Military hardware-trng-tac Updates

Army Demonstrates a Weapon That Shoots Laser-Guided Lightning Bolts

"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman

Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

This Laser Can Instantly, Remotely Scan You For Drugs or Explosives

Yep but the power source requirements might be an issue.....not so with Fido.

"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman

Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

Russian drones can see obstacles

So do ours but using a different tech and imaging. And yes it's classified.

"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman

Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

Lockheed Martin hoping big defense contract wins stand

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/blog/peter-key/2012/07/lockheed-martin-hoping-big-defense.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_40+%28Computer+Industry+News%29

"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman

Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

Both of the platforms and the companies involved offer a superior mission designed product well suited to advance the necessary ops capabilities and requirements at a relatively low production cost (but relative remains relatively

)....who gets it and why is always a mess. The mess being inclusive of national production and marketing efforts and jobs and the impact on a regional economy to name but two. Read on.

Delayed Light Air Support (LAS) Program Leaves Afghan Air Combat Capabilities on ‘Hold’

http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/delayed-light-air-support-las-program-leaves-afghan-air-combat-capabilities-on-hold/

"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman

Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

Sea Ghost Update.

''The key features of the Sea Ghost are that it will be a carrier-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and precision strike aircraft. That puts the aircraft in line with the USN's known UCLASS requirements.''

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lockheed-reveals-sea-ghost-concept-for-usn-uclass-programme-374842/

"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman

Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

Iran unveils new missile, starts air defense site
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/21/us-iran-military-idUSBRE87K0J820120821

Tho not specifically stated.... the upgrades usually are centered around booster performance and payloads..tho it might also include upgraded guidance software. I will continue to monitor.

"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman

Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

Australia Legislation to Ban Cluster Munitions

''Australia’s commitment to reducing the humanitarian impact of armed conflict was strengthened today with the passage of a bill banning the use of cluster munitions.''

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Another well intended appeasement pipe dream. Soldiers are not overtly concerned with such... in the heat of battle yet always held accountable by the idiot civilian overlords who commit them. Political leaders? perhaps. Another example of late 20th into 21st ce. liberal utopianism movement. But the soldiers will keep on dying because their tools are now an anathema of the policy makers and are being limited. Especially by their opponents who give a shittt less for the mantra of appeasement and a utopian world.

As for the collateral's? Don't start the fight and they don't suffer. Start it and then suffer the consequences.

Edited by Centrix Vigilis - 27-Aug-2012 at 04:20

"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman

Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

Innovative but not practical from a ship security perspective, without signficant escort....which would then also draw attack.

China Now Using a Cruise Ship to Haul Troops and Tanks

"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman

Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

Is inspiration the mother of invention.....or desperation.

Perfume of War: Iran Makes Musk to Conceal Troops

"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman

Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

New Camouflage Face Paint Could Shield Soldiers From Bomb Blasts' Heat