Jason Aspiotis

The Israel - Iran Proxy War Explained - YouTube Searching your video for information Sent by Copilot: Video summary This video explores the historical and ongoing proxy war between Israel and Iran, detailing their past cooperation and current hostilities. It covers the strategic partnerships, ideological conflicts, and the impact of regional and global politics on their relationship. 00:00 Historical CooperationIran and Israel once had a strategic partnership They cooperated militarily and economically Shared interests against Arab nationalism 03:00 Economic VenturesJoint oil pipeline project in the 1960s Bypassed Egypt’s control of the Suez Canal Facilitated oil transport from Iran to Israel 06:00 Shift in Relations1979 Iranian Revolution changed dynamics Iran’s new government adopted hostile rhetoric Cooperation ceased, leading to increased tensions 10:00 Proxy WarfareIran supports Hezbollah and Hamas Israel conducts covert operations against Iran Both nations use proxies to avoid direct conflict 14:00 Escalation and Current ConflictSyrian Civil War intensified proxy battles Recent direct confrontations between Israel and Iran Ongoing ideological and geopolitical rivalry Reference: youtube.com Check out this Task and Purpose Q&A (https://lnkd.in/ewzPVnet...) to learn how Shield AI’s Hivemind—a platform-agnostic, self-driving autonomy stack for aircraft—enables autonomous operations in GPS- and communications-denied environments, facilitating AI-driven swarming and collaborative mission execution. Real aircraft, real autonomy. www.shield.ai ‪@Shield_AI‬ Shield AI’s Hivemind is an advanced AI pilot system designed to enable autonomous operations for aircraft in environments where GPS and communications are unavailable. This technology allows for AI-driven swarming and collaborative mission execution, making it highly effective in contested and denied environments. Hivemind has been operational since 2018 and is used in various applications, from indoor building clearance with quadcopters to integrated air defense breach with fixed-wing drones1. It operates without the need for GPS, waypoints, or communications, similar to how a human pilot would react to the battlefield. If you’re interested in the technical details or potential applications of Hivemind, feel free to ask copilot! Learn more shield.ai shield.ai insideunmannedsystems.com prnewswire.com #TaskandPurpose #Unmanned_News

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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Selects Umbra for Phase II of the Distributed Radar Image Formation Technology (DRIFT) Program Read More: https://ow.ly/PVzZ50RuqeQ #darpa #umbra #radar #imaging #satellite #technology #selection #security #drift #algorithms #innovation #processing #imagery #government

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Is the proliferation of drones confusing customers? Industry experts have predicted that within the Defense & Military market alone that drone platforms will go from several hundred types to over 10,000 platforms satisfying diverse needs and following the “miniaturization” curve over the next 5-7 years. That is a strong statement for the drone Industry, although it also reinforces how difficult it will be for customers to distinguish and differentiate drone-related products and services. The key is continuing to look for those drone providers that focus on solving problems and designing their drone solutions to fit critical, applications requirements. EuroLink grew-up in the Technology field – with decades of experience learning and meeting the demands of mission-critical, program needs. This experience has been translated into EuroLink’s Beluga™ family of mini-drones – which was designed from the user perspective first, leveraged and applied lessons learned from the Aeronautical Industry and uniquely applied a Bio-inspired approach to support its design and breakthrough blade/propeller technology resulting in the “Silent Drone.” Here is a published article from Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) highlighting Beluga’s application for ISR target applications: https://lnkd.in/dZsgwNVQ Intriguing and supported by a challenging Roadmap to continue extending Beluga’s™ capabilities and providing advanced UAV, UGV and UUS products. Time to take a look at an emerging, Drone Leader that approaches things differently than the rest of the pack? Contact Andrea Lapiana at: [email protected] or Ed Hennessy at: [email protected] about your challenges and we will get you moving forward. #Aerospace #Defense #Innovation #Technology #UncrewedVehicles #sUAS #Drones #C4ISR #SituationalAwareness #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #MedicalTransport #InfrastructureInspection

