Videos tagged with Electronic Warfare

This video details a complex, multi-stage rescue mission involving Delta Force and Navy SEAL Team 6 to extract a downed F-15E pilot from deep within Iran. It highlights advanced military tactics including deception, electronic warfare, specialized aircraft deployment (Little Birds, A-10s, Reapers, Growlers, F-35s), and the establishment of a temporary forward operating base. The narrative emphasizes the US military's commitment to the 'Leave No Man Behind' principle, even at significant risk and cost, while also exploring the technical challenges and vulnerabilities of advanced aircraft like the F-35 against modern air defense systems.

This entry details the RC-135 Rivet Joint, a U.S. Air Force intelligence gathering aircraft, and its historical context, including its role since the Cold War and comparison to the EP-3. The information is presented from the perspective of a former crew member, highlighting the specialized nature of the personnel and the sensitive intelligence operations conducted. It also touches upon a significant incident involving an EP-3 on Hainan Island in 2000, emphasizing the importance of operational security and intelligence analysis.

This entry details the Shield AI X-BAT, an AI-piloted fighter jet capable of vertical takeoff and landing. It highlights the aircraft's advanced features, including its range, payload capacity for AMRAAMs, multi-plane thrust vectoring for extreme maneuverability, and its role in electronic warfare. The AI pilot, Hivemind, is emphasized as a key development for autonomous operation.

This entry synthesizes information from the Shawn Ryan Show previewing Palantir and Anduril Industries' advanced defense technologies. It highlights Anduril's focus on AI-driven systems like the Ghost-X drone and Pulsar EW system, alongside Palantir's role in data management for defense. The content emphasizes rapid development and deployment of cutting-edge military hardware, including autonomous air and underwater vehicles.

This video analyzes Russian small unit tactics and gear in the Ukraine War, drawing observations from embedded journalist Patrick Lancaster's footage. It highlights aspects like drone warfare, body armor usage, and the lack of standardization in equipment, while also touching on the soldiers' perspectives and the broader geopolitical context. The analysis focuses on tactical and gear observations rather than strategic overview.

This guide details how to effectively use thermal optics for detection, as demonstrated by FalconClaw. It covers identifying heat signatures from various distances and through different cover types, emphasizing that thermal optics are effective day and night and that line of sight is the main limitation. The presenter's high authority level ensures practical, field-tested knowledge is shared.

This video provides an inside look at a Ukrainian FPV drone workshop in eastern Ukraine, detailing the construction and capabilities of kamikaze drones used against Russian forces. It highlights two primary drone types: a 7-inch model with a 1-1.5 kg payload and a range of 3-5 km, and an 8.5-inch model capable of carrying 3 kg, usable for kamikaze or bomber roles with multiple warheads. The workshop demonstrates innovative payload construction using basic plumbing supplies and 3D-printed components, designed to penetrate up to 90mm of armor.

This episode of 'Shoot The Breeze' delves into the evolving landscape of modern warfare, particularly focusing on drone technology and its impact on infantry tactics in Ukraine. The discussion highlights the cost-effectiveness and adaptability of drones, comparing them to traditional weaponry and exploring their role in intelligence, reconnaissance, and direct action. Experts discuss the shift from Soviet-era rigid command structures to more adaptable, initiative-based tactics, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities presented by the transparent battlefield created by ubiquitous aerial surveillance.

Barton Bolas of Robo Rounds discusses advanced projectile technologies designed to counter drones and robots. The company develops specialized ammunition, including pneumatic rounds with flexible line payloads for drone takedown and centerfire rounds with unique materials like gallium and magnetic powders to disable robotic systems by targeting electronics and internal mechanisms. These solutions aim for no collateral damage, offering a tactical advantage against emerging aerial and robotic threats.

This entry details advanced counter-drone technology, focusing on Epirus's Leonidas Directed Energy System. It highlights the critical role of Gallium Nitride (GaN) emitters in High-Power Microwave (HPM) weapons for neutralizing drone swarms. The discussion, informed by defense-tech expert Joe Lonsdale, underscores China's significant lead in drone technology and the urgent need for US advancements in directed energy and electronic warfare capabilities.

This entry details tactical procedures observed in Nikko Ortiz's deployment footage, focusing on dismounting from a helicopter and managing gear in rotor wash. It also covers the function of the THOR System for IED countermeasures. The content is presented with the authority of a former US Army Infantryman, offering practical insights into combat operations.