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CATS WARRIOR PROTOTYPE 🔸️Stealthy airframe with internal weapon bays 🔸️AI-based autonomous operations for loyal wingman missions 🔸️Compatible with Tejas Mk1A, Mk2 and AMCA for manned-unmanned teaming 🔸️Designed for deep-strike, reconnaissance, and #SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defences) roles 🎥 HAL via Adithya Krishna Menon

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🚨🇮🇳 Drone wars are here and India is arming up fast Cheap UAVs now drive surveillance, targeting and precision strikes, causing up to 70–80% of battlefield losses. India is responding with a mix of indigenous development, major acquisitions and tri-service integration to dominate the drone era. 1️⃣ TAPAS-BH-201 — Indigenous MALE ISR for border monitoring, troop tracking, targeting relay, 350 kg payload and operates up to 28,000 ft; ongoing engine trials. 2️⃣ Archer-NG — Next-gen tactical recon with advanced sensors. It supports precision-guided weapons and >18 hour endurance, designed for strike missions against enemy infrastructure and armored targets. 3️⃣ Switch UAV — Portable infantry scout for live feeds to artillery/special forces. With ~15 km range and ~2-hour endurance, it provides real-time intelligence for infantry operations. 4️⃣ SWiFT / Ghatak UCAV — Stealth flying-wing tech demonstrator; 60 Ghatak units cleared for development as deep-strike UCAV to penetrate defenses. 5️⃣ Heron TP / Heron Mk-II (Israeli-made) — >40,000 ft, 30+ hrs deep recon; armed for strikes on command posts, air defenses, 35km control range, real-time targeting data. Additional Mk-II orders post-2025 lessons.

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Sputnik India

256,022 views • 6 months ago

🚨🇷🇺 NATO IN PANIC: RUSSIA UNVEILS DAN-T JET-POWERED STRIKE DRONE BUILT TO BYPASS AIR DEFENSES Russia has unveiled the Dan-T, a combat-proven air-launched strike drone capable of hitting targets up to 450 km away while following a dedicated flight profile designed to evade enemy air defenses. Presented publicly for the first time at the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, Dan-T is not a showroom prototype. Russia’s state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec says its effectiveness has already been demonstrated through hundreds of successful launches against enemy targets. 🔸 Jet-powered attack: Unlike slower propeller-driven loitering munitions, Dan-T uses a compact turbojet engine to reach higher cruising speeds, reducing the time available for air defenses to detect and intercept it. 🔸 Long-range reach: With a range of up to 450 km, the weapon allows aircraft and helicopters to launch strikes far from the target area while remaining farther from enemy air defenses. 🔸 Multiple launch platforms: Dan-T can be carried by Russian and foreign aircraft and helicopters, allowing the weapon to approach targets from different directions without depending on a single specialized carrier. 🔸 Fire-and-forget: Once released, Dan-T continues toward its target autonomously without requiring constant operator control or an uninterrupted command link. 🔸 Built to evade defenses: Rostec says the weapon has a special flight mode for bypassing air-defense systems, complicating detection and interception on the way to its target. 🔸 Already tested in combat: Hundreds of successful launches have given Russian engineers operational data to refine the weapon long before its international debut. Dan-T combines the reach and speed of a cruise missile with the flexibility and potentially lower cost of a strike drone. Aircraft and helicopters become mobile launch points, while the weapon continues independently after release. The key advantage is mass: Russia can add jet-powered autonomous weapons to mixed strike waves containing drones and cruise missiles, forcing air defenses to track more targets approaching at different speeds and from different directions. Every additional target consumes attention, radar capacity and an interceptor that may cost far more than the weapon it destroys. Could Dan-T give Russia a cheaper way to overwhelm NATO air defenses?

