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The BIG news story on EX2 today (www.ex2.com.au) is the publication of the Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) – EX2 will publish its own analysis of this far-reaching document shortly; also, the US Navy’s Office of Naval Research Global has launched iits 2024 Global-X Challenge which could be worth up to US$1 million; and the Perth-based DSC’s Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) program is now open for applications. EX2 HEADLINES - www.ex2.com.au  ·      Australia releases Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS)  ·      ONR Global launches US$750K Global-X Challenge 2024 ·      DSC’s Collaborative Research Grants now open for applications In Other News: ·      Elbit Systems to provide self-protection for Redback IFV ·      UNSW opens nuclear engineering lab ·      UK MoD to invest £4.5 billion in uncrewed systems ·      LOSV – joining the dots ·      RAN fleet expansion – what DON’T we know? ·      UK to supply drones to Ukraine, boost munitions manufacture ·      RAN to double surface combatant fleet ·      Trellis Data expands to Adelaide ·      ADSTAR 24 to be held in Canberra ·      Australia’s defence industrial base to grow with surface fleet announcement ·      US Department of Defense launches five hypersonic missile tracking satellites ·      UK to supply drones to Ukraine, boost munitions manufacture ·      Two Australian companies to participate in Canadian C-UAS exercise ·      Department of Industry funds 21 CRC-Ps ·      US Navy selects vendors for Unmanned Undersea Vehicle program ·      US Army cancels FARA as it pursues less expensive airborne recce ·      General Atomics reveals experimental XQ-67A uncrewed jet ·      Defence invests further $400M in MG-28A Ghost Bat ·      BAE Systems Australia and TAS DCRC complete UGV research program Read these stories and more at EX. Innovation is all about new technologies and techniques that solve wicked problems; it’s about the R&D and innovation processes that develop these new technologies and techniques; it’s about the linkages, collaborations and inspiration that make them possible. It’s called thinking outside the square That’s what EX2 is all about.

The three biggest news stories on EX2 today (www.ex2.com.au): Elbit Systems will provide self-protection systems for the Australian Army’s Redback IFVs; UNSW has opened its Nuclear Innovation Centre (UNIC) to advance Australia’s nuclear industry; and the UK MoD will invest more than £4.5 billion in uncrewed systems for the UK Armed Forces and Ukraine EX2 HEADLINES - www.ex2.com.au  ·      Elbit Systems to provide self-protection for Redback IFV ·      UNSW opens nuclear engineering lab ·      UK MoD to invest £4.5 billion in uncrewed systems In Other News: ·      LOSV – joining the dots ·      RAN fleet expansion – what DON’T we know? ·      UK to supply drones to Ukraine, boost munitions manufacture ·      RAN to double surface combatant fleet ·      Trellis Data expands to Adelaide ·      ADSTAR 24 to be held in Canberra ·      Australia’s defence industrial base to grow with surface fleet announcement ·      US Department of Defense launches five hypersonic missile tracking satellites ·      UK to supply drones to Ukraine, boost munitions manufacture ·      Two Australian companies to participate in Canadian C-UAS exercise ·      Department of Industry funds 21 CRC-Ps ·      US Navy selects vendors for Unmanned Undersea Vehicle program ·      US Army cancels FARA as it pursues less expensive airborne recce ·      General Atomics reveals experimental XQ-67A uncrewed jet ·      Defence invests further $400M in MG-28A Ghost Bat ·      BAE Systems Australia and TAS DCRC complete UGV research program ·      SOFWERX to hold Air-launched Loiter Munition (ALM) assessment event ·      BAE Systems acquires UAV manufacturer Malloy Aeronautics ·      Defence selects 11 Australian drone manufacturers for ADF demonstration Read these stories and more at EX. Innovation is all about new technologies and techniques that solve wicked problems; it’s about the R&D and innovation processes that develop these new technologies and techniques; it’s about the linkages, collaborations and inspiration that make them possible. It’s called thinking outside the square That’s what EX2 is all about.

This is inevitable. “Marines unload Amphibious Combat Vehicles at Camp Pendleton, CA on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 following a 6-month deployment. The vehicles are part of the first ACV platoon to be used by the Marines in a deployment and to train with military partners in the Indo-Pacific. OpenAI increasingly wants to sell its products to the U.S. military. Hello and welcome to Eye on AI. In this edition…OpenAI leans into its military ambitions; Amazon goes nuclear, too; Mistral releases AI models for laptops and phones; and AI companies fall short on assessment for EU compliance.” #ai #genai

#NorthKorea has recently conducted their fifth successful test of an ICBM. As North Korean leadership continues to move the country towards #military standby, collecting #intelligence becomes crucial in determining the level and extent of North Korea as a #threat.   #defense

