USA military developments

[Defcon 1]

US fighter jets to get fricken lasers​

Bogey on your six? DARPA can help with that

In what one can only assume is the first step towards developing a fully functional fleet of Star Destroyers, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has recently announced that it is looking to test fighter jets equipped with laser turrets as early as 2014. Lockheed Martin won the $9.5 million contract from DARPA and is currently working on phase three of the Aero-Adaptive/Aero-Optic Beam Control project, which would allow tactical aircraft to fire mounted lasers, through extreme turbulence, at enemies coming from behind.

As seen in picture above, DARPA is also developing the High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System (HELLADS), a smaller, lighter, infinitely more terrifying iteration of the agency's earlier laser cannon outing, the Airborne Laser Testbed, which was so cumbersome it could not be mounted on anything smaller than a Boeing 747. HELLADS's strength lies in it versatility: the system can be utilized for both air and ground combat situations. According to DARPA:

With a weight goal of less than five kilograms per kilowatt, and volume of three cubic meters for the laser system, HELLADS seeks to enable high-energy lasers to be integrated onto tactical aircraft, significantly increasing engagement ranges compared to ground-based systems.

So if you've been struggling to find the perfect gift for the Rebel princess who has everything this Valentine's Day, HELLADS would be a lovely addition to Hoth's Echo Base, in the eventuality of an Imperial invasion. Oh, wait.


US fighter jets to get fricken lasers | Information, Gadgets, Mobile Phones News & Reviews | News.com.au

I always had a problem with laser weapons, laser never stops. It is not like bullets which have limited range. Moreover, divergence in the case of Laser is very less, so it is capable maintaining its intensity even after travelling thousands of kilometres. This basically means that introduction of laser weapons has a potential of increasing collateral damage multifold. Maybe the governments should think before they tread on this dangerous path of arms race.

 

[SajeevJino]

I always had a problem with laser weapons, laser never stops. It is not like bullets which have limited range. Moreover, divergence in the case of Laser is very less, so it is capable maintaining its intensity even after travelling thousands of kilometres. This basically means that introduction of laser weapons has a potential of increasing collateral damage multifold. Maybe the governments should think before they tread on this dangerous path of arms race.

Low cost Too...

 

[Defcon 1]

Low cost Too...

Then it will just take the business away from the very corporations that are designing it.

 

[cobra commando]

SECNAV: Bribery Scandal Put US Navy on Offensive


SECNAV: Bribery Scandal Put US Navy on Offensive | Defense News | defensenews.com

 

[cobra commando]

Air Force developing
waveform generator for orbit

The Air Force is developing an on- orbit reprogrammable digital waveform generator for GPS satellites. "There is a need to develop a digital waveform generator that can be reprogrammed only from the GPS Ground Control Segment with new waveform generation routines while the satellite is in orbit," according to the Phase I small business innovation research solicitation. GPS waveforms use selective availability to induce errors for civilian receivers attempting to use the data, as well as anti- spoofing to prevent false GPS signals. These waveforms contain two methods for denial of accuracy to civilian receivers: Selective Availability and Anti- Spoofing. S/A is the injection of intentional errors into the waveform to decrease precision, while A/S uses an encryption method to decrease the likelihood of false signals. Waveform generation is becoming more complex as the GPS system matures, according to the solicitation. Currently, there is no practical way to modify the waveform generation routine on- board the satellite. The ORDWG will be capable of modifying all current L1 pseudo- random noise codes, produce up to 10 different code signals, change the navigation message data rates, combine PRN codes and navigation messages with no losses or interference, and meet or exceed current applicable GPS specification requirements.


Air Force developing waveform generator for orbit | Defense News | defensenews.com

 

[cobra commando]

US Navy reexamines
electronic jamming contract
following BAE protest


US Navy reexamines electronic jamming contract following BAE protest

 

[pmaitra]

US fighter jets to get fricken lasers​

Bogey on your six? DARPA can help with that

In what one can only assume is the first step towards developing a fully functional fleet of Star Destroyers, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has recently announced that it is looking to test fighter jets equipped with laser turrets as early as 2014. Lockheed Martin won the $9.5 million contract from DARPA and is currently working on phase three of the Aero-Adaptive/Aero-Optic Beam Control project, which would allow tactical aircraft to fire mounted lasers, through extreme turbulence, at enemies coming from behind.