NewRulesGeopolitics

17,885 views • 26 days ago

The U.S. unveils it's new F-47 stealth fighter, the centerpiece of the NGAD program, a "family of systems" designed to integrate advanced manned and unmanned platforms, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones. Announced by President Donald Trump alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, the F-47 is described as the "most advanced, most capable, most lethal aircraft ever built." It reportedly builds on a prototype that has been secretly flying for nearly five years, suggesting significant testing and refinement prior to its public unveiling. The aircraft is engineered for speed, stealth, and adaptability, with a focus on countering advanced threats from nations like China, which has also been developing sixth-generation capabilities. Boeing’s victory over Lockheed Martin for the NGAD contract, valued at approximately $20 billion for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase, marks a critical win for the company amid its recent struggles in defense and commercial sectors. The F-47 is expected to enter service in the 2030s, with each unit potentially costing upwards of $300 million, reflecting its cutting-edge technology. Its development emphasizes rapid adaptability to emerging threats, leveraging advanced manufacturing and an open architecture design to allow for continual upgrades. Since exact specifications remain classified or undisclosed as of now, the following are informed projections based on NGAD program objectives, statements from officials, and sixth-generation fighter trends. Designation: Boeing F-47 Manufacturer: Boeing Phantom Works Role: Air dominance fighter with multi-role capabilities (air-to-air and air-to-ground) Crew: Likely manned with optional unmanned configuration, aligning with sixth-generation flexibility Dimensions: Larger than the F-22 and F-35 to accommodate greater range and payload; exact size undisclosed but possibly exceeding 60 feet in length and a wingspan over 40 feet Powerplant: Expected to use adaptive cycle engines from the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program—either General Electric XA102 or Pratt & Whitney XA103. These engines feature a three-stream architecture, offering over 20% better fuel efficiency, increased thrust (potentially 45,000-50,000 lbf per engine), and enhanced electrical output for directed-energy weapons. Speed: Likely exceeds Mach 2 (super cruise capable—sustained supersonic flight without afterburners), surpassing the F-22’s Mach 1.8 super cruise Range: Combat radius projected at 1,000-1,500 nautical miles (unrefueled), tailored for Indo-Pacific operations, significantly greater than the F-22’s 600 nautical miles or F-35’s 670 nautical miles Stealth: Advanced stealth features, including a tailless design, next-generation coatings, and materials to reduce radar, infrared, and acoustic signatures beyond fifth-generation standards Payload: Larger internal weapons bays (possibly 20-23 feet long) to carry advanced munitions like the AIM-174, hypersonic missiles, and future cruise missiles, with external hardpoints available at the cost of stealth Sensors and Avionics: AI-enhanced sensor suite for unmatched situational awareness, integrating radar, infrared search and track (IRST), and electronic warfare systems; likely includes "smart skins" with embedded sensors for reduced drag and improved performance Networking: Maximum connectivity for real-time data sharing with satellites, drones, and other platforms, supported by a robust, jam-resistant data link Additional Features: Potential for directed-energy (laser) weapons to counter missiles and drones Integration with CCA drones for expanded mission options (e.g., extra munitions, electronic warfare) Open architecture for rapid upgrades and mission-specific customization Key Highlights Human-Machine Teaming: The F-47 is designed to "unlock the magic" of human-machine collaboration, pairing pilots with AI-driven systems and autonomous drones to enhance decision-making and reduce workload. Strategic Purpose: Built to penetrate contested environments, countering advanced air defenses and stealth fighters from adversaries like China, with a focus on long-range engagements over vast theaters. Development Timeline: Prototypes have been flying since at least 2020, with full operational capability targeted for the 2030s, replacing the F-22 incrementally as numbers grow. Cost and Scale: Estimated at $300 million per unit, with plans for roughly 200 manned aircraft, though this is a planning figure subject to change. The F-47’s exact design and full capabilities remain shrouded in secrecy, typical of NGAD’s classified nature, but its unveiling signals a bold step forward in U.S. air power. Its blend of stealth, speed, range, and technological integration positions it as a cornerstone of future aerial warfare, though its high cost and complexity will likely spark ongoing debate about affordability and strategic priorities. U.S. military technology will continue to dominate all other nations like it always has.

