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Interesting read from Defense One on the State of the US Army and priorities around training and force modernisation. Lots for partner nations to consider and opportunities to be a fast follower where US Army innovation efforts render a good return on investment. #futureready #army #innovation #defenceindustry #strategy #tactics

The change is driven in part by the ubiquity of drones and other forms of sensors, which mean that enemies can find and hit U.S. troops with artillery, rockets, and missiles with greater precision than before. Drones are “transforming target acquisition and engagement,” according to the report, with long-range fires more lethal as a result. Deep sensing and strike means logistics nodes and command posts are also increasingly under threat, the report adds. As a consequence, command posts and sustainment depots will likely need to be placed further back, which in turn will affect communications and logistics. Ukrainian forces report a battlefield where any forces in the open are regularly hit, with troops often suffering the most as they leave cover to rotate away from the front line. In July, the Washington Post reported that Ukraine’s missiles had forced Russian units to stop massing, and its sensors had turned a movement of just a few miles into a risky, days-long affair.

🤩 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has contracted Lockheed Martin to develop AI tools for autonomous, airborne missions. Surrogate models of aircraft, sensors, electronic warfare, and weapons will be built under the $4.6-million contract as part of the Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) program. “In complex airborne missions, our customers need access to advanced technologies that connect critical systems quickly across all domains,” VP of Engineering and Technology for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Gaylia Campbell said. “The DARPA AIR program will use state-of-the-art scientific ML technology and Lockheed Martin’s ARISE infrastructure to deliver unprecedented amounts of data that service members can use to make faster and more informed decisions.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #lockheedmartin #us #unitedstates #darpa #artificialintelligence #ai

The U.S. Army is rethinking its warfare strategy due to the increasing lethality of modern conflicts, driven by advanced sensors and long-range weapons. A recent TRADOC report highlights the shift towards firepower-centric tactics, emphasizing the role of drones and artillery in future large-scale combat operations. The report also underscores the need for new strategies in logistics and command post positioning to adapt to these technological advancements. As conflicts evolve, the Army is preparing for sustained operations, reflecting lessons from current global conflicts. For more insights, visit Tecpro: https://lnkd.in/dZu8SDr8. #tecprotechnologies #tecpronews

When you are maneuvering, it's going to be to emplace fires,” Rainey told reporters in May. “If it’s an Army formation, their big advantage is going to be fires: rockets, cannons, joint fires, attack helicopters.” The change is driven in part by the ubiquity of drones and other forms of sensors, which mean that enemies can find and hit U.S. troops with artillery, rockets, and missiles with greater precision than before. Drones are “transforming target acquisition and engagement,” according to the report, with long-range fires more lethal as a result. Deep sensing and strike means logistics nodes and command posts are also increasingly under threat, the report adds. As a consequence, command posts and sustainment depots will likely need to be placed further back, which in turn will affect communications and logistics. Ukrainian forces report a battlefield where any forces in the open are regularly hit, with troops often suffering the most as they leave cover to rotate away from the front line. In July, the Washington Post reported that Ukraine’s missiles had forced Russian units to stop massing, and its sensors had turned a movement of just a few miles into a risky, days-long affair.

"The change is driven in part by the ubiquity of drones and other forms of sensors, which mean that enemies can find and hit U.S. troops with artillery, rockets, and missiles with greater precision than before. Drones are “transforming target acquisition and engagement,” according to the report, with long-range fires more lethal as a result." "Deep sensing and strike means logistics nodes and command posts are also increasingly under threat, the report adds. As a consequence, command posts and sustainment depots will likely need to be placed further back, which in turn will affect communications and logistics." "Ukrainian forces report a battlefield where any forces in the open are regularly hit, with troops often suffering the most as they leave cover to rotate away from the front line. In July, the Washington Post reported that Ukraine’s missiles had forced Russian units to stop massing, and its sensors had turned a movement of just a few miles into a risky, days-long affair." https://lnkd.in/ep6c8DHs

