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Anduril has been awarded a $19 million contract to design, build, and test second stage rocket motors for use in the U.S. Navy’s Standard Missile-6 (SM-6), a highly-versatile missile for defeating air, surface, and hypersonic missile threats that is deployable on 60 surface ships. The Navy plans to acquire hundreds of SM-6 variants in the coming years, making it the foundation of maritime missile defense and deterrence. Through this program, Anduril will demonstrate a high-performance, 21-inch diameter second stage rocket motor for an SM-6 variant for potential use in fleet area air defense against advanced, fast-moving threats. This program marks Anduril’s first public contract with the Department of Defense as a supplier of rocket motor systems. This award was facilitated by Program Executive Office Integrated Weapons System (IWS) 3.0, which designs, produces, fields, and maintains naval surface weapons systems. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gFY2QvJt

Credit to Priam Nepomuceno May 23, 2024, PH Army to secure naval, air bases under new defense concept | Philippine News Agency https://lnkd.in/gPBnR9Ad The Philippine Army will play an important role in the military's adoption of the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC), aimed at protecting the country's vast maritime territories. In a press briefing Wednesday, Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido said land forces are necessary for securing naval and air bases, as well as assets inside these facilities. "This is where protection is required," he said, noting that naval ships and aircraft along with their crew members are required to return to base for maintenance and other purposes after completing their missions. "The CADC, aside from being able to develop the capability to protect our assets, ang pinaka-importante dito (the most important of all) is to be able to sustain this protection, and the sustainment," Galido said. He also said the CADC is a "holistic national approach" aimed at protecting Philippine territory and interests. Galido also said the Indian-made BrahMos cruise missile systems, which the country has acquired for its anti-ship missile defenses, would serve as a "deterrent to (a) possible intrusion." He added that this capability is being developed. Earlier, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it would focus on five major defensive capabilities – cyber systems, air interdiction, surface and sub-surface, missile defense systems, and support systems – as it shifts its focus to the CADC, which aims to defend all of the country's territories, including its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). All of these improvements are part of the "AFP Modernization Program Re-Horizon 3." Under the CADC, the AFP is required to defend Philippine mainland territory, held island territories, and features. To ensure that it is capable of conducting this mission, the AFP needs adequate radar coverage to detect and identify intrusions in Philippine territory; air and maritime assets with adequate defensive capabilities; cyber defensive capabilities to defend against opponents looking to attack cyber infrastructures; and missile systems to defend critical infrastructures. The military said it would also need credible and capable land maneuver forces for both conventional and asymmetric warfare, credible reserve forces, and logistics support systems.

Historically, air threats have been optimised by their range and cost to strike targets at varying depths. They have largely fallen into two categories: systems that seek to evade defences by flying low to avoid detection; and those that fly fast at high altitude. Defensive systems had therefore been optimised to maximise their probability of successfully intercepting the specific threats aimed at the targets they were defending. Increasingly, these categories are being blurred, both in terms of the targets against which munitions are assigned, and their flight characteristics. The result is that future air defences must be designed to maximise their efficiency as a system, allocating appropriate interceptors against simultaneous, multiple threats. The sustainability of an air defence system is therefore increasingly determined by C2 efficiency. The challenge is how to establish a robust, layered air defence capability that can identify, classify and assign the most appropriate mechanism to defeating complex salvos. Read on….

"Does the Marine Corps still need to be ready for a variety of worldwide missions? Is the Marine Corps still required to be, "most ready when the nation is least ready?" In 2019 the Marine Corps embarked on an experiment to move away from its traditional readiness for a variety of worldwide missions and, instead, began to focus on a single, regional, defensive mission. Two pillars of the misguided experiment were, 1) the decades of fighting in Middle East were over, and 2) conventional ground combat was being replaced by long distance missiles and cyber warfare. Yet, in only a few short years, those two pillars have crumbled."

High-speed, long-range missile will provide greater anti-surface warfare capability. Raytheon has successfully completed a technical review and a seamless prototype fit-check in phase one of the U.S. Navy's Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface (HALO) program. HALO is a carrier-based high-speed missile that will allow the Navy to operate in and control contested battlespaces in anti-access/area denial environments and will support their long-range fires strategy. "This is a key step in fielding the Navy's first anti-ship hypersonic missile," said Colin Whelan, president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon. "It's critical that our warfighters have proven technology that can address advanced threats in contested environments, and they need this technology now. We're leveraging our expertise in hypersonics to deliver a straightforward and mature, digitally engineered system at the pace the Navy needs." See https://lnkd.in/eCwgNaqe