The U.S. unveils it's new F-47 stealth fighter, the centerpiece of the NGAD program, a "family of systems" designed to integrate advanced manned and unmanned platforms, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones. Announced by President Donald Trump alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, the F-47 is described as the "most advanced, most capable, most lethal aircraft ever built." It reportedly builds on a prototype that has been secretly flying for nearly five years, suggesting significant testing and refinement prior to its public unveiling. The aircraft is engineered for speed, stealth, and adaptability, with a focus on countering advanced threats from nations like China, which has also been developing sixth-generation capabilities. Boeing’s victory over Lockheed Martin for the NGAD contract, valued at approximately $20 billion for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase, marks a critical win for the company amid its recent struggles in defense and commercial sectors. The F-47 is expected to enter service in the 2030s, with each unit potentially costing upwards of $300 million, reflecting its cutting-edge technology. Its development emphasizes rapid adaptability to emerging threats, leveraging advanced manufacturing and an open architecture design to allow for continual upgrades. Since exact specifications remain classified or undisclosed as of now, the following are informed projections based on NGAD program objectives, statements from officials, and sixth-generation fighter trends. Designation: Boeing F-47 Manufacturer: Boeing Phantom Works Role: Air dominance fighter with multi-role capabilities (air-to-air and air-to-ground) Crew: Likely manned with optional unmanned configuration, aligning with sixth-generation flexibility Dimensions: Larger than the F-22 and F-35 to accommodate greater range and payload; exact size undisclosed but possibly exceeding 60 feet in length and a wingspan over 40 feet Powerplant: Expected to use adaptive cycle engines from the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program—either General Electric XA102 or Pratt & Whitney XA103. These engines feature a three-stream architecture, offering over 20% better fuel efficiency, increased thrust (potentially 45,000-50,000 lbf per engine), and enhanced electrical output for directed-energy weapons. Speed: Likely exceeds Mach 2 (super cruise capable—sustained supersonic flight without afterburners), surpassing the F-22’s Mach 1.8 super cruise Range: Combat radius projected at 1,000-1,500 nautical miles (unrefueled), tailored for Indo-Pacific operations, significantly greater than the F-22’s 600 nautical miles or F-35’s 670 nautical miles Stealth: Advanced stealth features, including a tailless design, next-generation coatings, and materials to reduce radar, infrared, and acoustic signatures beyond fifth-generation standards Payload: Larger internal weapons bays (possibly 20-23 feet long) to carry advanced munitions like the AIM-174, hypersonic missiles, and future cruise missiles, with external hardpoints available at the cost of stealth Sensors and Avionics: AI-enhanced sensor suite for unmatched situational awareness, integrating radar, infrared search and track (IRST), and electronic warfare systems; likely includes "smart skins" with embedded sensors for reduced drag and improved performance Networking: Maximum connectivity for real-time data sharing with satellites, drones, and other platforms, supported by a robust, jam-resistant data link Additional Features: Potential for directed-energy (laser) weapons to counter missiles and drones Integration with CCA drones for expanded mission options (e.g., extra munitions, electronic warfare) Open architecture for rapid upgrades and mission-specific customization Key Highlights Human-Machine Teaming: The F-47 is designed to "unlock the magic" of human-machine collaboration, pairing pilots with AI-driven systems and autonomous drones to enhance decision-making and reduce workload. Strategic Purpose: Built to penetrate contested environments, countering advanced air defenses and stealth fighters from adversaries like China, with a focus on long-range engagements over vast theaters. Development Timeline: Prototypes have been flying since at least 2020, with full operational capability targeted for the 2030s, replacing the F-22 incrementally as numbers grow. Cost and Scale: Estimated at $300 million per unit, with plans for roughly 200 manned aircraft, though this is a planning figure subject to change. The F-47’s exact design and full capabilities remain shrouded in secrecy, typical of NGAD’s classified nature, but its unveiling signals a bold step forward in U.S. air power. Its blend of stealth, speed, range, and technological integration positions it as a cornerstone of future aerial warfare, though its high cost and complexity will likely spark ongoing debate about affordability and strategic priorities. U.S. military technology will continue to dominate all other nations like it always has.

The SCIF

453,918 views • 1 year ago

BREAKING QUESTION FOR AMERICA… Have we already seen the SR-72 “Darkstar” in combat… and didn’t even know it? Think about the timing. Hypersonic weapons are now being used. Air defenses are being overwhelmed. Targets are being struck with speed and precision that looks almost unreal. And yet the most advanced reconnaissance/strike aircraft ever designed… the SR-72 Darkstar… is supposedly still “in development.” Officially. Here is what we actually know as of March 2026. Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 program is still publicly listed as being in the design and development phase. There have been rumors of a demonstrator flight somewhere between 2025 and 2026… but nothing has been confirmed, nothing has been revealed, and no official aircraft has ever been shown. Which raises the obvious question. What if it already exists? Remember the SR-71 Blackbird. It flew secret missions for years before the public ever knew it existed. Mach 3. Titanium airframe. Untouchable by enemy defenses for decades. Now imagine the next generation. Hypersonic. Mach 6 capability. Autonomous strike capability. Global reach in under an hour. Would the United States announce that to the world… or would it quietly fly it in combat first? Right now videos are circulating online claiming secret aircraft sightings. Most of them are nonsense. Top Gun Maverick mock-ups. Video game footage. AI generated clips LIKE THIS ONE. But the real question remains. If the SR-72 Darkstar has already flown… would we even know? #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

