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In October, an MMC delegation and representatives from the Ministry of National Defense visited the AM General factory in South Bend, USA, to explore cutting-edge American military technology. Highlights included demonstrations of the JLTV A2 and the Humvee with reinforced suspension and a 205 HP engine, showcased in 4+1 and 8+1 configurations. The JLTV A2 impressed with its mobility and advanced crew protection, ideal for extreme combat conditions, while the Humvee demonstrated exceptional durability and off-road capability. This visit fostered valuable insights into modernizing Poland's defense capabilities and deepened collaboration with the U.S. on military technologies.

« Sikorsky to Demonstrate Flight Autonomy to US Marine Corps | Demonstrations will inform role of autonomy for Aerial Logistics Connector program. » Excerpt: « The Marine Corps demonstrations will show how autonomous aircraft can keep future Marine forces supplied, whether operating from Navy ships or expeditionary bases ashore. Marines also will interface with Sikorsky’s autonomous aircraft via a tablet to make mission changes before or after take-off. » Read the entire press release using link. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gKQvDSZU 🏷️ #aeriallogistics #flightautonomy #militaryresupply 🏞️ 🛩️ ⚔️ 🚁 📡 📰 📸 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company

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🧑💻🚢 BAE Systems clinched a $354.7-million contract to update the combat management systems of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, Type 23 Duke-class frigates, Type 26 City-class frigates, and Type 45 Daring-class destroyers. The effort is part of the Real-time Combat System Open Data Enablers (RECODE) program. 🗣️ BAE Systems Naval Ships Combat Systems Director Steve Carter: “RECODE represents huge strides forward in our partnership with the Royal Navy and will help to realise warfare capability of the future.”

🇹🇼🇨🇳 Taiwanese military focuses on PLA cognitive warfare threat in revamped TV show For more than two decades, Taiwan’s flagship military television program Juguang Garden offered a mix of educational equipment demonstrations and light-hearted skits. In the revamped version of the program first aired last week, those lighter elements remained but the educational content carried a dark tone, replete with warnings about the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) growing threat and increasingly aggressive cognitive warfare tactics towards the island. One of the key missions of the updated program, according to Taiwan’s defense ministry, is educating soldiers about how to identify and respond to cognitive warfare waged by Beijing against the self-ruled island. It added that the program overhaul was meant to bolster the resolve of Taiwan’s military personnel and deny the PLA any opportunity to exploit the island’s defense forces in this “unseen battle”. #Taiwan #China

Marines, if you want some mid-week motivation listen to this podcast with the marksmanship program leaders at Weapons Training Battalion (WTB). They describe in some detail the efforts to both improve and track Marines' lethality with the rifle. Their program derived in great part from then-Secretary of Defense Mattis' Close Combat Lethality Task Force (CCLTF). When CCLTF and the lethality program first emerged I was both supportive and a bit concerned that the term "lethality" had not been clearly defined. It is difficult if not impossible to measurably improve something amorphous. Now there's a definition - the WTB Marines lay it out in the podcast - it is clear, concise, and makes good sense. This is a big step forward. It was genuinely inspiring to hear these guys describe the ways in which they built the Corps-wide marksmanship program. They clearly care a great deal about what they are doing. Program in a nutshell: Shooting is now carefully tracked across a series of observable performance metrics, including accuracy, speed, and the likelihood that a shot will incapacitate the target. Shooters will know exactly how, and to some extent why they did or did not excel at each shot. It's easy to imagine the kind of improvements this program will generate. But I'll add on two points that the team did not have time to make: (1) Marksmanship is a discipline that translates to many other aspects of the military profession. There's a reason we value expertise in shooting. It represents the ability to calmly focus under pressure and to excel at a precision task. So more emphasis on marksmanship can translate to better overall professional development. (2) Imagine the kind of healthy competition this will generate. I remember being at the top of my shooting game coming out of the FBI SWAT school in 1989 (now I'm sub-mediocre). An opportunity to participate in a high-end, high-demand course drove us all to out-shoot and out-score each other, and that aggressive competition made us all better. This new program offers more opportunities for competition for all Marines. That's a good thing. Kudos to WTB, I'm jealous that I had to shoot the KD and missed out on this. There's also a linked Marine Corps Gazette article. #marinecorps #warontherocks #marksmanship #shooting #lethality Ryan Evans Howard Hall Marine Corps Gazette https://lnkd.in/dcwKvhTz

#IndustryDay for NUWC Newport! Learn about NUWC Departments’ strategic directions and future technical demands on Wednesday, October 16th! #NAVSEA #SmallBusinesses

Ever wondered how modern navies are keeping pace with rapid technological advancements? I recently listened to an insightful podcast featuring a former legend of a Commanding Officer, who shared some thought-provoking considerations, podcast below. (Podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gKis-ZTT) Many western navies are currently reviewing or embarking on “Fleet Mix” studies. Why? Because the landscape of naval technology is evolving rapidly, outpacing traditional procurement and build timelines. Here are some key points to ponder: 1. Unmanned Systems: The rise of unmanned systems is reshaping naval operations. How can we leverage these technologies effectively? 2. Electronic Warfare: As threats evolve, electronic warfare capabilities become paramount. How do we integrate them seamlessly into our fleets? 3. COTS/MOTS Systems: Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and modified off-the-shelf (MOTS) solutions offer agility. How can we balance customisation with speed? 4. Accelerating Technological Pace: The pace of innovation is relentless. How can we adapt our strategies to keep up? 5. Procurement Challenges: Traditional procurement models struggle to keep pace. Can we streamline processes without compromising quality? 6. Workforce Challenges: Not just the sailors operating naval systems, but also the shore support and third-party vendors face unique challenges. Davie has already undertaken this approach with the conversion of CSS ASTERIX, now operated by Federal Fleet Services Inc. All of her systems are a mix of COTS and MOTS, allowing rapid changes or upgrades to be effected at the speed of relevance. Most recently: Starlink, MARSS Group NiDAR C-UAS, AGWA Vertical Farms to name just a few. What are your thoughts on integrating these technologies into naval operations? Share your insights below! 👇

D-Day, 6th June 2024 / 80th Anniversary The National Museum of the Royal Navy holds an original copy of the Naval Operation Orders for Operation Neptune in its galleries at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. These orders were critical to the success of D-Day on June 6 1944. Operation ‘Neptune’ was the naval assault phase of ‘Overlord’, and involved safely landing 156,000 troops on 50 miles of defended coastline. The majority came by sea, delivered and supported by huge naval forces, including 6,939 vessels: 1,213 naval combat ships, 4,126 landing ships and landing craft, 736 ancillary craft and 864 merchant vessels. Hundreds of copies of these operation orders were issued to various units involved in the invasion. Interestingly, not all copies were identical. Each set of orders was tailored to specific operational zones, containing only the information pertinent to that particular sector. This strategic measure was implemented to enhance security. If a set of orders fell into enemy hands, it would not reveal the entire plan, thus protecting the overall mission integrity. These items offer a tangible connection to the meticulous planning and coordination required for such a large-scale operation. Come along to the National Museum of the Royal Navy today and see for yourself.