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Autonomous & Unmanned Systems in Multi-Domain Operations: From Tools to Integrated Capabilities Autonomous and unmanned systems (UxS) are no longer “future concepts.” They are shaping today’s battlespaces, supporting civilian resilience, and redefining how we secure critical infrastructure. But their impact is not limited to hardware. For UxS to truly enhance Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), we must address people, processes, culture, and mindset: 🔹 Process – UxS change the tempo of operations. They demand modular, scalable digital backbones that enable secure interoperability and real-time integration across air, land, sea, cyber, and space. 🔹 People – Operators must move from system-by-system management to orchestrating missions across swarms, sensors, and data streams. Skills in autonomy, AI, and data fusion are just as critical as piloting. 🔹 Culture & Mindset – Delegation is central. Trusting autonomy means shifting from micromanagement to mission command supported by AI-enabled decision loops (OODA). Leaders must embrace this digital culture. 🔹 Ethics & Governance – UxS and AI must be reliable, secure, ethical, and human-centred. Adoption is not just about what technology can do, but what societies, militaries, and laws are prepared to accept. The role of UxS extends beyond defence: ⚡ Protecting critical infrastructure – ports, energy grids, undersea cables. ⚡ Enhancing disaster response – evacuation, search & rescue, logistics. ⚡ Strengthening national security resilience – ISR, EW, and hybrid threat countermeasures. What we’ve seen in Ukraine is clear: autonomy evolves weekly, not in decades. Yet our defence cycles are still built for long-lifecycle platforms. To close this gap, we need: ✅ End-to-end integration — not just standalone systems, but capabilities embedded into missions. ✅ Cross-domain sensor fusion and secure digital backbones to connect operators, commanders, and assets. ✅ Collaboration across nations, industry, academia, and end-users to accelerate adoption. At Solita, this is where we focus: connecting the dots from design and governance, to secure AI, to digital backbones and real-time mission integration. Our role is to make autonomy not just smarter but operational, trusted, and truly multi-domain. If information was once power, today sharing and acting on information is power. And autonomous systems when integrated correctly are the multiplier.

FY2026 Signals Joint Defense Tech The Pentagon isn’t looking for more tech. It’s looking for tech that fits the fight. What wins? interoperable, multi-domain, coalition-ready tech that aligns with how the U.S. and its allies will fight. Hear me out… 1. Integration Is the Mission PE 0604826J is the COG for CJADC2. It funds interoperability pilots with NATO, secure data sharing across services, and cross-domain C2 experiments like Bold Quest. Your tech needs to plug into this joint ecosystem. 2. Multi-Domain C2 Is Non-Negotiable The budget holds firm on digital datalinks, secure comms, and allied data exchange. Your tech must talk across domains and allies, don’t expect traction. 3. Rapid Prototyping Isn’t Dead—It’s Evolving RDER may be gone, but its intent lives on. The budget still backs prototypes that can shape joint force design. Demo utility in a joint context and watch your TRL skyrocket. 4. Congress ‘All In on Joint Tech’ is a buying signal. • $400M → Joint Fires Network • $400M → Joint battle management tools • $1B → Accelerated tech fielding • $2B → DIU scaling commercial tech 5. AI/ML, Autonomy, C5ISR—Joint prioritization isn’t just lip service. Budget lines explicitly call out: • Multi-service unmanned systems • Maritime robotics • Coalition-ready EW and ISR