BREAKING QUESTION FOR AMERICA… Have we already seen the SR-72 “Darkstar” in combat… and didn’t even know it? Think about the timing. Hypersonic weapons are now being used. Air defenses are being overwhelmed. Targets are being struck with speed and precision that looks almost unreal. And yet the most advanced reconnaissance/strike aircraft ever designed… the SR-72 Darkstar… is supposedly still “in development.” Officially. Here is what we actually know as of March 2026. Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 program is still publicly listed as being in the design and development phase. There have been rumors of a demonstrator flight somewhere between 2025 and 2026… but nothing has been confirmed, nothing has been revealed, and no official aircraft has ever been shown. Which raises the obvious question. What if it already exists? Remember the SR-71 Blackbird. It flew secret missions for years before the public ever knew it existed. Mach 3. Titanium airframe. Untouchable by enemy defenses for decades. Now imagine the next generation. Hypersonic. Mach 6 capability. Autonomous strike capability. Global reach in under an hour. Would the United States announce that to the world… or would it quietly fly it in combat first? Right now videos are circulating online claiming secret aircraft sightings. Most of them are nonsense. Top Gun Maverick mock-ups. Video game footage. AI generated clips LIKE THIS ONE. But the real question remains. If the SR-72 Darkstar has already flown… would we even know? #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

A Gene Robinson

54,875 views • 7 months ago

The Chinese are advancing on 6th-generation fighters, but I have serious doubts about whether this is truly the right path. Recently, the Turkish company Baykar flew two combat drones that operate in perfect synchronization, guided from a ground base. They executed coordinated maneuvers autonomously and are already capable of conducting BVR (Beyond Visual Range) engagements. The Kızılelma became the first drone to achieve an autonomous kill with an air-to-air missile guided by its own AESA radar. This level of Turkish progress, combined with the kill web integration that Chinese drones are demonstrating, isn’t it a strong indication that manned 6th-generation fighters might be an extraordinarily expensive fantasy? I’ll go further: some drones are already reaching speeds above Mach 3.5 - more than double those of the leading current manned fighters. I’m talking about drones capable of high-speed coordinated operations, fully autonomous, with integrated and shared weapon systems, flying at altitudes far higher than conventional fighters, and employing systems similar to Aegis. How much longer until these drones take off in large swarms, equipped with ultra-modern sensors controlled by AI and armed with long-range air-to-air missiles? How could a human pilot, even at the height of adrenaline, make faster and more accurate decisions, involving multiple scenarios and factors, than an AI commanding a pack of smaller, more agile drones operating at different altitudes? We are entering the real competition between man and machine. Even if a pilot in a 6th-generation fighter has control over slave drones and an entire Aegis-like kill web, what is the point of having him there if everything can be done autonomously, more safely, more cheaply, and in far greater numbers? Some argue that the human pilot offers advantages in unpredictable scenarios where today’s AI still fails, and I agree. But I’m not talking about current AI: I’m talking about the AI of 2030–2040, far more advanced than anything we know today. Geran drones equipped with air-to-air missiles prove that air combat drones can be extremely low-cost, while the Turkish tests show, in a far more sophisticated way, that drones designed for air-to-air missions are evolving much faster than 6th-generation aircraft, whose development and production costs are exorbitant. When we put together the Geran, the Kızılelma, and the drone kill web integration the Chinese are achieving, the question arises: is the future really manned 6th-generation fighters, or much cheaper drones produced in greater numbers, better protected, and more capable? Wouldn’t it be smarter to invest in well-equipped autonomous 6th-generation drones rather than treating them merely as wingmen? It seems that keeping a human pilot on board has more to do with ethical principles and preserving our role than with genuine operational necessity. And how would humanity react to the constant killing of human beings by AI-guided drones? Drones will be cheaper to develop, easier to produce, and possibly more agile than conventional fighters, even 6th-generation ones. In cost-benefit terms, the price of a single 6th-generation fighter could buy dozens of equivalent or even superior drones. This would save hundreds of billions of dollars and could put whoever adopts the strategy a step ahead. The Chinese, by the way, are very well positioned in this race, with HALE drones already armed with air-to-air missiles and integrated into an extensive kill web, which I will describe in detail soon.

