Hwacha: Ancient Korea Invented a Rocket Launcher in the 15th Century
(utubepublisher.in)
Throughout history, military innovations have played a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of battles and conflicts. Among these innovations, the Hwacha stands out as a remarkable example of ancient Korean ingenuity. This powerful rocket launcher not only altered the course of battles but also demonstrated Korea’s advanced technological prowess in the 15th century. In this article, we will delve into the origins, design, and significance of the Hwacha, along with its notable impact on warfare.
Throughout history, military innovations have played a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of battles and conflicts. Among these innovations, the Hwacha stands out as a remarkable example of ancient Korean ingenuity. This powerful rocket launcher not only altered the course of battles but also demonstrated Korea’s advanced technological prowess in the 15th century. In this article, we will delve into the origins, design, and significance of the Hwacha, along with its notable impact on warfare.
Ukraine destroys Russian fighter jet with missile from sea drone in world first
(scmp.com)
Ukraine destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone, Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency said on Saturday, in what it said was the world’s first downing of a combat plane by a maritime drone.
Ukraine destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone, Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency said on Saturday, in what it said was the world’s first downing of a combat plane by a maritime drone.
Straight Out of Sci-Fi: Tracked Combat Robot Armed with the Browning MG
(defence-ua.com)
Ukraine has officially integrated the Droid TW 12.7 robotic combat system into its Armed Forces.
Ukraine has officially integrated the Droid TW 12.7 robotic combat system into its Armed Forces.
'They cannot be jammed': fibre optic drones pose new threat in Ukraine
(theguardian.com)
On the battlefields of Ukraine, new sights emerge. Thread-like filaments of wire, extended across open fields. Netting rigged up between trees along key supply roads. Both are responses to a hard-to-detect weapon able to sneak into spaces previously thought safe, hi tech and low tech all at once.
On the battlefields of Ukraine, new sights emerge. Thread-like filaments of wire, extended across open fields. Netting rigged up between trees along key supply roads. Both are responses to a hard-to-detect weapon able to sneak into spaces previously thought safe, hi tech and low tech all at once.
Brit soldiers tune radio waves to fry drone swarms for pennies
(theregister.com)
British soldiers have successfully taken down drones with a radio-wave weapon.
British soldiers have successfully taken down drones with a radio-wave weapon.
Ukraine's Drones Are Beating Russian Jamming
(ieee.org)
Killer drones spot landmarks as they fly to their targets
Killer drones spot landmarks as they fly to their targets
Ukraine: 'We produce more howitzers than all of Europe combined'
(elpais.com)
The conflict in Ukraine has already written a new chapter in the history of warfare due to the mass production and use of drones. An incontestable and striking revolution, but one that both the trenches and the defense industry underline: no war is won with these unmanned aircraft alone. The combat front is still maintained today by conventional weapons.
The conflict in Ukraine has already written a new chapter in the history of warfare due to the mass production and use of drones. An incontestable and striking revolution, but one that both the trenches and the defense industry underline: no war is won with these unmanned aircraft alone. The combat front is still maintained today by conventional weapons.
Russia Covering Aircraft with Tires to Confuse Image-Matching Missile Seekers
(twz.com)
Russia putting tires on top of bombers and other aircraft was about confusing seekers with image-matching capability on incoming munitions, a senior U.S. military technologist has confirmed. This is exactly what The War Zone said was the most likely explanation for the tactic when it first emerged last year.
Russia putting tires on top of bombers and other aircraft was about confusing seekers with image-matching capability on incoming munitions, a senior U.S. military technologist has confirmed. This is exactly what The War Zone said was the most likely explanation for the tactic when it first emerged last year.
Stanford students want in on the military tech gold rush
(sfstandard.com)
A military tech gold rush has changed hearts and minds on campus.
A military tech gold rush has changed hearts and minds on campus.
Eastern Europe Wants to Build a 'Drone Wall' to Keep Out Russia
(gizmodo.com)
To defend against Russian aggression Eastern Europe is considering a “drone wall.”
To defend against Russian aggression Eastern Europe is considering a “drone wall.”
China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable cutter that could reset the world order
(scmp.com)
A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world’s most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China – and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics.
