Russia / Iran / China - The New Axis Megathread (Page 2031 of 2031)
Following two successful flight tests—including tests against moving and maritime targets—the U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.2 billion contract for the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 Land-Based Anti-Ship Missile (PrSM Inc 2 LBASM). Based on the standard PrSM airframe, the LBASM incorporates a multi-mode seeker combining an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) seeker with a passive anti-radiation capability to engage moving maritime targets. Its seeker concept is similar in some respects to that of Lockheed Martin’s Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). After the missile reaches the general target area, the anti-radiation seeker can initially detect and home in on radio-frequency emissions from enemy communications and radar systems. As the missile closes on the target, the EO/IR imaging function can then be used to further refine target identification and location for the terminal engagement. The U.S. Army initially developed this multi-mode sensing capability with the Pacific theater in mind, particularly for engaging Chinese naval vessels. However, the ability to track moving targets through their RF emissions also has significant applications against mobile radars, which are an important component of Russia’s integrated air-defense architecture in Europe. Using land-based fires to help create opportunities for joint air operations is a key element of the evolving Joint All-Domain Operations concept, making this mission an increasingly important priority for the Army. 
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Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HS3xpj9bwAATptf?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HS9xlrgXsAAfWbb?format=png&name=small Do you know what the range on these are? |
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..."ground forces, naval capabilities, ammunition stockpiles and drones. Despite record increases in spending and industrial capacity, the agency said Europe still lacks sufficiently deployable, sustainable and interoperable forces and needs to move “substantially faster.”
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Originally Posted By Prime: 😂 MILEI UNLOADS ON UN: ‘USELESS ORGANIZATION’ RUN BY ‘ARROGANT PARASITES’ Argentina’s President Javier Milei tore into the UN General Assembly, saying it “has become a useless organization, serving only to feed a caste of fatally arrogant parasites disguised as well-intentioned bureaucrats.” Milei accused the UN of failing to protect collective security and human rights while allowing “chaos, violence and international terrorism” to flourish. He added: “Those who follow the rules receive no reward for doing so, while those who break them face no repercussions whatsoever.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HS6ndHIW4AAjHXN?format=jpg&name=large
Is it just me, or does he look like Benny Hill in a bad wig? |
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Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HS3xpj9bwAATptf?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HS9xlrgXsAAfWbb?format=png&name=small Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Following two successful flight tests—including tests against moving and maritime targets—the U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.2 billion contract for the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 Land-Based Anti-Ship Missile (PrSM Inc 2 LBASM). Based on the standard PrSM airframe, the LBASM incorporates a multi-mode seeker combining an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) seeker with a passive anti-radiation capability to engage moving maritime targets. Its seeker concept is similar in some respects to that of Lockheed Martin’s Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). After the missile reaches the general target area, the anti-radiation seeker can initially detect and home in on radio-frequency emissions from enemy communications and radar systems. As the missile closes on the target, the EO/IR imaging function can then be used to further refine target identification and location for the terminal engagement. The U.S. Army initially developed this multi-mode sensing capability with the Pacific theater in mind, particularly for engaging Chinese naval vessels. However, the ability to track moving targets through their RF emissions also has significant applications against mobile radars, which are an important component of Russia’s integrated air-defense architecture in Europe. Using land-based fires to help create opportunities for joint air operations is a key element of the evolving Joint All-Domain Operations concept, making this mission an increasingly important priority for the Army. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HS3xpj9bwAATptf?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HS9xlrgXsAAfWbb?format=png&name=small That thing is nasty. Nice. |