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The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation fighter jet developed by Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force. It's known for its advanced stealth capabilities and superior maneuverability. Seems like “unbeatleble”, isn’t it? However, engineering and technological advances do not stop and several countries and aerospace companies have shown interest in developing sixth-generation fighter aircraft. 🧐 Which kind of developments are you thinking about? 🙄 1. Advanced Stealth 2. IA 3. Directed Energy Weapons 4. Hypersonic Capabilities 5. Multi-Role Adaptability 6. Network-Centric Warfare 7. Advance Sensors 8. …

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Here is a summary of the past, present and future of the US Navy #aircraftcarrier: Past: - The first U.S. aircraft carrier, USS Langley, was commissioned in 1922 after being converted from a collier. It was used to experiment with and develop aircraft carrier operations. - Key pre-WWII developments included the introduction of islands on carriers Lexington and Saratoga to manage exhaust and the building of USS Ranger as the first carrier designed from the keel up. - WWII saw the evolution of armored flight decks, starting with the Essex-class, to protect against bombing and kamikaze attacks. The Midway-class further improved armor protection after the war. Present: - 10 Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarriers are the current backbone of the carrier fleet. Commissioned from 1975-2009, they feature an angled flight deck, steam catapults, and advanced radar and defensive systems. - The lead ship of the new Ford-class, USS Gerald R. Ford, joined the fleet in 2017. Key innovations include electromagnetic catapults (#EMALS), advanced arresting gear (#AAG), a redesigned island, and greatly increased #electricalpower generation. Future: - The U.S. Navy plans for the Ford-class carriers to remain in service for 90 years with excess power capacity to support future technologies. - Potential future developments hinted at include harnessing artificial intelligence to process targeting data from networked sensors and weapons ("mosaic warfare"), and the increasing use of long-range standoff weapons and unmanned aircraft. - However, the difficulty of predicting carrier technology needs so far into the future, given the rapid pace of change. Flexibility will be key. In summary, U.S. aircraft carriers have constantly evolved from their start as an experimental concept in the 1920s to today's nuclear-powered supercarriers. The future remains to be written, but versatility to incorporate new technologies will define the carrier's continued relevance into the late 21st century and beyond.

Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed tests of several crucial elements of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), marking significant progress for the program in its engineering, manufacturing and development phase. Forward and aft sections of a Sentinel ICBM missile were evaluated through a rigorous test campaign at the company’s Strategic Missile Test and Production Complex in Promontory, Utah. The tests lower risk for the program with important data about the missile’s inflight structural dynamics. Data from the tests help engineering teams mature models, lower risk and ensure flight success. The shroud fly-off and missile modal tests were part of the company’s engineering, manufacturing, and development (EMD), or design, contract for Sentinel. Northrop Grumman is closely partnered with the Air Force as the EMD phase progresses and key milestones are achieved.The Sentinel program is a modernization of the nation’s ground-based leg of the strategic triad and is planned to be viable through 2075. Northrop Grumman leads a nationwide team for Sentinel’s EMD contract. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/dA-PeChX

Modeling and Simulation of Aerospace Military Operations 🛰 This video demonstrates a low-altitude attack mission within the Aerospace Simulation Environment (Ambiente de Simulação Aeroespacial - ASA). The simulation showcases evasion tactics against surface-to-air missile systems (SAMs), highlighting the capabilities of the tool developed by the Instituto de Estudos Avançados (IEAv) of the Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB. Initially focused on aerospace defense, the ASA's basic model library now includes a wide range of scenario elements, including aircraft, missiles, bombs, radars, anti-aircraft defenses, and ground targets. The framework's modular architecture facilitates the expansion of its model base, allowing for the inclusion of new systems and subsystems from terrestrial, maritime, aerial, or space domains. This flexibility underscores ASA’s utility in simulating a diverse array of operational scenarios, making it a vital tool for strategic military planning and analysis. For more information, visit the official website and review the related paper (links in the comments). #machinelearning #simulation #aerospaceengineering #computervision

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Good old C-17 became a hypersonic missiles launcher ✔ Boeing has unveiled the innovative REVOLVER launcher system. It is expected to become a game-changer that can transform the C-17 Globemaster III into a formidable hypersonic missile carrier. ✔ This advanced launcher features two sequentially installed drums and an electromagnetic catapult mechanism, allowing the rapid launch of up to 12 Boeing X-51A Waverider hypersonic cruise missiles. ✔ The future integration and testing of the REVOLVER launcher and X-51A Waverider on the C-17 platform will highlight advancements in military capabilities. It promises to improve operations with rapid, high-speed missile deployment and set new standards in defense. https://lnkd.in/dWY8ngf4

As hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems make their way to the battlefield, the military will need to consider how to refuel these systems with hydrogen. But hydrogen’s nature as both difficult to store and transport has long been a limiting factor for its expanded adoption across the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The Collins Aerospace solution, which is called the Refueling and Servicing Package (RASP), will make refueling fuel cell systems with hydrogen as quick and efficient as pumping gasoline into an automobile. To learn more about RASP and how it will help increase readiness in tomorrow’s battlefield, The Modern Battlespace sat down with Robert Roy of Collins Aerospace: https://lnkd.in/enPFqyrC