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POTION software makes UAVs fly farther, save fuel

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A groundbreaking test in the harsh Arctic Circle has successfully demonstrated the potential of a revolutionary new software called POTION to significantly increase the efficiency and range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This achievement, the fruit of a nine-year collaboration between the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), marks a major milestone in advancing UAV technology for military and commercial applications.

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UAE expected to make offer to buy 18 MQ-9Bs within this year

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After a two-year hiatus, the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are back on track to finalize a deal for 18 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, marking a significant step forward in both technology and regional partnerships. This news, reported by Breaking Defense, highlights the growing importance of drone technology in the Middle East and the strategic alliance between the US and the UAE.

210421-N-FC670-086 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2021) An MQ-9 Sea Guardian unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft system flies over the Pacific Ocean during U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) 21, April 21. UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon Renfroe)

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Britain offers missile swap to ease Germany’s Ukraine arms delivery concerns

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Germany is considering a proposal from the United Kingdom to swap cruise missiles, in a move that could potentially allow Berlin to provide Ukraine with more powerful weapons while addressing its concerns about escalating the conflict with Russia.

Eurofighter Typhoon IPA 7 with TAURUS, ETSI Final Approach No. 2
Philipp Hayer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Lockheed Martin to integrate PAC-3 MSE with Aegis and Mk 41 VLS

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Lockheed Martin is gearing up for a live-fire test in the coming months, aiming to showcase the integration of a proven U.S. Army air defense missile with the Navy’s established combat system for its surface fleet. This ambitious project, reported by Breaking Defense, involves integrating the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) with the Aegis Weapon System, potentially bolstering the Navy’s air defense capabilities.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) launches a SM-2 missile during a live-fire exercise. Jason Dunham is underway with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group preparing for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Zachary Van Nuys/Released)

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