# ![@AirPowerNEW1 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1632430921260617728.png) @AirPowerNEW1 AirPower [---] (MIL_STD)

AirPower [---] (MIL_STD) posts on X about air force, lockheed martin, ukraine, acquisition the most. They currently have [------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  [stocks](/list/stocks)  [finance](/list/finance)  #4557 [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  [social networks](/list/social-networks)  [currencies](/list/currencies)  [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  [us election](/list/us-election)  [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 

**Social topic influence**
[air force](/topic/air-force) #623, [lockheed martin](/topic/lockheed-martin) #22, [ukraine](/topic/ukraine), [acquisition](/topic/acquisition) #26, [air](/topic/air) #3178, [has been](/topic/has-been), [in the](/topic/in-the), [guam](/topic/guam), [the first](/topic/the-first), [$ba](/topic/$ba)

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@johnaridge](/creator/undefined) [@straumlirealm](/creator/undefined) [@thrustwr](/creator/undefined) [@drpaulydesantis](/creator/undefined) [@breakingdefense](/creator/undefined) [@colbybadhwar](/creator/undefined) [@heatloss1986](/creator/undefined) [@doha104p3](/creator/undefined) [@ryanscottborman](/creator/undefined) [@iamarcivanov](/creator/undefined) [@sethborman](/creator/undefined) [@aviationintel](/creator/undefined) [@muchacarlos](/creator/undefined) [@mossquiet](/creator/undefined) [@gabeblessing](/creator/undefined) [@cameron19460429](/creator/undefined) [@aviationweek](/creator/undefined) [@marauder2048](/creator/undefined) [@darthrevan1999](/creator/undefined) [@usairforce](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)](/topic/lockheed-martin) [Boeing Co (BA)](/topic/$ba) [Raytheon Technologies Corp (RTX)](/topic/$rtx) [RAMP (RAMP)](/topic/ramp)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Update on @MIL_STD account which was suspended [--] wks ago. @TwitterSupport has not responded to countless appeals/emails. Suspension was due to a coordinated effort to get a/c banned. Details👇 Please RT @TrentTelenko @Aviation_Intel @alexgarcialonso @tomkarako @KyleMizokami"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1632434090464137216)  2023-03-05T17:33Z 15.8K followers, 630.4K engagements


"2012:USAF takes delivery of the last F22A 2014:DOD budgets for #NGAD demonstrator 2016:USAF awards contract for NGAD demonstrator 2018:USAF exercises NGAP #ACE engine options 2020:USAF flies NGAD demonstrator 2022:USAF awards NGAP contracts to engine/AV Primes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1653169405650411521)  2023-05-01T22:47Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@Andrzej94491984 I would not characterize a fleet of [---] plus fifth gen platforms having produced more than [-----] active RF BVR missiles and delivering over [----] airborne AESA radars as having been conservative on air superiority mission"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1657551462803619840)  2023-05-14T01:00Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Raytheon will outfit Korea Aerospace Industries' FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft with the new #PhantomStrike radar. Production of the radars will take place in Forest Mississippi; Tucson Arizona; and Scotland with support from Raytheon UK. Initial deliveries are expected in 2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1658642597559275520)  2023-05-17T01:16Z 19.4K followers, [----] engagements


"How it started: How it's going:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1659729139304202240)  2023-05-20T01:13Z 10.2K followers, 13.1K engagements


""Lockheed Martin is now exploring using #HIMARS mobile-missile launchers to launch #LRASMs. The HIMARSlaunchers have been an enormous asset for Ukraine. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/lockheed-martin-double-lrasm-production/ https://www.airandspaceforces.com/lockheed-martin-double-lrasm-production/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1660142615810183169)  2023-05-21T04:36Z 22.9K followers, 272K engagements


"The Defense of Guam Air-Defense System will be quite a 👀 🔸AN/TPY-6 Radar (S-Band) 🔸LTAMDS Radar (C-Band) 🔸Sentinel A4 (X-Band) 🔸ALPS (Passive) 🔸AEGIS Guam System (CS & Launchers) 🔸C2BMC 🔸IBCS 🔸AEGIS PATRIOT & IFPC launchers 🔸RIG-360 (MSE Missile Comms)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1662176513943568389)  2023-06-20T16:35Z 10.2K followers, 61.1K engagements