Defense Industry. The defense industry in the Middle East is a robust and thriving sector, characterized by its significant size and immense business potentials. With escalating regional conflicts and ongoing security challenges, countries in the Middle East have recognized the need to strengthen their defense capabilities. As a result, substantial investments are being made in the defense sector, creating a flourishing market for defense-related businesses. The Middle East offers a diverse range of business opportunities, including the production and supply of advanced military equipment, such as fighter jets, missiles, naval vessels, and surveillance systems. Additionally, there is a growing demand for cybersecurity solutions, intelligence technologies, and armored vehicles. Capitalizing on these desired products can lead to substantial growth and success in the Middle East defense industry #TomorrowBeginsNow #EDGE #LeadingEDGE #Defence #Tech #FutureOfTech #Defence #DefenceTech #FutureOfDefence #DefenceInnovation

🌊 Let us explore the Evolution of Naval Threats: A Historical Perspective 🚢 🕰️ 1910s - Submarine Menace: The introduction of submarines during WW1 marked a significant shift in naval warfare. Silent and deadly, these underwater vessels challenged conventional surface fleets, disrupting maritime strategies. 🛠️ 1930s - Aircraft Assault: The 1930s witnessed the rise of naval aviation. Aircraft carriers became formidable threats, projecting power over vast distances and challenging traditional battleship dominance. ⚓ 1940s - U-Boat Warfare: World War II saw the resurgence of submarine threats, particularly the German U-boats. Their wolf-pack tactics wreaked havoc on Allied shipping, posing a severe challenge to maritime supply lines. 🚀 1950s - Missile Menace: The Cold War era ushered in the age of guided missiles. These projectiles, capable of delivering devastating blows from afar, added a new layer of complexity to naval defence strategies. 💻 1980s - Electronic Warfare: Advancements in electronic warfare technologies during the 1980s posed a growing threat to naval operations. Jamming signals and disrupting communication systems became integral aspects of modern naval conflict. 🌊 1990s - Asymmetric Challenges: The post-Cold War era brought forth unconventional threats such as maritime terrorism and piracy. Non-state actors, armed with speedboats and advanced weaponry, challenged naval forces in unexpected ways. 🔍 2000s - Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD): The 21st century saw the emergence of A2/AD strategies, where adversaries sought to limit the access of opposing naval forces to specific regions. Integrated air defenses, long-range missiles, and coastal artillery posed formidable challenges. 🌊 2010s - Submarine Resurgence: Submarines once again took the spotlight in the 2010s, with advanced stealth technology making them more elusive and capable. The underwater domain became a critical arena for strategic competition. 🌐 2020s - Cyber Threat Landscape: As technology evolved, so did the threats. The current decade is marked by an increased focus on cyber threats, with potential adversaries targeting naval systems, networks, and communications. Reflecting on these historical trends provides insights into the dynamic nature of naval threats. The evolving challenges demand continuous adaptation and innovation to ensure maritime security in an ever-changing world. #NavalThreats #MilitaryHistory #MaritimeSecurity #GlobalDefence

Anduril Industries has been awarded a contract to design, build, and test second stage rocket motors for use in the U.S. Navy’s Standard Missile-6 (SM-6), a highly-versatile missile for defeating air, surface, and hypersonic missile threats. 🛡️ The contract is worth $19 million, and will support the SM-6, which is deployable on 60 surface ships. The Navy plans to acquire hundreds of SM-6 variants in the coming years, making it the foundation of maritime missile defense and deterrence. Through this program, Anduril will demonstrate a high-performance, 21-inch diameter second stage rocket motor for an SM-6 variant for potential use in fleet area air defense against advanced, fast-moving threats. This program marks Anduril’s first public contract with the Department of Defense as a supplier of rocket motor systems. This award was facilitated by Program Executive Office Integrated Weapons System (IWS) 3.0, which designs, produces, fields, and maintains naval surface weapons systems. 🔗 Find out more >> https://hubs.la/Q02CbxH20 “As threats from near-peer and non-state adversaries become increasingly advanced and widespread, it is imperative that we expand the supply base for solid rocket motors to meet and deter the threat.” — LTG (ret.) Neil Thurgood, Senior Vice President at Anduril. 👏 Visit the Defense Advancement website for further information. #demonstration #testing #manufacture #technology #propulsion

As threats continue to evolve, Naval Forces require advanced, adaptable capabilities to defeat modern threats. The Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) offers advanced capability with growing capacity to enable Sailors to defend against adversaries. Lockheed Martin is investing in integrating the combat-proven PAC-3 MSE with the combat-proven Aegis Weapon System to deliver an enhanced IAMD capability to Naval Forces. Paired with the Aegis Weapon System, PAC-3 MSE further enhances the capability and capacity of Aegis to defeat advanced threats. PAC-3 MSE and Aegis’s advanced capabilities allow for superior performance against highly maneuverable threats designed to counter Navy weapon systems and effectors. PAC-3 production is growing. Currently, the production line is at 550 PAC-3 MSEs per year. Lockheed Martin has advanced funds to further increase capacity to 650 PAC-3 MSEs per year. PAC-3’s growing production line paired with its advanced IAMD capabilities could enable the US Navy to address key capability and capacity gaps – now. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dZXnxBWk #LockheedMartin #IAMD #airdefence #missiledefence #PAC3MSE #interceptor #defence #industry #military #armedforces #technology