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Change is a must to ensure relevance. The US defense strategy is undergoing a significant shift towards "small, smart, cheap, and many" weapons systems to address existing deficiencies. This strategic change is targeted at resolving missile shortages and enhancing production efficiency. Forward-thinking companies are leveraging AI and modern manufacturing techniques to develop a substantial quantity of cost-effective, readily upgradeable weapons. This transition from costly, specialized systems to a varied, adaptable arsenal is essential for sustaining US military preparedness amidst changing geopolitical landscapes.

From the latest issue of Aerospace America:

In the first three months of the year, the country claimed to have intercepted at least 1,011 missiles and loitering munitions, and shot down at least 16 jets of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) — 13 of which were downed in just two weeks. The kills include two modern Su-35 fighters and 12 valuable Su-34 fighter-bombers. But the most significant kills may have been two Beriev A-50 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft — platforms that carry no offensive weapons. The loss of the two A-50s represents an enormous blow to the VKS and its operations in Ukraine. Flying since the earliest days of the war, both sides have utilized early warning and control aircraft to enhance their capabilities and defeat each other's planes and missiles. Although Ukraine didn't inherit any A-50s from the Soviet Union, its American-made equivalent, the E-3 Sentry, has quietly played an important role in Ukraine's campaign to defend itself from Russian attacks.

Mr Goldman is a realist when it comes to US manufacturing capabilities. In this insightful article he lays out the case why a direct military conflict with China over Taiwan won’t end well for the United States. The Ukraine war has harshly exposed the collective West’s arms manufacturing and supplychain deficiencies. This is exactly where China excels in scale and flexibility to shift manufacturing quickly on a massive scale. Remember where suddenly all the Covid masks came from? […] It’s hard to find a Western defense think tank that has not called on Washington to “prioritize Asia” during the past year. But China has such an overwhelming advantage in firepower, including ballistic and cruise missiles, that whatever additional weapons America might shift to Asia would have negligible impact. As Brandon Weichert wrote in The National Interest on February 29, China’s “carrier killer” Dong Feng-26B intermediate-range ballistic missile can sink US aircraft carriers. Weichert estimates that China has 1,000 of these advanced systems. Its inventory of cruise missiles is unknown but Chinese state media have published a video of automated factories producing cruise and anti-ship missile components, with one facility reportedly producing 1,000 missile engines per day. The Wall Street Journal reported on January 3 that it takes the US two years to make a cruise missile. […] #china #taiwan #unitedstates #military #manufacturing #weapons #missiles #technology #navy #hypersonic #ukrainewar #production #supplychains #geopolitics #macro

Taiwan conducted a missile launch at the Jiupeng test site, demonstrating its missile capabilities in response to increased Chinese military activity. The military test included the firing of U.S.-made Patriot and domestically-developed Sky Bow III missiles, as well as RIM-66 Standard missiles from a warship. Defense Ministry spokesperson Sun Li-fang expressed confidence in the training of soldiers and the effectiveness of their weapons systems. Jiupeng also serves as a testing ground for new missile developments, including the longer-range Hsiung Feng. Taiwan's government maintains that only its people can determine their future, rejecting China's territorial claims. #AsiaRisk #GeopoliticalConflictandDisputes #Japan Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/gXu8ruek

US sets sights on co-developing hypersonic weapon interceptor with Japan The US and Japan are forging ahead with their intention to jointly create weapons that would be able to shoot down incoming hypersonic missiles. With Russia and China innovating hypersonic weapons on a scale that has left Washington lost in the dust, an ambitious deal was signed on Wednesday between the Pentagon and Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) will be responsible for developing the proposed interceptors, targeting missiles during the glide-phase portion of hypersonic flight. Japan, for its part, would undertake the initiative of creating rocket motors and propulsion components for the hypersonic missile interceptors. Tokyo’s statement lamented the fact that, “missile-related technologies, such as hypersonic weapons, have improved dramatically around Japan," saying that “strengthening the ability to intercept these weapons is an urgent issue.” The project is reportedly scheduled for completion in the 2030s. Reports that the US and Japan plan to allocate more than $3 billion to jointly develop the new interceptor surfaced earlier in the year. Originally, the program was agreed upon by President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in August 2023, during the trilateral summit between the US, Japan, and South Korea.

