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 Are we too lethargic in anticipating major changes in warfare technologies? One cannot prepare for what one hesitates to anticipate, and it will hurt… Yesterday, at the HAAC conference in Tysons Corner, VA, I presented a talk titled “Ground Warfare in 2050: How it Looked in 2017”. It was a retrospective study of military-technological forecasts I made in 2017 and published in 2018 (see https://lnkd.in/dMvTSrca) The key question I explored in this talk: observing the current Russo-Ukrainian war, the largest modern war since WW2, can we assess whether we are any good at forecasting the future of military technology? Reviewing the forecasts I made in 2017, and comparing them to what we can observe in the Russo-Ukrainian war, I argued that a large fraction of predictions about military technologies of 2050 made in 2017 have already materialized, mainly in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Many other predictions appear on their way to realization, exhibiting both military necessity and technological feasibility Overall, the fraction of predictions that would come true by 2050 is likely to be very high (such as in https://lnkd.in/dE54JgEm ) Predictions are materializing faster than expected, likely due to a large war among technologically modern nations – Russia and Ukraine; unlike the predictions of the 1990s-to-2020 relatively peaceful period. You can find my presentation here: https://lnkd.in/dgkBKYAs

In military operations, knowledge is power. SIGINT, with its ability to gather and analyse information from signals, is a critical asset in achieving information superiority on the battlefield. The article (https://lnkd.in/eTWfi8ht) on the importance of SIGINT, future trends and HENSOLDT's innovative technology in this field sounds fascinating. 

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Knowledge of the enemy's deployment and movements is a key prerequisite for the success of military missions. Signals intelligence or SIGINT plays a special role in this as it has the potential to provide the crews with something that commanders at all levels strive for: Information superiority through actionable intelligence. In our brand new article, we take a closer look at the importance of SIGINT, upcoming trends and the HENSOLDT technology in this area. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/eTWfi8ht #SIGINT #KalaetronIntegral #makingthedifference #detectandprotect

Our Vulnerable Submarine Cables – Part 1: They have odd sounding acronyms, such as MAT (Mediterranean-Atlantic), SEA-ME-WE (Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe), and TAT (Trans-Atlantic Telephone). What are these? These are identifiers for some of the global network of submarine communications cable that link continents together. What most people don’t realize is that most international communications, even military, are relayed using submarine telephone cables and not satellites. When I started working in the cable repair business, all of these submerged cables were coaxial (not optical fiber) and of various classes, depending upon the application. They ranged from double armored to single armored, and lightweight cables, which had no armor at all. The armor was made from the plow steel we still use on sonar tow cables and consist of layers of steel wires wrapped around the cable to protect it on the seafloor. This all sounds great, doesn’t it? The problem we are facing now is that this global cable network represents a vital infrastructure component of any county using them. A bigger problem is that these cables are now exposed targets for terrorists and our adversaries. Today, there are an estimated 1.6 million kilometers of submarine cables installed around the globe. Back in the day, cables located in water depths greater than 600 feet were not even buried for protection. The cables in shallower waters on the continental shelves were typically buried to a depth of about one meter for protection from anchors and fishing trawlers. The problem facing us now is that these cables are a target, whereby an adversary can sever them to disrupt their enemy’s communications. What is the first thing someone does in an armed conflict? Destroy the enemy’s communications infrastructure. Photo: US Navy CRS Class cable maintenance vehicle. #readytodive #curtnewport #submarinecables

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SDA is seeking #industry proposals to provide ground infrastructure for advanced fire control efforts like the FOO Fighter (Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter) prototype. This solicitation for Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure (AFCGI) is an update to the acquisition effort previously called PGI, which stood for PWSA Futures ground integration. Under AFCGI SDA seeks a common, enduring ground infrastructure and resources to minimize cost and complexity specifically for multiple AFC prototypes beginning with FOO Fighter. Based on industry feedback and further internal planning, SDA refined the effort behind PGI to focus on infrastructure support to advanced fire control programs more specifically, resulting in the AFCGI solicitation and a future AFC mission integration (AFCMI) solicitation to be posted in the next few months. Responses are due Aug 5, 2024! Check out the full request for proposals for more details and submission instructions here: https://lnkd.in/dY9wYRGE #SemperCitius #PWSA #Space #Defense

#Turkish #defense giant Aselsan has developed #Türkiye’s first-ever homegrown Low Frequency Towed Active #Sonar System, or Dufas. This sonar appears to be similar in concept to the Thales VDS CAPTAS https://lnkd.in/gJpcSnwV. Closeup view. https://lnkd.in/ge4DiY5v The new system boasts state-of-the-art technology, such as active and passive sonar and omni-directional transmission capabilities. “By monitoring ambient noise in passive sonar mode, it detects underwater threats such as torpedoes, and it engages countermeasure equipment when a torpedo threat is detected, eliminating risks,” said the firm. Previously Announced System Capabilities https://lnkd.in/gad3ivKm • Indigenous Active Sonar Algorithms • Low Frequency Active Target Detection and Localization • Long Range Detection • Bi-static/Multi-Static Sonar Architecture • Interoperability with HIZIR System (Aselsan Torpedo Countermeasure System) for maximum ASW capability System Configuration • Transducer Array with Low Frequency Active Transmission Capability • Winch System to Deploy, Recover and Stow Transducer Array and Detection Array • High Power Amplifiers • Electronic Cabinet • User Control Panel Technical Capabilities • Operating Speed : 5 knots – 15 knots • Survival Speed : 30 kts • Pulse Types : CW, FM, FM/CW • Source Level : > 200dB re 1µPa • Detection range : > 50kyds

SDA issued a request for information seeking #industry feedback for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (#PWSA). The request for information provides an opportunity for industry to offer feedback in advance of solicitation posting. The T3 Tracking Layer will continue the capability to provide global, persistent indications, detection, warning, tracking, and identification of conventional and advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missile systems. The T3 Tracking Layer will also continue to accelerate missile defense capability by incorporating additional fire control-quality sensing into the constellation. Check out the RFI for additional details and submission instructions before Noon ET on July 29, 2024-- DEADLINE UPDATED!! Details: https://lnkd.in/evANKxt9 #SemperCitius #space #Defense

This Chapter is about to Protection. With the advent of scientific and technological advances, the domains of warfare have expanded to include cyberspace, outer space and the electromagnetic spectrum, and the nature of threats is changing accordingly. This means that the targets to be protected are also changing, but air defense remains an important issue.（Transtlated to Japanese） https://lnkd.in/gerPKbpe