The Chinese are advancing on 6th-generation fighters, but I have serious doubts about whether this is truly the right path. Recently, the Turkish company Baykar flew two combat drones that operate in perfect synchronization, guided from a ground base. They executed coordinated maneuvers autonomously and are already capable of conducting BVR (Beyond Visual Range) engagements. The Kızılelma became the first drone to achieve an autonomous kill with an air-to-air missile guided by its own AESA radar. This level of Turkish progress, combined with the kill web integration that Chinese drones are demonstrating, isn’t it a strong indication that manned 6th-generation fighters might be an extraordinarily expensive fantasy? I’ll go further: some drones are already reaching speeds above Mach 3.5 - more than double those of the leading current manned fighters. I’m talking about drones capable of high-speed coordinated operations, fully autonomous, with integrated and shared weapon systems, flying at altitudes far higher than conventional fighters, and employing systems similar to Aegis. How much longer until these drones take off in large swarms, equipped with ultra-modern sensors controlled by AI and armed with long-range air-to-air missiles? How could a human pilot, even at the height of adrenaline, make faster and more accurate decisions, involving multiple scenarios and factors, than an AI commanding a pack of smaller, more agile drones operating at different altitudes? We are entering the real competition between man and machine. Even if a pilot in a 6th-generation fighter has control over slave drones and an entire Aegis-like kill web, what is the point of having him there if everything can be done autonomously, more safely, more cheaply, and in far greater numbers? Some argue that the human pilot offers advantages in unpredictable scenarios where today’s AI still fails, and I agree. But I’m not talking about current AI: I’m talking about the AI of 2030–2040, far more advanced than anything we know today. Geran drones equipped with air-to-air missiles prove that air combat drones can be extremely low-cost, while the Turkish tests show, in a far more sophisticated way, that drones designed for air-to-air missions are evolving much faster than 6th-generation aircraft, whose development and production costs are exorbitant. When we put together the Geran, the Kızılelma, and the drone kill web integration the Chinese are achieving, the question arises: is the future really manned 6th-generation fighters, or much cheaper drones produced in greater numbers, better protected, and more capable? Wouldn’t it be smarter to invest in well-equipped autonomous 6th-generation drones rather than treating them merely as wingmen? It seems that keeping a human pilot on board has more to do with ethical principles and preserving our role than with genuine operational necessity. And how would humanity react to the constant killing of human beings by AI-guided drones? Drones will be cheaper to develop, easier to produce, and possibly more agile than conventional fighters, even 6th-generation ones. In cost-benefit terms, the price of a single 6th-generation fighter could buy dozens of equivalent or even superior drones. This would save hundreds of billions of dollars and could put whoever adopts the strategy a step ahead. The Chinese, by the way, are very well positioned in this race, with HALE drones already armed with air-to-air missiles and integrated into an extensive kill web, which I will describe in detail soon.

Patricia Marins

60,728 views • 8 months ago

🚨🇻🇪🇺🇸 HOW THE U.S. LIKELY CAPTURED MADURO: INSIDE THE SPECIAL OPS HELICOPTER STRIKES ON CARACAS Hours ago, the U.S. launched a coordinated special operations raid into Caracas, Venezuela, using MH-47G Chinook and MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), known as the “Night Stalkers.” These aircraft were critical for penetrating urban terrain and contested airspace after initial airstrikes suppressed Venezuelan air defenses, including Buk-M2E surface-to-air missile systems. The MH-47G Chinooks served as the heavy-lift backbone of the operation, transporting larger strike teams and specialized equipment directly into hostile zones like Fuerte Tiuna and La Carlota. MH-60 Black Hawks - especially Direct Action Penetrator (DAP) variants - provided agile insertion, close air support, and rapid extraction, ideal for hit-and-run tactics targeting regime command centers or high-value figures like President Nicolás Maduro. Helicopters flew in tight formations, offering armed overwatch with rockets, miniguns, and Hellfire missiles while executing low-altitude raids designed to evade radar and overwhelm with speed. Their ability to strike, land, deploy, and exit within minutes made them the weapon of choice for decapitation-style missions. This was not a full-scale invasion - it was a surgical raid. The likely launch points were amphibious assets like the USS Iwo Jima or airfields in Puerto Rico, negating the need for fixed-wing deep penetration or ground convoys. The psychological impact was just as important as the tactical effect: low-flying U.S. helicopters over central Caracas sent a clear signal of air dominance and regime vulnerability. Hours later, Trump announced that Maduro had been captured and removed from the country. Sources: The War Zone, CBS News, Reuters, OSINT (Tyler Rogoway, Evergreen Intel), eyewitness footage from Caracas.