#Ukraine We have discussed the dangers of the presence of the ballistic missiles on the battlefield for Ukraine many times before. The issue is not just about spotting the ballistic missile launchers and neutralizing them. As Russia advances, they are creating a layer of air defense protection for their troops in the occupied territories of Ukraine. This will enhance their offensive strike range. Up until now Russia has been utilizing Russian made Iskander SRBMs in the current theater and has successfully taken out Ukrainian positions, AMD components and depots. Under the blanket of the PVO Russia will utilize the acquired ballistic missile capabilities to effectively target Ukrainian positions in its slow layered offensive. The issue for Ukraine is that as Russia advances and hardens it's AMD formation and ground positions, Ukraine AMD components are being pushed back to avoid being targeted by the Russian ballistic missiles and VVS component; While so, Ukraine has to commit resources and manpower to secure the buffer zone which is required to be able to establish its AMD components aggressively enough to be able to target the incoming russian ballistic missiles in midcourse before they enter terminal phase, given the fact that the current acquired arsenal of the Russian ballistic missiles are categorized as SRBMs (Short Range Ballistic Missiles) with detachable warheads, Taking out the incoming threats in midcourse is the best option, Take note that we also discussed the importance of the ISR and having enough offensive capabilities to be able to target the detected launchers that are coming into position before they assume launch position. The current resources are being spent on creating a defensive line that is NOT, capable of withstanding the incoming ballistic threats. The iranian made ballistic Missiles, suicide and ISR drones have given Russia the offensive edge that it needs to commit to the offensive. The failure to ground the components of the VVS also will be a major advantage for the Russians. Previous Notes: The Use of Ballistic Missiles in the Russian Offensive: https://lnkd.in/gFuA8eH9 Assessing the Escalation: Strategies and Countermeasures in Russia's War of Aggression Against Ukraine: https://lnkd.in/gmTB87rw GDSIWSU: The Culminating Point of the Russian Army: The importance of shift of strategy in Ukraine https://lnkd.in/gY9WPZzq Strategic Insights: https://lnkd.in/gP7D-PMd

“Fire and Forget” weapons like Javelin have been crucial in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.⚠️ As of January 2024, the United States has delivered more than 10,000 of its advanced anti-tank missile Javelin to Ukraine since the war began. The earliest anti-tank missile to see combat was the German Ruhrstahl X-7 "Rotkäppchen" wire guided missile of World War II. As technology advanced, anti tank missiles have evolved as well – they have become more mobile, more precise, and consistently increased in range. Increase in geopolitical tensions, asymmetric warfare tactics, and territorial disputes are boosting the need for powerful, flexible, and technologically advanced anti tank missile systems. By 2032, the anti tank missile market is expected to reach a value of US$ 2.1 Billion according to recent research report by Stratview Research.📊 Interested to learn more about the market dynamics of these powerful missiles? Click here: https://lnkd.in/d3rd6GYk Key Players: Lockheed Martin | Raytheon Technologies | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems | MBDA | Saab | Norinco International Cooperation Ltd. #missiles #russiaukrainewar #antitankmissiles #war #weapon #fireandforget #military #combat #moderntech #StratviewResearch

Russia’s Oreshnik missile redefines hypersonic warfare with unmatched speed, precision, and stealth. As a counter to NATO strategies and U.S.-supplied missiles in Ukraine, it symbolizes Moscow's intent to maintain strategic dominance.  Meanwhile, India’s advancements in hypersonic technology signal its readiness to address emerging threats. The Oreshnik's debut emphasizes the urgency for nations to strengthen defenses and advocate for global arms control agreements.  Follow The Indian Netizens for more such informative content. [Oreshnik missile, Russia hypersonic missile, precision strike capabilities, hypersonic speed, stealth missile, NATO counter, ATACMS missiles, Ukraine conflict, ballistic missile, Dead Hand mechanism, modular missile design, nuclear warhead, global arms race, missile defense evasion, modern warfare, Russian defense advancements, arms control concerns, India hypersonic program, HSTDV India, hypersonic trajectory, missile production, Doomsday weapon, strategic deterrence, global security, hypersonic arms race, advanced navigation systems, stealth weaponry, military innovation, regional stability, NATO expansion threats] #OreshnikMissile #RussiaDefense #HypersonicSpeed #StealthWeapon #ModernWarfare #PrecisionStrike #BallisticMissile #StrategicDeterrence #GlobalSecurity #ArmsRace #DeadHandMechanism #MissileDefense #RussiaUkraineConflict #DoomsdayWeapon #NATOCounter #HypersonicThreat #AdvancedTechnology #MilitaryAdvancements #NuclearCapability #ATACMSMissiles #IndiaHypersonic #HSTDV #MissileInnovation #WorldPeace #GlobalArmsControl #DefenseStrategies #RegionalStability #MissileTechnology #RussianArsenal.