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Is the proliferation of drones confusing customers? Industry experts have predicted that within the Defense & Military market alone that drone platforms will go from several hundred types to over 10,000 platforms satisfying diverse needs and following the “miniaturization” curve over the next 5-7 years. That is a strong statement for the drone Industry, although it also reinforces how difficult it will be for customers to distinguish and differentiate drone-related products and services. The key is continuing to look for those drone providers that focus on solving problems and designing their drone solutions to fit critical, application requirements. Eurolink’s deep-experience translated into the Beluga™ family of mini-drones – which was designed from the user perspective first, leveraged and applied lessons learned from the Aeronautical Industry and uniquely applied a Bio-inspired approach to support its design and breakthrough blade/propeller technology resulting in the “Silent Drone.” This includes a unique water take-off/landing feature ideally suited for Maritime target applications. Here is a published article from Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) highlighting Beluga’s application for ISR target applications: https://lnkd.in/dZsgwNVQ Time to take a look at an emerging, Drone Leader that approaches things differently than the rest of the pack? Contact Pietro Lapiana at: [email protected] or Ed Hennessy at: [email protected] about your challenges and we will get you moving forward. #Aerospace #Defense #Innovation #Technology #UncrewedVehicles #sUAS #Drones #C4ISR #SituationalAwareness #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #MedicalTransport #InfrastructureInspection

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Read Dr. Gleason's paper on space weapons and verification!

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🚀🛰️ "Arctic Connection: Satellites Set to Launch Early" 🛰️🚀 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gPRdMJUx 1️⃣ 🛡️ "Secure Skies Ahead" 🛡️ Northrop Grumman's ASBM-1 and ASBM-2 satellites, built on the GEOStar-3 platform, are ready to revolutionize Arctic communication. Hosting the U.S. military’s EPS-R payload, these satellites mark the first operational U.S. military payload on a commercial vehicle operated by an international partner. 2️⃣ 🌐 "Broadband Breakthrough" 🌐 Launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base in July, these satellites promise constant broadband coverage over the North Pole. This crucial step addresses the underserved high-latitude areas, ensuring robust internet connectivity where it’s needed most. 3️⃣ 🌍 "Global Collaboration in Orbit" 🌍 The ASBM satellites host payloads from multiple entities, including the Norwegian Armed Forces and Viasat. This international effort showcases a unique partnership to enhance secure communications and monitoring capabilities in the challenging Arctic environment. Polar orbits, global impacts—these satellites are cooler than ever! #ArcticBroadband #SatelliteLaunch #NorthropGrumman #SpaceX #SpaceInnovation #GlobalConnectivity #MilitaryTech #Viasat @NorthropGrumman @SpaceX

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C3 AI and Collins Team Up and Riverside Wins $160M for Defense Tech C3 AI and Collins Aerospace team up on AI for national security, while Riverside Research lands a $160M contract for defense tech. https://lnkd.in/e7R2H9JA

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Meet GP-Jammer - Your New Tool for #RF #Jamming Simulation Are you working on testing the resilience of communication or navigation systems? Meet GP-Jammer, a revolutionary software tool designed for wide-band RF jamming simulations. ✅ What it does: GP-Jammer generates a variety of interference signals, including advanced modulations, to simulate real-world jamming scenarios. ✅ Who it's for: Engineers, researchers, and academic organizations. ✅ Why it’s unique: Open-source Python library + cost-effective multi-channel simulation using Adalm Pluto SDR. Explore the possibilities with GP-Jammer. It's time to push the boundaries of system testing! https://lnkd.in/dNFfcKWT

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16 Years Ago Today - The Amazing Story of AMOS-3 🚀 On April 28, 2008, the Israeli AMOS-3 communication satellite achieved an incredible aerospace first - it became the first western satellite ever launched directly into geostationary orbit (GEO) over 22,000 miles above Earth. But the real drama was just beginning. After the flawless launch, teams on the ground realized with horror that AMOS-3 had been injected into the wrong orbital slot hundreds of miles off target. With no Apogee Boost Motor (ABM) performing a massive orbit correction was extremely risky or even impossible. The gifted engineers didn't panic though. They came up with an innovative "headstand" thrust technique, becoming aerospace pioneers by essentially using low thrusters to push the multimillion dollar satellite across space into its proper orbit. The challenges still weren't over. Few weeks later, a mysterious anomaly prevented AMOS-3 from performing routine orbit corrections, putting the entire mission in jeopardy once again. The team, led by the chief systems engineer, worked tirelessly to investigate. He ultimately cracked the case in a eureka moment - oxidizer pipes were freezing! His solution allowing thawing before burns ultimately saved the $200M satellite. AMOS-3 blazed other trails too: 🌐 Israel's first satellite with Ka-band frequencies and steerable antennas for advanced communications ✅ One of the only space projects to end on time and budget Despite being dealt a incredibly difficult hand, the Israeli AMOS-3 team persevered through ingenuity, grit and hard work. Their capstone achievement showed Israel's technological prowess and remains an inspiring story of aerospace brilliance. Like, comment, and share this post to celebrate one of the greatest "against all odds" success stories in the history of space exploration!

