Hacker News with Generative AI: Military Technology

What China's Next Generation Stealth Jet Reveal Means (twz.com)
Dec. 26, 2024, was a huge day for the global airpower, military technology, and strategy communities. The emergence of not one, but two Chinese advanced tailless tactical combat aircraft sent shockwaves around the globe and garnered very high interest from the public.
Military Technology, China, Aviation, Stealth Aircraft
4 points by howard941 1 day ago | 0 comments
Ukrainian-made drones account for 96% of all UAVs for Ukraine's Defence Forces (pravda.com.ua)
In 2024, Ukrainian-made drones accounted for more than 96% of all UAVs used by Ukraine’s Defence Forces.
Ukraine, Military Technology, Drones, War
8 points by jdmark 20 days ago | 1 comments
China's Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet (twz.com)
This is the most advanced flying machine we have seen out of China, lacking any tails and packing stealth and long range.
China, Military Technology, Aviation, Stealth Technology
3 points by tomohawk 22 days ago | 2 comments
China Stuns with Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet's Sudden Appearance (twz.com)
In something of a stunning development, China appears to already be flying a stealthy, high-performance sixth-generation crewed combat aircraft, imagery of which began to emerge today.
Military Technology, China, Aviation, Stealth Technology
14 points by hunglee2 23 days ago | 4 comments
Ukraine's All-Robot Assault Force Just Won Its First Battle (forbes.com)
A Ukrainian national guard brigade just orchestrated an all-robot combined-arms operation, mixing crawling and flying drones for an assault on Russian positions in Kharkiv Oblast in northern Ukraine.
Ukraine, Military Technology, Robotics, War, Russia
15 points by pseudolus 26 days ago | 2 comments
Ukraine's First All-Robot Assault Force Just Won Its First Battle (forbes.com)
A Ukrainian national guard brigade just orchestrated an all-robot combined-arms operation, mixing crawling and flying drones for an assault on Russian positions in Kharkiv Oblast in northern Ukraine.
Ukraine, Military Technology, Robotics, War, Russia
5 points by gscott 27 days ago | 2 comments
How Ukraine tries to change the battlefield with ground drones – DW News [video] (youtube.com)
Ukraine, War, Drones, Military Technology, News
3 points by alamortsubite 28 days ago | 0 comments
New US Space Force jammers aim to disrupt China's SATCOM signals (defensenews.com)
The U.S. Space Force is on track to field its first batch of a new ground-based satellite communications jammer in the coming months — designed to disrupt signals from enemy spacecraft.
Space Force, Military Technology, China, Satellite Communications, Jamming
4 points by giuliomagnifico 29 days ago | 0 comments
Ukraine says it has a laser that can shoot down aircraft a mile away (cnn.com)
Ukraine, Military Technology, Defense, Warfare, Lasers
10 points by peutetre 30 days ago | 0 comments
South Korea deploys Skylight laser weapon to protect Seoul capital from drones (armyrecognition.com)
As reported by Mason on December 8, 2024, South Korea has initiated the deployment of the Laser-Based Anti-Aircraft Weapon Block-I, a stationary 20kW-class fiber laser system capable of neutralizing drones within a range of 2–3 kilometers, to frontline units and selected urban locations, including Seoul.
Military Technology, South Korea, Drones, Defense
5 points by danboarder 31 days ago | 0 comments
Will even the most advanced subs have nowhere to hide? (ieee.org)
The scramble to preserve submarine stealth in an age of AI and all-seeing sensors
Submarines, Military Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Sensors
94 points by sohkamyung 33 days ago | 105 comments
Anduril Partners with OpenAI to Advance US AI Leadership and Protect US Forces (anduril.com)
A family of autonomous systems, powered by Lattice, that provides integrated, persistent awareness and security across land, sea and air -- all at the tactical edge.
Artificial Intelligence, Military Technology, Partnerships
26 points by sandwichsphinx 44 days ago | 4 comments
How Russian hypersonic missiles work [pdf] (jp-petit.org)
Military Technology, Russia, Weapons
23 points by squillion 47 days ago | 1 comments
An Iranian Ballistic Missile Hit Israel. We Got a Peek Inside Its 'Brain' (haaretz.com)
Printed circuit boards like those found in washing machines. Soldering done by hand. Limited production quality. What can we learn from the Iranian missile attacks – and how accurate are they?
Military Technology, Iran, Israel, Weapons
5 points by wslh 53 days ago | 3 comments
NATO, Ukraine hold emergency talks after Russia's new hypersonic missile attack (apnews.com)
NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia’s attack with new hypersonic missile
NATO, Ukraine, International Relations, Russia, Military Technology
20 points by MilnerRoute 56 days ago | 90 comments
Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine portends new era of warfare (arstechnica.com)
Two days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a change in the country's policy for employing nuclear weapons in conflict. Then, on Thursday, Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Dnipro with a new type of ballistic missile capable of one day delivering multiple nuclear warheads to distant targets with little warning.