A coherent & focused Department of Defense (DOD) effort is underway to modernize how the US military will develop, implement, & manage our Command and Control (C2) capabilities to prevail in all operational domains, across echelons, & with our mission partners. The Joint All Domain Command & Control (JADC2) provides a coherent approach for shaping future Joint Force C2 capabilities & is intended to produce the warfighting capability to sense, make sense, & act at all levels & phases of war, across all domains, & with partners, to deliver information advantage at the speed of relevance. As an approach, JADC2 transcends any single capability, platform, or system; it provides an opportunity to accelerate the implementation of needed technological advancement & doctrinal change in the way the Joint Force conducts C2. JADC2 will enable the Joint Force to use increasing volumes of data, employ automation & artificial intelligence, rely upon a secure & resilient infrastructure, & act inside an adversary's decision cycle. The JADC2 Strategy articulates three guiding C2 functions of ‘sense,’ ‘make sense,’ & ‘act,’ and an additional five enduring lines of effort (LOEs) to organize & guide actions to deliver materiel & non-materiel JADC2 capabilities. The LOEs are: (1) Establish the Data Enterprise; (2) Establish the Human Enterprise; (3) Establish the Technical Enterprise; (4) Integrate Nuclear C2 & Communications (NC2/NC3) with JADC2; and (5) Modernize Mission Partner Information Sharing. The strategy provides six guiding principles to promote coherence of effort across the DOD in delivering materiel & non-materiel JADC2 improvements. These principles are: (1) Information Sharing capability improvements are designed and scaled at the enterprise level; (2) Joint Force C2 improvements employ layered security features; (3) JADC2 data fabric consists of efficient, evolvable, and broadly applicable common data standards and architectures; (4) Joint Force C2 must be resilient in degraded & contested electromagnetic environments; (5) DOD development & implementation processes must be unified to deliver more effective cross-domain capability options; and, (6) DOD development & implementation processes must execute at faster speeds. The JADC2 Strategy concludes that the use of an enterprise-wide, holistic approach for implementing materiel and non-materiel C2 capabilities is urgently needed to ensure the Joint Force Commander’s ability to gain and maintain information & decision advantage against global adversaries. Last week, I attended the Secure Interoperability in the Tactical Environment (SITE) Summit 3.0. We addressed many of the LOE from a data and security perspective with our mission partners. #army #dod #defenseindustry #commandandcontrol

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Frazer-Nash have cracked a significant challenge that's been plaguing military strategists for years: making sense of the overwhelming volumes of data generated during wargaming exercises. Their groundbreaking 6-month research demonstrates how large language models (LLMs) can transform complex battlefield simulation outputs into actionable intelligence, dramatically reducing the burden on analysts whilst enhancing strategic decision-making capabilities. What makes this development particularly compelling is the practical application of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) combined with local LLMs to interrogate scenarios from platforms like Command: Modern Operations. Unlike public AI tools such as ChatGPT, these locally-deployed systems offer enhanced privacy and data control—crucial for defence applications. The research showed that LLMs can summarise complex multi-domain engagements involving sea, air, and land units, helping analysts understand battlefield outcomes and the key factors driving them with unprecedented speed and accuracy. The implications extend far beyond data processing efficiency. This approach strengthens training benefits, improves resilience and preparedness, and creates a flexible framework that can evolve with changing demands. For defence professionals grappling with increasingly complex scenarios and shrinking analysis timeframes, this research offers a glimpse into how AI can augment human expertise rather than replace it, ultimately enhancing our collective defence capabilities. #DefenceTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence

Most people missed this.... In the span of ten [10] days, three [3] companies quietly assembled what could become the most important ISR architecture in Western defence. March 2: Ondas Inc. invests $10 million in World View. Partnership agreement signed. March 12: Palantir Technologies joins the partnership. Three AI-powered programmes announced. Here is what they are building: A unified multi-domain intelligence ecosystem that connects the stratosphere, the air and the ground under a single AI-driven operational framework! World View operates where nobody else does — the stratosphere. Their Stratollite® platform sits between satellites and aircraft, delivering persistent wide-area sensing for days or weeks at a fraction of satellite cost. This is the missing layer in the ISR stack. Ondas brings the tactical edge: the Optimus System (first FAA-certified autonomous UAS), Iron Drone Raider (counter-UAS interception), Roboteam ground robots (combat-proven with special operations forces) and Sentrycs | Counter-Drone Solutions Adapting at the Speed of Threats cyber counter-drone systems. Five [5] operating companies. One integrated autonomous portfolio! Palantir brings the intelligence layer that makes it all work together: → Warp Speed — scaling production from prototype to fleet → AI Flight Director — AI agents for mission planning across multiple Stratollites → SkyWeaver — edge intelligence processing on the platform itself This shifts ISR from data collection to decision delivery. That is a fundamental change. What makes this partnership compelling is the leadership behind it. Eric Brock has spent years assembling Ondas' autonomous portfolio through disciplined acquisitions: American Robotics, Airobotics, Roboteam, Sentrycs, Apeiro Motion [and more...] and is now connecting them into a single multi-domain architecture with the World View investment. That is strategic vision executed with operational precision. Ryan Hartman recognised that the stratosphere represents a trillion-dollar gap in the intelligence market and has been building World View to fill it. Partnering with Ondas and Palantir gives his platform the tactical layer below and the software layer above to become a complete intelligence solution, not just a balloon. With $2.72 trillion in global defence spending, NATO's 5% GDP target, and persistent ISR demand accelerating across every theatre, this partnership is positioned at the intersection of three of the most powerful trends in defence: autonomous systems, persistent sensing, and AI-driven operations. In attachment a detailed overview. Exited times ahead!

