acoustic, and chemical detectors, among others. They are crucial for surveillance, threat detection, and situational awareness, enabling military forces to make informed decisions & enhance their overall effectiveness in combat operations. Military sensors play a vital role in modern warfare, providing valuable data for tactical and strategic purposes. The military sensor industry is experiencing significant shifts driven by technological advancements and evolving security requirements. One prominent trend is the miniaturization and weight reduction of sensors, making them more versatile and adaptable across a range of military platforms including drones & unmanned systems. Multi-sensor fusion is becoming increasingly prevalent, allowing for more comprehensive situational awareness and higher accuracy in target tracking through the integration of various sensor types such as radar, infrared, and LiDAR. The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is enhancing sensor capabilities, particularly in threat detection and decision support.

New developments in Counter-UAS center on high-power microwave (HPM) weapons. As reported in The Merge, venture-backed #defensetech startup Epirus has developed a HPM solution called Leonidas. "Epirus' Leonidas puts up a shield of energy that disables pretty much anything that flies into it. Unlike laser systems or kinetic methods, which attack one target at a time, HPM can attack multiple drones simultaneously--a unique capability that's particularly valuable against swarming drone attacks that typically overwhelm traditional defenses. And it does it for just a few dollars per shot." Even more promising, Leonidas represents how DoD can work with a startup to develop innovative, critical new technologies. The effort was led by Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office. After delivering 4 prototypes for testing, the Army immediately deployed Leonidas to real world missions in the Middle East. In the meantime, Epirus has already invested on its own in a 100,000 sqft factory to scale production. 8VC Bedrock #defenseinnovation #defensetech #freedomsforge https://lnkd.in/eJkrUDts

After a decade of building the future, tech’s new guard is going back to the American past -- spurring a funding frenzy in defense technology. Between 2021 and 2023, investors funneled $108 billion into defense tech companies building a range of cutting-edge tools, including hypersonic missiles, performance-enhancing wearables and satellite surveillance systems, according to the data firm #PitchBook, which predicts the defense tech market will surge to $184.7 billion by 2027. https://lnkd.in/dFEZXkk9

From €142 million to €1 billion ($1.1 billion) a year. The European Commission is pressing the accelerator on investment in weapons and defense technologies. From a total €590 million invested between 2017 and 2020, Brussels has moved to a €7.3 billion ($7.9 billion) package for the 2021 to 2027 period. This year alone, the European Defense Fund (EDF) has put €1.1 billion on the plate, divided into 34 calls for as many military-related research topics. From developing new drone models to sensors to increase radar capabilities. From systems to counter hypersonic missile attacks to enhancements in the analysis of images collected by satellites. From “smart weapons” to advanced communication technologies. The bidding process opened in late June, and there is time until November 5 to share a slice of the pie—and then a year to deliver the project. The project for a common defense has distant origins and was formalized in 2015, but it was Russia's invasion of Ukraine that accelerated the European Commission's march to spend on arms, ammunition, and military technology. One only has to scroll through the list of projects vying for 2024 funding to get an idea of what Brussels is looking for. On the plate is €100 million to develop a new long-range, medium-altitude drone equipped with advanced intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and recognition systems (or Istar) and piloted remotely. On a similar project, the European Union has already invested, allocating €98 million of the total €290 million needed to develop a similar aircraft, dubbed Eurodrone, to a consortium consisting of France's Airbus and Dassault Aviation plus Italy's Leonardo. Another €11 million from the EDF goes to the prototype of a small, autonomously guided aerial drone.

𝐀𝐈-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭 #𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 Today, I was impressed of all innovations in Defense presented at Eurosatory. For example, I had the chance to visit the Dedrone stand and delve into their state-of-the-art drone defense technologies. Dedrone’s AI-powered platform, offers a comprehensive solution for airspace security, autonomously detecting, tracking, and mitigating unauthorized drones. This technology is pivotal in protecting borders, military bases, and critical infrastructure in today’s geopolitical climate. One of the highlights of my visit was participating in a drone detection simulation. I am excited to share that I ranked in the Top 6 - proof that even I can handle advanced drone mitigation technology! 🏆 These advancements in AI and robotics are not only boosting efficiency but are also crucial for ensuring the safety and security of our nations. With threats constantly evolving, the integration of such technologies is more important than ever. #Technologies #Eurosatory2024 #Innovation #DroneDefense #AI #MilitaryTech