Russia, War, Military Technology, Nuclear Weapons, Ukraine
10 points by burnt-resistor 56 days ago | 3 comments
Drone-zapping laser weapons now effective (and cheap) reality (theconversation.com)
A single burst of light is precisely aimed at a tiny drone flying at breakneck speed far in the distance. Instants later, the deactivated drone crashes into the sea. Not a sound made, no human casualties, no messy explosions. A lethal, multimillion-dollar drone cleanly taken out by a shot that cost less than a good bottle of wine.
Military Technology, Drones, Defense, Technology, Innovation
7 points by peutetre 61 days ago | 7 comments
Ukraine Shows U.S. How to Beat China in Drone Battery Wars (forbes.com)
Batteries are fueling drone warfare. Reconnaissance quadcopters with a half-hour of flying time require a constant supply of freshly recharged batteries to keep going. Bomber drones eat up similar numbers. FPV drones are shipped with batteries that weigh more than the drones themselves.
Ukraine, Drones, Warfare, Military Technology, Batteries
14 points by exhilaration 64 days ago | 1 comments
Ukraine Shows U.S. How to Beat China in Drone Battery Wars (forbes.com)
Batteries are fueling drone warfare. Reconnaissance quadcopters with a half-hour of flying time require a constant supply of freshly recharged batteries to keep going. Bomber drones eat up similar numbers. FPV drones are shipped with batteries that weigh more than the drones themselves.
Ukraine, Drones, Warfare, Military Technology, China
8 points by hkmaxpro 64 days ago | 0 comments
Russia's Flying Wing Drone Downed in Ukraine Packed with Western Components (twz.com)
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) claims it has found dozens of Western-made components in the Russian S-70 Okhotnik-B (Hunter-B) flying wing unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) downed last month in a case of friendly fire.
Ukraine, Military Technology, Russia, Drones
42 points by tomohawk 70 days ago | 9 comments
Officials warn of Russia's tech-for-troops deal with North Korea for Ukraine (theregister.com)
The EU has joined US and South Korean officials in expressing concern over a Russian transfer of technology to North Korea in return for military assistance against Ukraine.
International Relations, Geopolitics, Military Technology, Ukraine, North Korea
6 points by beardyw 72 days ago | 0 comments
US satellite jammer is set for delivery as flaws are fixed (bloomberg.com)
A weapon meant to jam Chinese and Russian satellites early in a conflict has overcome technical flaws and is expected to be delivered next year, more than two years later than originally scheduled, according to the US Space Force.
Military Technology, Space, Satellites, United States
55 points by JumpCrisscross 85 days ago | 45 comments
China's Radar Detects F-22 Stealth Fighters Using BeiDou Satellite Signals (eurasiantimes.com)
Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a new radar technology that can track and detect the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, one of the world’s most advanced stealth fighter jets.
Military Technology, China, Satellites, Stealth Technology, United States
12 points by teleforce 90 days ago | 3 comments
China's "Groundbreaking Radar" Detects F-22 Stealth Fighters Using BeiDou Signal (eurasiantimes.com)
Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a new radar technology that can track and detect the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, one of the world’s most advanced stealth fighter jets.
Military Technology, China, Stealth Technology, Radar, F-22 Raptor
9 points by ms7892 91 days ago | 1 comments
How Israel’s bulky pager fooled Hezbollah (reuters.com)
The batteries inside the weaponised pagers that arrived in Lebanon at the start of the year, part of an Israeli plot to decimate Hezbollah, had powerfully deceptive features and an Achilles' heel.
Israel, Hezbollah, Military Technology, Espionage
104 points by nabla9 94 days ago | 238 comments
More Details on Israel Sabotaging Hezbollah Pagers and Walkie-Talkies (schneier.com)
The Washington Post has a long and detailed story about the operation that’s well worth reading (alternate version here).
Israel, Hezbollah, Military Technology, Espionage, Security
8 points by romperstomper 95 days ago | 0 comments
Chinese Laser Anti-Drone System Spotted in Iran (twz.com)
A very high-profile appearance by Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has given us a glimpse at some of China's latest counter-drone technology.
Iran, Military Technology, China, Drones
5 points by peutetre 102 days ago | 1 comments
Is the attack helicopter dead? (hushkit.net)
The attack helicopter is costly and complex to operate, yet it is taking a mauling in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Military Technology, Ukraine, Warfare
199 points by speckx 102 days ago | 633 comments
What We Know About Ukraine's Army of Robot Dogs (forbes.com)
Ukraine is now using robotic dogs on the battlefield, the first known combat deployment of such machines. The robots were supplied by a British company and are not autonomous; they are operated by remote control, a walking version of the ubiquitous aerial drones.
Military Technology, Robotics, Ukraine, War
5 points by biscuit1v9 111 days ago | 0 comments
Russia May Be Fitting Starlink Dishes on Military Drones (pcmag.com)
A Ukrainian media outlet publishes photos of a downed Russian drone that was found next to a destroyed Starlink dish.
Russia, Ukraine, Military Technology, Drones, Starlink
19 points by karp773 113 days ago | 2 comments