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militarytech1 year ago

"Space Force Chief Outlines Strategy for Enhanced Commercial Partnerships and Innovation"

Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations for the U.S. Space Force, emphasized the need for the U.S. to rapidly develop and field new space-based capabilities to stay ahead of adversaries like Russia and China. He stressed the importance of partnering with commercial industry to harness technological innovation and strengthen the nation's presence in space. The Space Force released a new Commercial Space Strategy document to enhance collaboration with industry partners and modernize its capabilities, but faces challenges in securing military funding and overcoming budgetary delays.

via Space.com|
#commercial-partnerships#military-modernization#militarytech
militarytech1 year ago

"Russian Forces Acquiring Starlink Satellite Units Amid Ukraine Conflict"

Russian forces are reportedly purchasing Starlink satellite internet terminals from Arab countries for use on the battlefield, with Ukraine's military spy agency claiming that Russian troops are increasingly relying on the Elon Musk-owned service during their invasion. Ukrainian officials released an audio intercept of two Russian soldiers discussing buying the units, and it's believed that Russian agents are using intermediaries in Dubai to obtain the terminals. While Starlink has stated that it does not do business with Russia or operate on Russian territory, Ukrainian military intelligence has recorded cases of Russian occupiers using the devices, with some speculating that Russian forces may have spoofed or stolen the terminals from Ukrainian areas.

via Daily Mail|
#elon-musk#militarytech#russia
militarytech1 year ago

Ukraine Confirms Russian Military's Use of Starlink in Frontline Operations

Ukrainian military intelligence has confirmed that Russian forces are using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service on the battlefield in occupied areas in eastern Ukraine. The terminals have been crucial for Ukraine's battlefield communications in the face of Russia's invasion. Meanwhile, Russian forces launched 45 drones at Ukraine overnight, targeting agricultural facilities and coastal infrastructure, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to shake up military commanders in a bid to maintain momentum against the attacking forces.

via Al Jazeera English|
#drone-attack#military-intelligence#militarytech
militarytech1 year ago

Ukraine Establishes Specialized Drone Warfare Division in Armed Forces

Ukraine has established a dedicated branch of its armed forces for drones, reflecting the increasing significance of unmanned aerial vehicles in modern warfare. President Zelenskyy emphasized the effectiveness of drones in battles and their role in changing the security situation in the Black Sea. The move is unprecedented, as no other national military is known to have a specialized drone branch. Drones have played a significant role in conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas war, and Yemen's civil war. The new Unmanned Systems Forces will focus on training, production, and deploying specialized units to repel ground assaults and destroy occupying forces and their equipment.

via NBC News|
#armed-forces#drones#militarytech
militarytech1 year ago

"Ukraine's Army Chief Prepares for Declining Support and Embraces Technology for Victory"

Ukraine's army chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, warned of declining Western support in its conflict with Russia and emphasized the need to rely on advanced technology, particularly unmanned vehicles, to counter Russia's advantage in manpower and resources. He highlighted the importance of mastering modern and effective unmanned systems to avoid a positional war and maximize combat capabilities. Zaluzhnyi's comments come amid reports of potential dismissal by President Zelenskyy and efforts by US officials to bolster Ukraine's domestic weapons and technology production capabilities in case Western support diminishes further.

via Business Insider|
#military-technology#militarytech#russia
militarytech1 year ago

Ukraine's Drone Warfare Escalates in Conflict with Russia

In the ongoing war in Ukraine, both Russian and Ukrainian forces are increasingly using unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and drones to surveil and attack each other. Aerial drones have been employed to monitor the battlefield and carry out attacks, while UGVs are being used for logistics, evacuation, and combat-related tasks. The conflict has seen a rise in incidents where unsophisticated robots have been used against each other, with small robots being fitted with jamming technology to counter drones. Both sides are actively developing and deploying these robotic technologies in the conflict.

via WIRED|
#drones#militarytech#robots
militarytech2 years ago

"Ukraine's Defense Ministry and Allies Address Drone Challenges and Long-Term Support"

Russian official Dmitry Rogozin has expressed concern over Ukrainian "gamers" using first-person-view (FPV) drones in the ongoing conflict, stating that the drones are becoming a new type of artillery. Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov highlighted the effectiveness of FPV drones, which have been used to target Russian hardware. The use of FPV drones has become a game-changer on the Ukrainian battlefield, prompting concerns from Russian officials about the need to counter this emerging threat.

via Newsweek|
#fpv-drones#military-technology#militarytech
militarytech2 years ago

"Drone Warfare Escalates: Ukraine's Tactics Against Russian Forces Revealed"

Russian forces in Ukraine have deployed Silok radio-jammers to disrupt Ukrainian drone operations, but Ukrainian forces have managed to destroy several Siloks using drones. This ironic turn of events adds to a list of similar operations, highlighting the limitations of Russian electronic warfare in actual combat. The Silok jammers, designed to detect and jam drones' radio links, have proven ineffective against Ukrainian drone attacks, possibly due to frequency changes and the jammers' lack of sensitivity and power.

via Forbes|
#drones#electronic-warfare#militarytech