A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world’s most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China – and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics.
China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable cutter that could reset the world order
(scmp.com)
A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world’s most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China – and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics.
A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world’s most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China – and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics.
China is developing some startling new kit in its quest to invade Taiwan
(economist.com)
Is it a barge? Is it a bridge? It is both. Last summer China began building several unusual vessels at its Guangzhou shipyard on the south coast. The barges had legs that could drop down to stabilise the craft in shallow water, and wielded a 100m-bridge that could extend from the bow and onto a beach. In recent weeks pictures have emerged of these mongrel ships (see photo) and of how they connect together into giant causeways.
Is it a barge? Is it a bridge? It is both. Last summer China began building several unusual vessels at its Guangzhou shipyard on the south coast. The barges had legs that could drop down to stabilise the craft in shallow water, and wielded a 100m-bridge that could extend from the bow and onto a beach. In recent weeks pictures have emerged of these mongrel ships (see photo) and of how they connect together into giant causeways.
Low-Cost Drone Add-Ons from China Let Anyone Turn Toys into Weapons of War
(wired.com)
Chinese ecommerce giants including Temu and AliExpress sell drone accessories like those used by soldiers in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Chinese ecommerce giants including Temu and AliExpress sell drone accessories like those used by soldiers in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Stanford students want in on the military tech gold rush
(sfstandard.com)
A military tech gold rush has changed hearts and minds on campus.
A military tech gold rush has changed hearts and minds on campus.
Stanford students used to chase jobs at Meta and Google. Now work on war
(sfstandard.com)
A military tech gold rush has changed hearts and minds on campus.
A military tech gold rush has changed hearts and minds on campus.
Nomars: No Manning Required Ship
(darpa.mil)
The No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program has built a ship designed to operate autonomously for long durations at sea.
The No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program has built a ship designed to operate autonomously for long durations at sea.
The Combined Cipher Machine 1940's-1950's
(blogspot.com)
Another machine that became increasingly important for the Allies, in the period 1943-45, was the Combined Cipher Machine - CCM. Unfortunately, this machine has not received a lot of attention from historians because there is limited information available on its internal operation and use in the field.
Another machine that became increasingly important for the Allies, in the period 1943-45, was the Combined Cipher Machine - CCM. Unfortunately, this machine has not received a lot of attention from historians because there is limited information available on its internal operation and use in the field.
Drones Now Rule the Battlefield in the Ukraine-Russia War
(nytimes.com)
Drones have changed the war in Ukraine, with soldiers adapting off-the-shelf models and swarming the front lines.
Drones have changed the war in Ukraine, with soldiers adapting off-the-shelf models and swarming the front lines.
A Thousand Snipers in the Sky: The New War in Ukraine
(nytimes.com)
The war in Ukraine has changed — and it’s deadlier than ever.
The war in Ukraine has changed — and it’s deadlier than ever.
DARPA project reveals one person can control dozens of robots
(ieee.org)
A DARPA project overturns longstanding assumptions
A DARPA project overturns longstanding assumptions
Augmented Reality – Turning Soldiers into Superheroes
(palmerluckey.com)
As of today, Anduril Industries is taking the reins of the largest project of its kind in history: the United States Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program.
As of today, Anduril Industries is taking the reins of the largest project of its kind in history: the United States Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program.
Drones are now launching drones to attack other drones in Ukraine
(arstechnica.com)
Under the pressure of war, the pace of innovation is quick.
Under the pressure of war, the pace of innovation is quick.
The WW2 experiment to make pigeon-guided missiles [video]
(bbc.com)
During World War Two, psychologist B F Skinner tried to use pigeons to guide missiles towards enemy ships.
During World War Two, psychologist B F Skinner tried to use pigeons to guide missiles towards enemy ships.
Navy Helios Laser Aboard USS Preble Zaps Drone in Latest Test
(twz.com)
The Navy has disclosed that the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Preble successfully test-fired its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system to take out an aerial target drone in Fiscal Year 2024.
The Navy has disclosed that the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Preble successfully test-fired its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system to take out an aerial target drone in Fiscal Year 2024.