🚨🇻🇪🇺🇸 HOW THE U.S. LIKELY CAPTURED MADURO: INSIDE THE SPECIAL OPS HELICOPTER STRIKES ON CARACAS Hours ago, the U.S. launched a coordinated special operations raid into Caracas, Venezuela, using MH-47G Chinook and MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), known as the “Night Stalkers.” These aircraft were critical for penetrating urban terrain and contested airspace after initial airstrikes suppressed Venezuelan air defenses, including Buk-M2E surface-to-air missile systems. The MH-47G Chinooks served as the heavy-lift backbone of the operation, transporting larger strike teams and specialized equipment directly into hostile zones like Fuerte Tiuna and La Carlota. MH-60 Black Hawks - especially Direct Action Penetrator (DAP) variants - provided agile insertion, close air support, and rapid extraction, ideal for hit-and-run tactics targeting regime command centers or high-value figures like President Nicolás Maduro. Helicopters flew in tight formations, offering armed overwatch with rockets, miniguns, and Hellfire missiles while executing low-altitude raids designed to evade radar and overwhelm with speed. Their ability to strike, land, deploy, and exit within minutes made them the weapon of choice for decapitation-style missions. This was not a full-scale invasion - it was a surgical raid. The likely launch points were amphibious assets like the USS Iwo Jima or airfields in Puerto Rico, negating the need for fixed-wing deep penetration or ground convoys. The psychological impact was just as important as the tactical effect: low-flying U.S. helicopters over central Caracas sent a clear signal of air dominance and regime vulnerability. Hours later, Trump announced that Maduro had been captured and removed from the country. Sources: The War Zone, CBS News, Reuters, OSINT (Tyler Rogoway, Evergreen Intel), eyewitness footage from Caracas.

Mario Nawfal

1,798,242 views • 9 months ago

🇺🇸 The American military corporation Northrop Grumman has introduced the autonomous system "Jackal," where the latest small-sized cruise missiles attack targets based on the "swarm" principle, distributing them according to automatic detection, priority, and other parameters. 🔹 The operational range of JACKAL-type cruise missiles exceeds 100 km (exact distance unknown), with a flight speed of over 600 km/h... Its main advantage is that it operates effectively under strong radio-electronic GPS jamming conditions... Several missiles from the swarm may approach the target using complex maneuvering principles and strike from the rear... Their warhead weight is 4.5 kg... 🔹 This is the latest technology that allows missiles to "cooperate" with each other during flight. If one missile is shot down, the others automatically redistribute the targets. It was mainly created to overload the enemy's air defense... It is specifically designed to hunt air defense systems, radars, and REB (radio-electronic warfare) systems. 🔹 The system can independently decide which target is more important (for example, to destroy the air defense radar first and then other objects). 🚀 The aforementioned type of cruise missiles can be launched from both manned (F-35/F-15/F-16/AH-64 Apache) and unmanned (MQ-9 Reaper) aircraft, as well as from ground complexes—armored vehicles and robotic equipment. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

🇺🇸 The American military corporation Northrop Grumman has introduced the autonomous system "Jackal," where the latest small-sized cruise missiles attack targets based on the "swarm" principle, distributing them according to automatic detection, priority, and other parameters. 🔹 The operational range of JACKAL-type cruise missiles exceeds 100 km (exact distance unknown), with a flight speed of over 600 km/h... Its main advantage is that it operates effectively under strong radio-electronic GPS jamming conditions... Several missiles from the swarm may approach the target using complex maneuvering principles and strike from the rear... Their warhead weight is 4.5 kg... 🔹 This is the latest technology that allows missiles to "cooperate" with each other during flight. If one missile is shot down, the others automatically redistribute the targets. It was mainly created to overload the enemy's air defense... It is specifically designed to hunt air defense systems, radars, and REB (radio-electronic warfare) systems. 🔹 The system can independently decide which target is more important (for example, to destroy the air defense radar first and then other objects). 🚀 The aforementioned type of cruise missiles can be launched from both manned (F-35/F-15/F-16/AH-64 Apache) and unmanned (MQ-9 Reaper) aircraft, as well as from ground complexes—armored vehicles and robotic equipment. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

17,162 views • 8 months ago