The U.S. Army’s Transformation Initiative must start with a core truth: the decisive battle is for information, not terrain. That fight increasingly unfolds in the air littorals—the contested zone at lower altitudes where drones, attack helicopters, loitering munitions, and electronic warfare systems collide. In the latest Next Army commentary from CSIS Futures Lab, I argue that future maneuver depends on a new kind of skirmisher—manned-unmanned teams capable of sensing, deceiving, and striking faster than the enemy can react. In this fight, winning requires: - Apaches with AESA radar directing fires and identifying high-value targets - Gray Eagle STOL drones acting as runway-independent hunter-killers - TITAN nodes that fuse multi-domain sensor data through AI/ML at machine speed - Cannon-based counter-UAS systems turning legacy weapons into dual-purpose air defenses This isn’t just a call for new kit—it’s a theory of future combat. The Army shouldn’t cut air cavalry; it should reimagine it as the decisive force in the fight for tempo, initiative, and advantage. 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e24-RW4p #NextArmy #InformationWarfare #MultiDomainOperations #ArmyTransformation #CSIS #CSISFuturesLab

In today’s defense ecosystem, everyone’s talking about loitering munitions, swarm drones, and autonomous platforms. These are the visible tools of modern warfare—fast-moving, high-tech, headline-worthy. But the real enabler? Communication. While the drones fly and systems engage, tactical communications—the ability to transmit and receive secure, uninterrupted data and voice across all domains—is what keeps the mission coherent, the units coordinated, and the commanders informed. From my own experience in the field, I can tell you this: no action starts without a green light, and no green light comes without reliable comms. Let’s break down the real-world challenges: 1. GPS-Denied Environments Near-peer conflicts have made GNSS jamming and spoofing commonplace. Without robust fallback systems, even the best positioning or timing systems are blind. HF solutions—properly engineered—offer a resilient, SATCOM-independent layer that operates across thousands of kilometers, providing reliable time, position, and messaging continuity. 2. Urban and Cluttered Terrain In dense cities or mountainous regions, line-of-sight VHF or SATCOM is degraded. Here, self-healing MANET networks shine—especially those built for mobility, multi-hop, and dynamic topologies. Systems like those integrated by Wavestorm (including Creomagic’s advanced mesh nodes) adapt in real time, maintaining secure connectivity without fixed infrastructure. 3. High Throughput Demands for ISR and Video Today’s commanders demand real-time ISR feeds from unmanned platforms—often over extended distances. Traditional narrowband radios can’t keep up. High-bandwidth MANET radios, capable of pushing HD video with low latency, are becoming essential—not just nice-to-have. 4. Contested Spectrum and EW Threats Jammers and intercept tools are evolving fast. Communications gear must now incorporate frequency agility, cognitive routing, LPI/LPD modes, and encryption—not as upgrades, but as base requirements. 5. Disconnected, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited (D-DIL) Conditions Humanitarian missions, SOF teams, Arctic patrols—many operations begin where infrastructure ends. HF, VHF, and MANET each serve a role in these D-DIL scenarios. The trick is not picking one, but integrating all—multi-layered, interoperable comms that adjust to the environment in real time. Wavestorm Technologies specialize in these multi-domain communication layers: -HF radio systems for long-range redundancy -VHF solutions for tactical ground and vehicular mobility -Advanced MANET networks for ISR, C2, and mission-critical data flow *All platforms are MIL-STD-certified, hot-zone validated, and optimized for mission continuity under stress. This is not about radios. It’s about delivering information when it matters most. #TacticalComms #MANET #HF #VHF #MilitaryInnovation #EWResilience #DefenseTech #C2Systems #ISR #WavestormTechnologies Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes US Army