Chinese scientists have made a significant breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology by developing a new thermal protection system that allows the use of steel in the nose cones of these high-speed weapons. This advancement could revolutionize the design and production of hypersonic missiles, making them more cost-effective and accessible. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, a team of scientists led by Huang Fenglei from the Beijing Institute of Technology has presented the design of a hypersonic anti-ship missile in a peer-reviewed article published in the Chinese journal Acta Armamentarii. The researchers claim that their design incorporates commonly available high-strength stainless steel, which can withstand the extreme temperatures generated during hypersonic flight. One of the main challenges in using steel for hypersonic missiles is its relatively low melting point of 1,200 degrees Celsius, compared to the 2,500 degrees Celsius temperature a hypersonic missile can reach during flight. However, the Chinese scientists assert that their new thermal protection technology overcomes this obstacle, allowing the steel nose cone to maintain its structural integrity even at Mach 8 speeds (approximately 9,800 km/h). This breakthrough is particularly significant because other countries have been unable to replace the more expensive and rare tungsten alloys, which have a higher melting point above 1,600°C, with steel in their hypersonic weapons. The Chinese scientists' success in developing an effective thermal protection system for steel could lead to significant cost savings in the production of hypersonic missiles, potentially making them more accessible to a wider range of nations. The implications of this development extend beyond the military realm. The thermal protection technology used in the hypersonic missile design could also find applications in other fields, such as aerospace engineering and high-speed transportation, where materials capable of withstanding extreme temperatures are crucial. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots #rocket #rockets #missile #missiles #china

Belousov notes importance of new weapons, robotics in modern warfighting "A reliable communication and control system and continuous improvement of the control system through such steps as the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, play an important role," the Russian defense minister stressed MOSCOW, September 2/ Success on the modern-day battlefield is achieved through the use of the latest weaponry and robotics, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said at the Peter the Great Military Academy of the Strategic Missile Forces. On Knowledge Day, the defense minister congratulated the faculty, cadets and students of the Peter the Great Military Academy of the Strategic Missile Forces on the start of a new academic year. "These days, success on the battlefield is achieved through the use of the latest weapons, and active use of robotics. A reliable communication and control system and continuous improvement of the control system through such steps as the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, play an important role," Belousov said. The minister also said the students and cadets of the academy had a high honor to receive education in one of the best military educational institutions of the country. "Your educational institution is a major scientific center. It conducts complex applied military research. Traditions of invention are being taken further. Unique specialists are being trained, whose knowledge is especially in demand in the conditions of modern military conflicts," he went on to say. Deputy Defense Minister Colonel General Viktor Goremykin also took part in the event. The minister said the graduates of the academy will have to address the tasks of strengthening the army and navy in the future, developing the strategic missile forces, which serve as the country’s reliable nuclear shield and a guarantor of its national security. (Part One, Continued in Part Two in the next post) #business #finance #financialservices

The North American XB-70 Valkyrie was an experimental supersonic strategic bomber developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s by North American Aviation for the United States Air Force. Design and Purpose: The XB-70 was designed to be a high-altitude, high-speed bomber capable of delivering nuclear weapons deep into enemy territory. It was intended to fly at speeds over Mach 3 and at altitudes above 70,000 feet to avoid interception by enemy fighters and surface-to-air missiles. Technology and Features: The Valkyrie featured an innovative design with delta wings and six powerful General Electric YJ93-GE-3 afterburning turbojet engines. Its unique shape allowed it to use compression lift, where the shock wave generated by the aircraft at supersonic speeds provided additional lift. Performance: The XB-70 could reach speeds of Mach 3.1 (approximately 2,056 mph or 3,310 km/h) and had a maximum altitude of 77,350 feet (23,550 meters). Its range was approximately 4,288 miles (6,900 kilometers). Prototypes: Only two prototypes were built, designated as XB-70A. The first flight took place on September 21, 1964. Accident and Program Cancellation: The program faced several challenges, including high costs and advances in Soviet air defenses. On June 8, 1966, the second prototype was involved in a mid-air collision with an F-104 Starfighter during a photo shoot, leading to the crash and loss of the XB-70. This accident, along with shifting defense priorities and the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), led to the cancellation of the XB-70 program. Legacy: Despite its short operational life, the XB-70 Valkyrie contributed significantly to aerospace technology and design. Its research data helped in the development of future supersonic aircraft and military technology. One of the surviving prototypes, the XB-70A, is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.

Marine Corps eyeing more recon boats from Australian ‘Whiskey Project’ Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #governmentcontracts #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #consulting #strategy #leanstartups #startup #growthhacking

Marine Corps eyeing more recon boats from Australian ‘Whiskey Project’ Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #governmentcontracts #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #consulting #strategy #leanstartups #startup #growthhacking