French underwater drone swarm maker bids to reshape maritime surveillance missions

French underwater drone swarm maker bids to reshape maritime surveillance missions
French underwater drone swarm maker bids to reshape maritime surveillance missions

A company official told Breaking Defense that the micro AUV market is relatively niche, but new startups are beginning to pop up, and it’s likely a similar trend to the proliferation of uncrewed aerial systems and uncrewed ground combat systems will soon emerge in the naval domain.

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Sovereign space as a new line of defense

Sovereign space as a new line of defense
Sovereign space as a new line of defense

The O3b mPOWER medium-Earth orbit constellation enables nations to maintain control and autonomy over their space networks and safeguard national security, and to establish sovereign communications capabilities without relying solely on the government-proprietary satellite systems.

Bombardier awarded Army prototyping contract for HADES spy plane

Bombardier awarded Army prototyping contract for HADES spy plane
Bombardier awarded Army prototyping contract for HADES spy plane

Under the deal, the company will provide one Global 6500 jet with options for the service to buy two more.

Higher, faster, longer: Army awards ATHENA scout jet contract to Sierra Nevada

Higher, faster, longer: Army awards ATHENA scout jet contract to Sierra Nevada
Higher, faster, longer: Army awards ATHENA scout jet contract to Sierra Nevada

The two ATHENA aircraft are part of the Army’s long-term move from prop-driven intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance to higher-performance jets.

Australian MoD: Over $1.5B AUD in pipeline for fourth Triton, P-8 upgrades

Australian MoD: Over $1.5B AUD in pipeline for fourth Triton, P-8 upgrades
Australian MoD: Over $1.5B AUD in pipeline for fourth Triton, P-8 upgrades

“The purchase of an additional Triton will enhance operations from Australia’s northern bases, a priority under the Defence Strategic Review,” Pat Conroy, minister for defense industry, said in a statement.

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A solution rises for Middle East nations that demand persistent ISR for border and maritime security

A solution rises for Middle East nations that demand persistent ISR for border and maritime security
A solution rises for Middle East nations that demand persistent ISR for border and maritime security

A VTOL system with no stick or rudder plus beyond line-of-sight ISR meets the demands of the UAE and its Middle East neighbors.

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ISR-as-a-Service will let the Army see more, farther, and persistently at every echelon

ISR-as-a-Service will let the Army see more, farther, and persistently at every echelon
ISR-as-a-Service will let the Army see more, farther, and persistently at every echelon

ISR at standoff distances that counters near-peer capabilities demands sensors with greater range, more varied types of sensors for detection, and the ability to quickly swap them out as threats evolve.

Russia’s air campaign hampered by poor ISR based strikes and target processing: NATO official

Russia’s air campaign hampered by poor ISR based strikes and target processing: NATO official
Russia’s air campaign hampered by poor ISR based strikes and target processing: NATO official

Russia’s attempt to secure air dominance in Ukraine has been wildly unsuccessful with troubles prosecuting ISR supported strikes forcing plans off track.

Wormuth: Here are the 6 areas the Army must be prepared for in 2030

Wormuth: Here are the 6 areas the Army must be prepared for in 2030
Wormuth: Here are the 6 areas the Army must be prepared for in 2030

Soldiers must be ready for a battlefield where “Army forces are going to be under constant observation, and what can be seen can be targeted,” the Army’s top civilian said.

L3Harris, Raytheon win phase 2 contracts for next-gen ISR aerial sensors

L3Harris, Raytheon win phase 2 contracts for next-gen ISR aerial sensors
L3Harris, Raytheon win phase 2 contracts for next-gen ISR aerial sensors

The sensors under development will integrate onto the Army’s well-known HADES aerial ISR program, designed to conduct “deep” intelligence gathering and target tracking.

Army’s testbed ISR business jets are opening doors to new mission possibilities

Army’s testbed ISR business jets are opening doors to new mission possibilities
Army’s testbed ISR business jets are opening doors to new mission possibilities

With the prototypes, “we’re able to launch from one area and very quickly get to another area that is much further away in distance. So it opens up the aperture from a mission perspective,” a program leader said.

After setting ultra-endurance record, Army Zephyr drone keeps flying, whether it wants to or not

After setting ultra-endurance record, Army Zephyr drone keeps flying, whether it wants to or not
After setting ultra-endurance record, Army Zephyr drone keeps flying, whether it wants to or not

The high-flying unmanned aerial vehicle has been above Arizona for more than a month, living on batteries, solar power and a prayer.

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Broadening the scope of ISR for mission needs

Broadening the scope of ISR for mission needs
Broadening the scope of ISR for mission needs

Jason Kim, chief executive officer of Millennium Space Systems, talks about the changing face of satellite imagery for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

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From the edge to the enterprise: Securing networks with scalable high-assurance encryption

From the edge to the enterprise: Securing networks with scalable high-assurance encryption
From the edge to the enterprise: Securing networks with scalable high-assurance encryption

Data protection solutions are key to the JADC2 goal of an interconnected tactical network that enables the sharing of sensor data among all military branches in every domain.