RQ-7 Shadow

Air Defense had a prominent involvement in The Persian Gulf War. The Patriot missile system demonstrated its effectiveness in combat in 1990 and United States (U.S.) forces as well as Iraqi forces utilized the Homing All the Way Killer (HAWK) missile system. Air Defense’s considerable involvement in the Persian Gulf War accredited to the developments and capabilities of the Patriot missile system along with the HAWK missile system’s Iraqi dilemma.

The previous years of the beginning World War I, the military technology produced an enormous firepower that made the 20th century’s western armies capable to set up advantageous positions, and during the course of the war, tanks, artillery and infantry weapons, aircraft, battleship, and gas were decisive solutions. For example, Knox and Murray state that in 1917 air force was a very important power in both Britain and Germany, which provided them not only the reconnaissance to reconnoiter enemy positions but also artillery observation to support the bombing missions by enhancing its attack and coordinating ground-air operations. Due to today’s progress in technologies since World War I has acquainted with, military is able to conduct fight by using advanced technologies in the uncertain and complex environment whether in defensive or offensive positions that enhance the speed and quality of combat, as well as the basic combat value of an individual warrior. In today’s warfare, similarly World War I, military forces use last advanced weaponries and unmanned aircrafts to provide air operations in terms of intelligence and reconnaissance and to continue their combat role by attacking high-value targets. For instance, in today’s conflicts such as Afghanistan and Iraq the unmanned aerial vehicles play the same

Military forces deploy to vastly different environments across the globe. However, two of the most important discriminating factors which shape how operations are conducted are acceptance and protection of US forces by the local population. Operational environments are roughly sorted into two major categories. Permissive environments are locations where the host nation has control of its territory and supports US operations. Non-permissive environments refer to locations with hostile or uncertain local response. Although the weapon’s systems and sensors do not change from one location to the next, the environment surrounding a deployed Air Defense unit has a significant impact on how it is best operated. The Patriot and Avenger weapons systems clearly demonstrate the disparate considerations that must be taken for implementation of each asset when employed in a permissive and non-permissive environment respectively.

In addition to Talisman Sabre 2013, I Corps developed and tested Pacific Pathways, which is a model similar to the Marines’ UDP. I Corps will deploy a HQs, tactical force, with an aviation detachment and enablers will deploy to the USPACOM AOR to participate in exercises and to respond to a contingency. Therefore, the regional alignment of I Corps, represents an opportunity to scale

Military intelligence extensions have been greatly successful while operating in different nations with the utilization of various types of intelligence: Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Strategic Intelligence (STRATINT), Signals Intelligence (SIG- INT), and Technical Intelligence (TECHINT). Essentially expressed, and diminished to the most reduced shared element, intelligence is data of the world about

Stealth Aircraft technology is clearly the future of air combat. In the future, as air defense systems grow more accurate and deadly, stealth technology can be a factor for a decisive by a country over the other. In years to come, stealth technology will not only be incorporated in fighters and bombers but also in ships, helicopters, tanks and transport planes. The RAH-66 “Comanche” and the Sea Shadow stealth ship are just a few to

The potential of providing information or sharing information with agencies or personnel without proper authorization can be detrimental to the mission and the personnel involved. Working in a Joint/Combined nature of the Contemporary Operational Environment (COE) leads to numerous considerations of security when it comes to information sharing and intelligence productions. COE is the combination or current and near term operational environment variables with capabilities. It is based on the composite of potential adversaries in order to create a wide array of conditions necessary for full spectrum training and leader development. Sea, land, air, and space make up the COE in both the physical and technological aspect (Headquarters

The Predator C, “Avenger” developed and built by General Atomics Aeronautical, is an upgraded version of its predecessors the MQ-1 and MQ-9 and is meant to support military operations well into the next decade. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney PW545B turbofan engine the Avenger is capable of speeds up to 400 knots true air speed (KTAS), and operational altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, well outpacing its predecessors (CITE). The Avenger has also been further optimized to reduce its Radar Cross Section (RCS), making it less detectable by enemy air defenses. Beyond its ability to out-fly the original Predator UAS, the Avenger is able to be equipped with a more capable and configurable sensors and weapons package. These advancements make the Predator C Avenger the most capable and universal hunter-killer type UAS

Apart from the Marine Corps, the new generation of United States Army officers has been increasingly attracted by mechanistic and technological solutions to the multifaceted problems emanating from war. According to several senior officers, computer technology advances and evolving communication systems will permit the United States military to identify and destroy everything within the broad range of the battlefield. In some cases, the advances have

In the near term, GR will continue to monitor the DMZ and provide collection in Operation Resolute Support. As collection assets withdraw from Afghanistan, the Army will rely heavily on GR to maintain situational awareness of the threats surrounding coalition forces. In the next 10 years, GR will remain the premier multi-INT airborne platform for the Army. Northrupp will most likely continue to develop GR to close the gap between near-real time collection and analysis. GR provides data to the Operational Ground System (OGS) along with 8 other airborne ISR platforms. Because of the OGS capability, analyst now have access to the data faster than before. As the complexities of the operational environment rise, the demand for real-time intelligence will continue to increase. Platforms such as GR will continue to make it possible for intelligence professionals to provide commanders with an accurate picture of the

In the early morning hours of January 18, 1991, the first PATRIOT missile engaged an Iraqi ballistic missile, changing the future of United States Air Defense Artillery. Throughout the initial days of Desert Storm, United States PATRIOT batteries defended the countries of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Israel from a barrage of Iraqi ballistic missile. This began and solidified United States alliances with Middle Eastern countries that remain to this day. Looking at the era surrounding Desert Storm, one can see the accelerated development of PATRIOT and US Air Defense through failures, successes, and lessons learned.

Since the war on terror, technological developments in the signal realm have been numerous and far reaching. The Army network and supported information technology (both hardware and software) provided by the Corps are an integral part of warfighting capabilities and combat multipliers. Commanders and warfighters rely on the knowledge and skills of the signal Soldiers to provide and implement these technologies to meet their operational needs.

The first and most logical step in intelligence collection against North Korea and its nuclear program is to use our eyes in the sky. Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) needs to be applied on a regular basis, to track terrain changes around all presently known nuclear sites, and conduct analysis of potential new sites that may be used for this purpose (e.g. a new research and or enrichment facility close to the country’s uranium mines); infrared imaging should be used accordingly in order to discover new differences in thermal signatures around existing or potential sites, as this may provide information on new nuclear related operations and indicate the need for new useful intelligence products gathering.

Space and its’ operational capabilities are covered by Joint Publication (JP) 3-14. The formation of a Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) headquarters is enhanced through SATCOM or satellite communication and Positioning Navigation and Timing (PNT). SATCOM allows the MNJTF to communicate with the HQ and partner units executing operations in the Joint Operational Area; PNT provides real-time visibility of forces maneuvering within the JOA enabling battle tracking from remote locations. Forces operating within the straight of Mallaca will receive information, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as gather information regarding the operational environment such as the terrain and weather before entering their assigned Areas of Operation.

Another challenge is the lower mobility of the remote BSS. The existing mobile BSS has a significant level of mobility compared with the fixed (stationary) BSS. Especially, the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have made significant contributions to fill gaps in border surveillance systems. However, it is desirable to utilize small UAS to achieve a quicker response time, reduced landing areas, and smaller