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Those are not 'lights' on outer-hull perimeter of the #CTPcraft filmed here (https://lnkd.in/ehwEnkfR). Those 'lights' are part of the CEMAS™ Arrays which are part of the CTP Propulsion Systems (CTPPS) utilized to control/modulate Gravity via the CTP Energy Cycle™. DISCLAIMER: Providing this footage wasn't faked. "This was faked" lulz Whatever. #newscience #propulsionsystems #propulsion #deeptech #deeptechstartup #spacecapital #newspacecapital #newspace #newspaceeconomy #heiroftesla

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What’s shaping Redwire’s approach to the evolving space industry? CEO Peter Cannito shares insights on acquisitions, integration, and adapting to defense market needs in Commercial Space Transformers. Watch today: https://lnkd.in/gY_Rw-EM

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Excited to share more about the newest operational radar added to the LeoLabs global network. We built this system in less than 5 months to better support emerging Space Domain Awareness mission by providing Persistent Orbital Intelligence across LEO and VLEO!

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NEW: The CSIS Aerospace Security Project has released a series of analysis on key trends in space capabilities, challenges, and policy issues that will confront the next administration as well as offering recommendations for how to navigate them. Read more on U.S. space capabilities here: https://lnkd.in/em5Q9Cvi

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The contract, announced Nov. 27 by Space Systems Command, targets the next software upgrade to be delivered by November 2025. This latest award brings Raytheon’s total OCX contract value to nearly $4.5 billion since the program’s inception in 2010. Cc.

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The #DefenseInnovationBoard recommends merging back the offices of the undersecretaries for Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S) and Research and Engineering (R&E) and creating the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for International Integration and Cooperation. #acquisition #innovation

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What do the following have in common? 🏛️ US Congress 👨‍🔬 Merlin Labs 🛩️ Safran ⛓️‍💥 Israeli Hostages 🚀 Boeing’s disastrous engineering ⚽️ and Soccer They’re all top news this week! Clearly, I’m behind schedule today and there’s a lot to dissect in the news. First, the House Appropriations Committee did its committee markup on the Defense Appropriations bill this week. Watch for a lot of interesting insights to come in the near future on that. Second, we’re continuing to see VC firms raising funds to focus on hard tech and defense tech. Hopefully, this will quickly translate into opening the spigot for startups, but that still remains muted—although there were some defense or defense-adjacent investments announced this week. More movement in the M&A sphere with Merlin Labs acquiring EpiSci and Italy finally approving French firm Safran’s acquisition of Eurofighter component maker Microtecnica. Geopolitically, Israel rescued four hostages captures on 7 Oct, at the cost of several hundred Palestinian lives. The US has proposed a ceasefire plan, now endorsed by the UN Security Council, although Hamas has asked for some amendments. Russia is floating part of its navy in the western hemisphere near Cuba and China may be attempting to probe Taiwanese naval defenses. In space, Boeing’s Starliner craft is stranded with its return date pushed to 22 June, amid multiple leaks from the spacecraft, just the latest in what feels like dozens of major engineering mishaps from one of the largest aerospace and defense companies. How have shareholders NOT demanded the heads of the entire board, yet. Finally, the UEFA European Championship 2024 kicks off today at 3:00pm Eastern at Munich’s Allianz Arena, where Germany is heavily favored to beat Scotland. Dive in to these and other issues surrounding aerospace and defense technology. #defense #defensetechnology #venturecapital #technology #news https://lnkd.in/erMZDUMQ

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Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is seeking industry feedback for a “Swarm Carrier” uncrewed aircraft system capable of launching from a C-130 and deploying drones of it own, according to a new notice published Wednesday. AFSOC eventually plans to seek input on drones in sizes between Group 2 and Group 3, Pentagon parlance for small- to mid-size UAS. One drone would be a Group 2 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) drone, which could be internally carried and launched by the Group 3 “Swarm Carrier.” The Swarm Carrier itself should be capable of launching as a palletized effect from a C-130. And a separate Group 3 drone would be “signature managed” — denoting stealth qualities that could hide it from detection — and deployed from a Group 5 UAS, the largest drone class, to act as a command node for a swarm and relay data back from a contested or denied environment.

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