Navy Advances Sea-Based Hypersonic Missile Program with Successful Cold-Gas Launch
Last week, the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) reached a significant milestone in the development of its sea-based hypersonic capability with a successful end-to-end flight test of the 'Dark Eagle' conventional hypersonic missile...
The New Air War: How Rapid and Cheap Manufacturing of Drones and Missiles Are...
How One-Way Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (OWA-UAVs), often dubbed "kamikaze drones," and sophisticated loitering munitions are "democratizing" air power through low cost and agile manufacturing techniques
Rebuilding U.S. Theatre Strike
Driven by the INF Treaty's collapse and great power competition, the U.S. is rebuilding its theater strike capabilities. This article explores key initiatives like the Army's Typhon MRBM, PrSM upgrades, and 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic weapon. It also touches on the Navy's Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program for ships and subs, and the Air Force's HACM. Learn how these systems aim to counter new threats and fit into evolving military concepts.
India Strengthens Naval Aviation with Rafale M Procurement
India has finalized a €7 Billion deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighters to bolster its naval aviation, replacing aging MiG-29Ks and enhancing power projection from INS Vikrant. While the Rafale M brings advanced capabilities and strengthens Indo-French ties, a significant challenge looms: its non-folding wings are incompatible with Indian carrier elevators, potentially hindering operational tempo. This article explores the strategic rationale, the critical wingspan issue and potential remedies, and the deal's role as an interim solution pending the indigenous TEDBF fighter.
DefenseTech Weekly Brief – April 21-27, 2025
This edition of the DefenseTech Brief covers the week of April 21-27, 2025, a period marked by significant developments across multiple defense technology domains. Key highlights include the US Army's critical decision to move...