In the fast-moving world of autonomous systems, success isn’t just about smarter AI or better sensors—it’s about infrastructure. Without reliable launch and recovery, unmanned vehicles can’t operate at scale or across domains. That’s where Launch & Recovery Systems (LARS) come in. These engineered solutions make it possible to deploy, recover, and redeploy UAVs, UGVs, USVs, and UUVs safely and efficiently—even in the toughest conditions. Why LARS matters • Motion-compensation & stabilization for rough seas or uneven terrain • Remote or autonomous operation, reducing crew risk • Modular adaptability across air, surface, and underwater platforms • Safety features: cradles, latching systems, telescopic frames Use cases across domains • Naval operations: Launch & recover USVs/UUVs in high sea states • Underwater research: Reliable recovery for ROVs/AUVs without damage • Hybrid craft handling: Manned + unmanned boats launched/recovered from combatants or coast guard vessels Strategic impact • Broader mission envelopes, including adverse weather & sea states • Reduced risk to crews in dangerous environments • Faster, more efficient deployment cycles • New architectures where platforms act as “mother ships” air, land and sea, launching others across domains Challenges to solve • Precision under unpredictable conditions (waves, wind, currents) • Cross-domain integration between vehicles and host platforms • Sensor fusion for safe rendezvous, docking, and catching • Maintenance, reliability, and compliance in defense/offshore operations We’re moving into an era where unmanned systems don’t work in isolation but as coordinated, multi-domain capabilities. LARS is a foundational technology enabling that shift—unlocking resilience, safety, and efficiency across air, land, and sea. #ePropelled #UnmannedSystems #LARS #Innovation #UAV #UGV #USV #UUV #AutonomousSystems

Air Defense in Focus: Adapting to a Shifting Global Threat Environment 🚀 The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8 billion contract for nearly 2,000 PAC-3 MSE Patriot interceptors, the largest missile deal in the company’s history. This reflects the urgent demand for advanced air and missile defense in today’s security environment. DefenseNews 📈 Global Air Defense Trends 📉 - Evolving threats: PAC-3 MSE systems are designed to counter ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic weapons, highlighting how adversaries are expanding their capabilities. - Multipolar investments: China is showcasing new ICBMs and hypersonic platforms, while Russia is discussing further S-400 deliveries to India. - Allied initiatives: Europe’s Sky Shield Initiative and Poland’s radar procurement are examples of collective efforts to strengthen regional defenses (and of course there is the American Golden Dome). - Technology breakthroughs: Directed energy systems like Israel’s Iron Beam and the U.K.’s DragonFire are maturing. At the same time, the U.S. and Japan are co-developing the Glide Phase Interceptor for hypersonic threats. - Integration shift: Programs such as the U.S. Army’s IBCS show the move toward unified, multi-domain defense networks. 💠 My Insights 1. Air defense must evolve into systems-of-systems, linking sensors, shooters, and command into a resilient network. 2. Layered and distributed defense, combining kinetic and directed energy, is essential for countering saturation attacks. 3. Civil-military partnerships in AI and emerging tech will define who stays ahead in this domain. 4. Alliances like European Sky Shield Initiative demonstrate that air defense is now a shared global challenge, not a national one. 💡 In Conclusion: The future of security will not be shaped only by advanced interceptors. It will depend on integrated ecosystems that combine technology, alliances, and innovation to meet rapidly diversifying threats. #air_defense #global_trend