Raytheon’s Post

Raytheon's Radar Over the Horizons system is shifting gears, moving from tracking large ships to detecting and tracking cruise missiles. It's a complex transition, but one that's pushing the boundaries of detection technology. However the OTHR systems have several limitation for detecting cruise missiles: 1. Resolution and Accuracy for detection and track small fast moving targets, 2. High speed and low altitude of cruise missiles below of radar horizon, 3. Clutter and Interference from ground, sea and Atmospheric, 4. Cruise missiles stelth technology, 5. Io osperic propogation conditions, 6. Complexity and Cost, 7. False alarms

Howere the Radar over-the-horizon systems can detect cruise missiles because they use radio waves that can travel long distances more then 2000 miles and bounce off the ionosphere, allowing them to detect objects beyond the line of sight. These systems rely on advanced signal processing techniques to distinguish between different types of targets, including cruise missiles, based on their size, speed, and radar cross-section. Additionally, modern radar systems often incorporate advanced algorithms and technologies to mitigate clutter and interference, enhancing their ability to detect and track cruise missiles even in challenging environments.

Herein lies the conundrum. $550M will get you the R&D for a couple DE systems capable of defeating a handful of these threats, today. Maybe this will cover the recurring cost of 5-10 (maybe) relevant future (future, as in not today) systems. We need 100’s of DE systems to complete the ‘Dome’ (total guess). We will be able to afford, what, maybe about 10’s of these missile parties? Kill chain calculus isn’t adding up here, but I’m not exactly sure where… These curves cross at some point in the future, question is what happens before that point. Will the cost of these blow-for-blow missile parties kill DE? Or will we be able to maintain a long term vision that can up-end the cost asymmetry battle the west is tracking a negative trajectory to? Will Batman ever catch the Joker? For perspective, this engage cost is more than half the money the US spent on US DE. It’s also more than half the money we (the US) gave to Israel to spend on DE. ::Benji:: #DirectedEnergy #lasers #optics #missiles #CUAS

Is the 'golden veil' fact or fiction, could a device (or material) truly change the signature of a missile into a passenger plane? Would it actually assist in operations or would it open the user up to charges of warcrimes? What would employment actually look during a conflict? Would it limit the capabilities of the missile platform? So many questions...additional article on the topic below: - Interesting Engineering: https://lnkd.in/ewQyWTT9 - SCMP: https://lnkd.in/eMjcNwB9 #china #capabilities #missiles #camouflage #missiledefense #tactics https://lnkd.in/epdJXPJs

it is a supplement to missiles. first use. cheaper

The conflict in Ukraine, which has seen the country repeatedly attacked by Kinzhal missiles, has renewed focus on the development of hypersonic weapons. While opinions vary on whether the Kinzhal is truly a hypersonic weapon, the Zircon appears to be closer to the definition. As a rule of thumb, the hypersonic flight regime is defined as flight at Mach 5 or higher. In terms of maneuverability, conventional controls used in sub- and supersonic flight do not work on hypersonic vehicles (ICBMs achieve Mach 5 and above, but have extremely limited maneuverability). For those interested in technical details, there are several good references available. However, if you are only interested in the current state of play, I recommend this US Congressional Research Service report: https://lnkd.in/giy2kvkS Closer to home, Australia has been at the forefront of developing scramjet engines. The shed where I conducted work at CSIRO was adjacent to the one where DST was working on scramjet engines, and I have been following developments in this area with interest. Hypersonix Launch Systems appears to be the leading contender, with a first launch scheduled for Q1 2025, which is just around the corner.

How can you test the effectiveness of laser weapons more safely, accurately and at lower cost?   Meet Rattler.   An Uncrewed Supersonic Target which represents an adversary air-launched anti-radiation missile.   But not as you know it.   Building on our continued involvement in the UK's DragonFire Programme, we’re developing a unique version of the Rattler for the United States Department of Defense to support the advancement of high energy laser (HEL) systems.   What’s special about this version?   It will incorporate a new sensor to measure how the laser is performing, making the Rattler integral to the future testing of this system.   Full story here: https://ow.ly/4V1Z50RhT3y #DragonFire #LDEW #Lasers #UAS #ThreatRepresentation

Missile Command is redefined with laser focus precision: https://lnkd.in/eYubrbfD

The world demand for long range air –ground missiles has reached new heights. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) unveiled the WIND DEMON, a new generation of long range air to surface cruise missile (ASM), combining new capabilities based on years of experience in missiles and loitering munition development. IAI’s newly developed WIND DEMON missile offers a pragmatic response to the changing nature of warfare, where affordable mass can deliver lethality. The WIND DEMON offers a novel and compelling capability based on a unique, modularized approach characterized by affordability, adaptability, and advanced capabilities to operate across warfare domains. The WIND DEMON is fired from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or patrol aircraft, and follows a predetermined mission plan to meet a moving or stationary target at a range exceeding 200 km. Platforms equipped with the WIND DEMON wield advanced standoff capabilities. WIND DEMON is a ‘fire-and-forget missile’ that also offers ‘man-in-the-loop’ capabilities. This combination of capabilities allows the platform to approach the enemy at low altitudes from a distance, launch the missile, and disengage. https://lnkd.in/g-xz5TBi