As seen in picture above, DARPA is also developing the High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System (HELLADS), a smaller, lighter, infinitely more terrifying iteration of the agency's earlier laser cannon outing, the Airborne Laser Testbed, which was so cumbersome it could not be mounted on anything smaller than a Boeing 747. HELLADS's strength lies in it versatility: the system can be utilized for both air and ground combat situations. According to DARPA:

With a weight goal of less than five kilograms per kilowatt, and volume of three cubic meters for the laser system, HELLADS seeks to enable high-energy lasers to be integrated onto tactical aircraft, significantly increasing engagement ranges compared to ground-based systems.

So if you've been struggling to find the perfect gift for the Rebel princess who has everything this Valentine's Day, HELLADS would be a lovely addition to Hoth's Echo Base, in the eventuality of an Imperial invasion. Oh, wait.


US fighter jets to get fricken lasers | Information, Gadgets, Mobile Phones News & Reviews | News.com.au

US fighter jets will get laser? Cool. What's up with a picture of the Tupolev-160? Hmmm?

 

[Neeraj Mathur]

US fighter jets will get laser? Cool. What's up with a picture of the Tupolev-160? Hmmm?

i think this is Rockwell B-1 Lancer

 

[asianobserve]

US fighter jets will get laser? Cool. What's up with a picture of the Tupolev-160? Hmmm?

That's an American B-1B bomber. Tu 160 does look similar though.

 

[pmaitra]

i think this is Rockwell B-1 Lancer

That's an American B-1B bomber. Tu 160 does look similar though.

Thanks for correcting me guys!

Cheers!

 

[cobra commando]

General Dynamics Awarded $ 122 Million for Virginia-Class SSN Submarine Procurement

The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $121.8 million contract modification to buy long lead-time material for three Virginia-class submarines, SSN-793, SSN-794 and SSN-795. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics.
The contract provides funding for steam and electrical-plant components, main propulsion unit and ship-service turbine generator sets, as well as miscellaneous hull, mechanical and electrical-systems components to support construction of the submarines. With the modification, the contract has a value of $716.5 million. It was awarded initially in April 2012. Recognized as a model defense- acquisition program for its technical excellence and schedule performance, the Virginia-class submarine program provides the US Navy with the capabilities required to dominate both the open ocean and the littorals. In partnership with the US Navy, Electric Boat is successfully pursuing its goal to reduce ship costs without decreasing capabilities through overall efficiency improvements, decreased ship-construction labors costs and shortened ship- construction cycle times.

General Dynamics Awarded $122 Million for Virginia-Class SSN Submarine Procurement

 

[cobra commando]

US Navy's redesigned Aircrew Endurance Survival Vest reaches key milestone


US Navy's redesigned Aircrew Endurance Survival Vest reaches key milestone

 

[cobra commando]

Future USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) completes builder's sea trials


Future USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) completes builder's sea trials

 

[cobra commando]

U.S. Air Force Pilots Fly Less than China's Do


U.S. Air Force Pilots Fly Less than China's Do | National Review Online

 

[cobra commando]

The 45th Space Wing successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the second Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-2) satellite for the U.S. Navy lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 July 9, 2013, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. MUOS is the next generation narrowband military satellite communication system that supports a worldwide, multi- service population of users in the ultra-high frequency band.

 

[cobra commando]

U.S. Blocks Funding for
Lockheed MEADS Program


http://defensetech.org/2013/12/27/u-s-blocks-funding-for-lockheed-meads-program/

 

[cobra commando]

Pentagon Orders Hundreds more FirstLook Robots


http://defensetech.org/2014/01/03/pentagon-orders-hundreds-more-firstlook-robots/#more-22084

 

[cobra commando]

Longbow Missiles
Demonstrate Littoral Attack
Capability


Longbow Missiles Demonstrate Littoral Attack Capability · Lockheed Martin

 

[cobra commando]

US suspends 34 nuclear
missile officers over exam
cheating


www.spacewar.com/m/reports/US_suspends_34_nuclear_missile_officers_over_exam_cheating_999.html

 

[cobra commando]

US Army's GCV Program
Downgraded To Study Project


US Army's GCV Program Downgraded To Study Project | Defense News | defensenews.com