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09-04-2025
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US-Israeli industry team pitches ‘Bullseye' long-range missile
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — General Atomics and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems are teaming up to produce a long-range precision-guided missile for the U.S. market, the companies announced this week. The weapon, dubbed Bullseye, will be launchable from the sea, land and air, with the developers promising 'significant attack performance against high-value targets at an affordable price point.' 'We're getting lessons learned on cost reduction, and we'll build at least half the missile in the United States,' Scott Forney, President of General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, was quoted as saying by Naval News. Development of the weapon was announced at the Sea-Air-Space 2025 conference in Maryland. The Bullseye missile appears to be derived from Rafael's Ice Breaker system, which has a 300-kilometer (186 miles) range. Unlike Ice Breaker, however, the new missile will be able to carry various warheads and propulsion systems, General Atomics said on the new product's web page. The weapon's makers also highlighted the 'very low observable' stealth characteristics, autonomous target recognition, and resilience in GPS-denied environments. Autonomous target recognition has been an area of concern for defense researchers but no comprehensive international rules yet exist on the level of human involvement that a weapons system must have. General Atomics bills the Bullseye as 'fully autonomous with man-in-the-loop decision back-up capability' on the company's spec sheet. The missile will also be equipped with 'advanced mission planning' and 'synchronized attack capability.' The new missile has reportedly reached Technology Readiness Level 8, with Rafael having already completed aerodynamics, engine, seeker and launch integration testing. The missile is compatible with jet fighters, light attack aircraft, helicopters, small maritime vessels and ground vehicles, the arms manufacturer said. Initial deliveries are slated for late 2025, General Atomics said. The partnership seeks to leverage Rafael's combat-proven missile technology—including systems like Iron Dome and Spike missiles—with GA-EMS's U.S.-based manufacturing expertise in Tupelo, Mississippi. It also highlights the continuing close ties between the two countries' defense establishments at a time when other traditional U.S. partners have been estranged.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Top Marine Says Service Has Finally Settled on 13-Grunt Rifle Squads
After years of experimentation, the Marine Corps has finally settled on a 13-person rifle squad, including a grunt trained in long-range precision weapons as the service looks to increase the distance from which its most fundamental ground unit can destroy the enemy. The Corps' top officer, Commandant Gen. Eric Smith, made the announcement Monday at the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space 2025 conference in National Harbor, Maryland, where military and defense industry leaders are gathering this week to discuss national security aims and challenges. The service had used a 13-Marine rifle squad for decades. But in 2018, as the Corps embarked on its most ambitious organizational shift since before World War II -- known as Force Design -- and it began to tinker with the number of infantrymen in the unit, ranging from 12 people to 15 over the last several years. Read Next: House Republicans and Democrats Say the US Must Maintain Its Troop Totals in Europe "This includes a school-trained squad leader sergeant and three fire teams," Smith said at the conference. "While this structure sounds familiar, it now includes an organic precision fires specialist." Those specialists will use drones carrying loitering munitions, a move that comes as the service is looking to insert unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, not only into its most elemental infantry units, but also into the broader culture of the service, previously reported. Smith also said that the service will be standing up dedicated fire units within its infantry battalions, taking weapon systems like the 81mm mortar out of its headquarters companies, and creating a single unit within the battalion to better "integrate intelligence, precision fires and reconnaissance at greater ranges." The commandant said that the changes were informed by bottom-up feedback from Marines in the fleet, "empowered by our campaign of learning to refine and adapt" -- a core aim of Force Design as the service looks to challenge China in the Indo-Pacific. "So as we experiment, we have our young battalion commanders telling us how to do things, and we're complying with them," Smith said. "We're executing what they direct from the bottom up." The revamped infantry squads will apply to all traditional infantry battalions, as well as littoral combat teams, which are part of the service's latest Indo-Pacific-oriented formations known as Marine Littoral Regiments, Cathy Close, a spokesperson for the Marine Corps' Combat Development and Integration Division, told in an emailed statement Tuesday. The service dabbled with rifle