🚁 The Indian Army is enhancing its firepower by planning to induct long-range suicide #drones and rockets, according to Lt Gen Adosh Kumar, Director General of Artillery. The army is also extending the range of Pinaka rockets, with the Mark-III trials underway for #loitering munitions. DRDO is developing hypersonic missiles, while the Pralay and Nirbhay missile systems have been approved for induction, further boosting the country's #missile program. 🎯 To strengthen precision capabilities, the #Army is focusing on advanced technologies like loiter munitions, swarm drones, and runway-independent RPAS. Lt Gen Kumar emphasized the #collaboration with private and public sector industries in developing Sensor Fuzed #Munition (SFM) and other next-gen ammunition, enhancing both accuracy and lethality. Additionally, efforts are being made to improve intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) architecture for seamless sensor-to-shooter connectivity. 👩✈️ On training and inclusion, significant #modernization is underway for Agniveer training, with advanced #equipment being incorporated. Lt Gen Kumar also highlighted the commissioning of 19 women officers in the Regiment of Artillery, posting them across various terrains. He expressed confidence in their ability to excel. Lessons from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict are also being integrated into the Army's #strategies and training programs. Source : https://lnkd.in/gfzjGCPM #IndianArmy #MissileDevelopment #SwarmDrones #HypersonicMissiles #AtmanirbharBharat #WomenInDefence

The US Army may need to rethink its traditional emphasis on maneuver warfare in the face of new weapons and other technology that will make tomorrow’s wars “increasingly lethal,” the service’s Training and Doctrine Command says in a new report. The report specifically focuses on “large-scale combat operations,” a term of art used to refer to combat similar to that seen in World War II, rather than the insurgencies the Army has fought in recent decades.   Part of the shift is due to the increasing importance of fires, a term most frequently associated with the use of indirect fire like artillery, rockets, and missiles, but which may also refer to drones and other assets. These weapons will “be the center of gravity, making protection a priority and maneuver difficult,” according to the report. These changes to the battlefield “may require a reassessment of our approach to maneuver, fires, and protection,” the report added.  The Army has long emphasized maneuver warfare, in which lightning attacks are used to disorient and ultimately shatter enemy formations. Maneuver warfare stands in contrast to positional warfare, where artillery and other forms of fires are used to push an enemy out.  The report echoes comments made by Army Futures Command chief Gen. James Rainey. “When you are maneuvering, it's going to be to emplace fires,” Rainey told reporters in May. “If it’s an Army formation, their big advantage is going to be fires: rockets, cannons, joint fires, attack helicopters.”  The change is driven in part by the ubiquity of drones and other forms of sensors, which mean that enemies can find and hit U.S. troops with artillery, rockets, and missiles with greater precision than before. Drones are “transforming target acquisition and engagement,” according to the report, with long-range fires more lethal as a result. Deep sensing and strike means logistics nodes and command posts are also increasingly under threat, the report adds. As a consequence, command posts and sustainment depots will likely need to be placed further back, which in turn will affect communications and logistics. #MavenScouts #Army #Sensors #Technology #Louisiana #Manuevers

AI seems to be the answer in multilayer and real-time operational awareness programs. The remaining question is not about adoptability but about scalability. #AI #Turkey #Türkiye #airdefense #war #military #defense

The Army may need to rethink its traditional emphasis on maneuver warfare in the face of new weapons and other technology that will make tomorrow’s wars “increasingly lethal,” US Army TRADOC says in a new report. Part of the shift is due to the increasing importance of fires, a term most frequently associated with the use of indirect fire like artillery, rockets, and missiles, but which may also refer to drones and other assets. These weapons will “be the center of gravity, making protection a priority and maneuver difficult,” according to the report. The change is driven in part by the ubiquity of drones and other forms of sensors, which mean that enemies can find and hit U.S. troops with artillery, rockets, and missiles with greater precision than before. Drones are “transforming target acquisition and engagement,” according to the report, with long-range fires more lethal as a result. A protracted war will also require training new soldiers to replace those lost and to provide the larger forces needed to prevail. “Even if industry can keep pace, the Army will probably have to contend with the training requirements for new soldiers and leaders to learn these systems in combat,” the report says. #drone #GPC #futurewarfare