Breaking Defense spoke with Tim Saffold, Vice President, Autonomous and Unmanned Systems, Amentum, about the role of autonomous and unmanned systems in modern logistics. The use of unmanned systems can increase or expand reach, reduce risk to personnel, and enable more distributed, resilient operations.
The US military launched an operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with limited ground-to-air fire but no aerial resistance. Experts suggest that Venezuela's air force was taken by surprise and prioritized withdrawal and dispersion of its assets.
The US military is exploring ways to secure intellectual property for critical technologies like weapon systems. Additive manufacturing offers a solution, but contractors are concerned about handing over their IP.
The US military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro relied heavily on space support from US Space Command (SPACECOM). According to SPACECOM spokespersons, space-based capabilities provided a critical layer of protection for the Joint Force during Operation Absolute Resolve.
The US military successfully conducted a surprise operation in Venezuela, taking down Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his security team. The operation was carried out with 150 aerial assets and employed advanced electronic and kinetic assault capabilities.
The US military conducted a surprise operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, involving over 150 aircraft and non-kinetic effects from US Space Command and US Cyber Command. According to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen.
According to Breaking Defense, US President Donald Trump announced that the US military had launched overnight attacks in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The development comes after Maduro was charged with 'narco-terrorism' by US courts in 2020.
Breaking Defense reports that the US military has become increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence in various aspects of its operations, from battlefield management to cybersecurity. The development of GenAI.
The Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) is a powerful tool connecting to sensors and unmanned systems in the field. According to Breaking Defense, TAK provides enterprise-level capabilities for command and control architectures and data platforms.
Breaking Defense spoke with Tim Grayson, vice president and general manager, and Leonard Lublin, deputy vice president and general manager for BAE Systems' FAST Labs, to learn more about their approach to R&D. The company is addressing the need for new technologies to counter adversaries by accelerating innovation through collaboration between scientists and businesses.
The US military is focusing on technology development driven by higher-tech threats overseas, with Undersecretary for Research and Engineering Emil Michael identifying China as a pacing threat. Despite priorities in the Americas, Michael emphasized the need for adaptation to emerging technologies like drones, hypersonics, directed energy, and artificial intelligence.