squads with 14- and even 15-Marine units, which would have included a corpsman, she said. Now, the squads will include three teams of four Marines, with a sergeant squad leader, corporal assistant squad leader and corporals as team leaders. After experimenting for years, the service settled on 13, Close said, noting that any less than that "indicated risk regarding resilience within the formation" related to its ability to take casualties. The current revamp, she said, gives squads and platoons more flexibility with three fire teams, as opposed to just two. "The Marine Corps has looked to current conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, to help determine the capabilities the infantry battalions, including their rifle squads, need to be effective on the battlefield," Close said when asked whether the service took lessons from modern combat to codify its rifle squad structure. "The impacts of multi-domain operations, to include the importance of drone, counter-drone and loitering munitions, have been considered as an integral requirement for modern warfare." The changes -- which the commandant said were made last week -- have not come without their challenges. Smith said that "unpredictable funding" due to Congress' inability to pass a long-term budget has slowed the modernization efforts, requiring the Corps to "make tough decisions." reported recently that Marines were at risk of losing out on bonuses, and the service was unable to move thousands of troops for routine military moves because the funding wasn't there. Congress has relied on continuing resolutions -- stop-gap measures that require the services to rely on the previous year's funding levels -- to manage the budget. "I'll stay out of politics, but I will say that we need predictable, on-time funding that only Congress can provide, meaning that continuing resolutions aren't continuing anything," Smith said. "They stop our progress." Related: Every Marine a Drone Operator? New Team Aims to Compete, Set Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Warfare.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Fonon Technologies And ISL Partner To Deliver Cutting-Edge Maintenance Solutions At SEA-AIR-SPACE 2025
Laser Systems Target Rust And Optimize MRO For Global Military Applications ORLANDO, Fla., April 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fonon Technologies, a premier marketing and systems integration provider of state-of-the-art laser technologies for material processing and defense infrastructures, is joining forces with Incredible Supply & Logistics (ISL), an award-winning product distribution, mission kitting and third-party logistics (3PL) company, at the Sea-Air-Space (SAS) 2025 maritime exposition. The event will take place at the forum for defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from April 6-9 at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Maryland Hall #2924. Hosted annually by the U. S. Navy League, SAS focuses on modern maritime security threats and operations across all warfighting domains, from underwater to outer space. The exposition gathers military leaders, government officials and industry executives from around the world to advance integrated defense strategies and share the latest advancements in seafaring security. "Our presence at Sea-Air-Space 2025 allows us to directly demonstrate the operational advantages of laser technology in demanding military environments," said Bryan Lee, Vice President of Fonon Technologies. "This event is a fantastic opportunity to expand our industry partnerships and help drive innovation across multiple domains." The annual Sea-Air-Space Expo showcases technologically innovative solutions from more than 400 hundred exhibitors driving the future of maritime, naval, and defense operations. It offers numerous networking and business-generating opportunities allowing exhibitors to connect with policymakers, senior military leaders, program managers, and industry decision-makers to build partnerships and spark new opportunities. At SAS, Fonon Technologies will present its compact pulsed fiber laser system with a weatherproof case, the DefenseTech MRLS Portable Finishing Laser (DTMF-1020). This system addresses critical maintenance needs in the defense sector and is already being used by the US Navy. Attendees can learn how Fonon Technologies' DefenseTech systems offer precise solutions for rust mitigation, coating removal, and enhancement of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes. Representatives will discuss the company's full range of industrial-grade laser systems for marking, cutting and welding, which exceed military and industry standards. Designed to tackle the toughest MRO challenges from seabed to space, these systems streamline inventory maintenance with precision and efficiency, as well as operator and environmental safety. What: Sea-Air-Space 2025 When: April 6-9, 2025 Where: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland 20745 Booth: Maryland Hall #2924 DefenseTech Laser Cleaning Technology The DefenseTech product line by Fonon Technologies provides professionals in the seafaring industry sectors with MRO tools for corrosion control. These laser cleaning and conditioning systems streamline the maintenance of critical equipment and enhance operations without damaging the base structures, ensuring operational readiness and prolonged lifespans. For more information, visit About Fonon Technologies Fonon Technologies is a diversified industrial laser equipment provider serving government organizations, all branches of the U.S. military, and defense contractors. Headed by a team with extensive expertise in operations in each sector, the company tackles the challenges of defense and government maintenance, repair, overhaul and protection with cutting-edge laser solutions. For more information, visit About Incredible Supply & Logistics (ISL) Incredible Supply & Logistics (ISL) is an award-winning U.S. small business with product distribution solutions and services across industrial, parts, tactical, workwear & IT supply serving the Federal, Defense, Maritime & Space communities globally. The ISL team specializes in supporting government customers and defense contractors with custom supply chain and sustainment solutions, complete Bill of Material (BOM) sourcing, supply consolidation, kitting services, customized third-party logistics (3PL). The company is a TAA, Berry Amendment, and USA-made product sourcing expert. To learn more about ISL visit About the Navy League of the United States The Navy League of the United States, founded in 1902 with the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, is a nonprofit civilian, educational and advocacy organization that supports America's sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. For over a century, the Navy League has been a voice for maritime strength, engaging the public and Congress on the vital role these services play in national security, economic prosperity, and global stability. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Rohan NarainFonon Technologies Corporationrnarain@
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Terradepth to Showcase Enhanced Absolute Ocean Capabilities at Sea-Air-Space 2025
New tools enable side-by-side comparison of subsea data sets and real-time collaboration on data views and layers in the Absolute Ocean Platform. AUSTIN, Texas, March 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terradepth, a leader in autonomous subsea technology and ocean data intelligence, will unveil the latest advancements to Absolute Ocean, at Sea-Air-Space 2025, the premier maritime defense exposition. The enhanced Absolute Ocean platform introduces new analytics, real-time collaboration tools, and next-level change detection capabilities—empowering defense professionals with the most advanced subsea intelligence solution available. Absolute Ocean is a secure seabed data management platform designed to enable real-time access, collaboration, and analysis of subsea data. New features being showcased on the show floor include: Before & After Change Detection – A new swipe tool allows users to compare multiple data sets instantly, making it easier to identify objects of interest and analyze changes in undersea environments during post mission analysis. Enhanced Object Identification & Tagging – A new annotation tool enables analysts to pinpoint, label, annotate, and share specific objects or areas of interest, streamlining mission planning and execution. Real-Time Collaboration – With a one-click share view feature, analysts and operators can instantly share exact data views, layers, and objects with colleagues—eliminating data bottlenecks. "The ability to rapidly collect, process, exploit, and disseminate (PED) ocean data is mission-critical for defense operations," said Joe Wolfel, CEO of Terradepth. "With the latest enhancements to Absolute Ocean, we are delivering a next-generation solution that facilitates analysis and collaboration through intuitive exploration, while also scaling data dissemination and increasing operational efficiency." As global concerns over undersea security, infrastructure protection, and subsea surveillance grow, these advancements make Absolute Ocean an essential tool for intelligence and defense agencies, as well as contractors focused on maritime domain awareness. Attendees are invited to visit Terradepth's booth at Booth T70 for live demonstrations of these new capabilities and discussions on how. AO can accelerate PED/ Processing, management and analysis workflows. For more information, visit If you are attending the conference and would like to schedule time to see a demo of these new advanced features of Absolute Ocean, please email government@ to schedule. About Terradepth Terradepth is a leader in autonomous subsea technology and ocean data intelligence, providing mission-critical solutions for defense and maritime security. Its Absolute Ocean platform enables secure, real-time processing, exploitation, and dissemination of seabed data—accelerating workflows, enhancing decision-making for defense agencies and contractors and managing government-owned data at petabyte scale. As global undersea threats grow, Terradepth delivers cutting-edge tools to strengthen maritime domain awareness. With offices in Austin, TX, and Panama City Beach, FL, Terradepth is redefining seabed operations for faster, smarter, and more secure maritime decision-making. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts government@ +1 (813) 381-8057 Sign in to access your portfolio