"@DiverMike69 Think through your original question and see as to why copy pasting similar approaches might not be the best course of action in other cases"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1662225537283297280)  2023-05-26T22:33Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements


"@KlnRkj @SlavaUkraini333 Ballistic and Cruise Missiles and UAS Defense are our main priority. We have mobile systems that deal with them. Besides AEGIS ashore all other systems are mobile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1662578538028093441)  2023-05-27T21:56Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"ICYMI Congress prepared for a potential transfer of PATRIOT air defense system to Ukraine by adding [--] new Fire Units into the FY-2023 NDAA. Congress also added funds to support higher PAC3 MSE missile production rates which would help in backfilling interceptors sent to Ukraine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1665106890253303808)  2023-06-03T21:23Z 18.9K followers, 15.1K engagements


"I see a rotating [---] degree GhostEye Long Range a suitable candidate for the US Navy if 👇ever materializes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1665340638898843648)  2023-06-04T12:52Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@matty_downunder @AlexLuck9 While this may seem crazy but it's not that much different from what similarly sized nations would spend to say reconstitute their fighter force. Those too are once in a generation investments.with having to spend because it can't repurpose weapons like others can"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1665388788598599681)  2023-06-04T16:03Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Worth noting that EOC/IOC the #LTAMDS will be utilizing the existing PATRIOT radar Power Supply infrastructure that is going to be inadequate for the new sensor's performance needs. To fix this the Army expects to field [--] new Large Tactical Power Supply #LTPS systems"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1666418816660938754)  2023-06-07T12:16Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@photon6800 I don't think you are getting the point that I made in the last tweet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1667380921287479296)  2023-06-10T03:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Mossquiet Those launchers can support the HF missile but are inactive on operational systems (minus a few prototypes). In FY-2024 the Army is requesting funds to backfit all delivered MSHORAD systems with a second SVUL with new deliveries (FY24 and beyond) already equipped that way"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1667930013029797889)  2023-06-11T16:21Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Do your Air Defense systems High value sites or Air bases need Air Defense against small UAVs Quadcopters. And Loitering Munitions In production tested and operational 10-15kW class💥👇 The new palletized LWS was the 1st 10-Kw laser built to U.S. mil specs in a stand-alone configuration that can be moved and mounted anywhere it's needed. Known as "H4it is the 4th operational LWS that Raytheon has delivered to USAF & the 8th total system delivered to the DOD https://t.co/3EBYhNsaI4 The new palletized LWS was the 1st 10-Kw laser built to U.S. mil specs in a stand-alone configuration that can be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1668663640621457408)  2023-06-13T16:56Z 14.5K followers, 59.3K engagements


"Epirus borrowing the Build a Little Test a Little Learn a Lot principle from #AEGIS. Loitering Munitions FPVs and swarms are "unsuppressable".until they aren't"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1671303775829778432)  2023-06-21T06:38Z 10.2K followers, 24.9K engagements


"Lockheed Martin 🤝 Aerojet Rocketdyne The LRMF missile is a precision fires missile that will launch from existing U.S. Army launchers like HIMARS to engage targets at ranges that significantly exceed those of the Precision Strike Missile baseline https://www.rocket.com/article/aerojet-rocketdyne-teams-lockheed-martin-develop-long-range-maneuverable-fires-missile https://www.rocket.com/article/aerojet-rocketdyne-teams-lockheed-martin-develop-long-range-maneuverable-fires-missile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1671573657712488448)  2023-06-21T17:39Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


""Army radar passed targeting info to Raytheons BC3which relayed key data to FDC for threat evaluation & weapon assignment. The centers operator launched the most suitable missile for each target from #NASAMS engaging cruise missile with the AIM9X AMRAAM & AMRAAM-ER" RTX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1671688626735034369)  2023-06-22T01:16Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


""Our very own Ron Epstein of Bank of America securities has learnt that there are three #NGAD demonstrators" Vago Muradian"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1672063764966031361)  2023-06-23T02:16Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@PoetShevchenko MRC batteries are offensive long range fires units. Not Air Defense Artillery units. In Guman they will be dialed into the Guam AEGIS system and offer air and missile defense but thats not the plan outside of that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1674150003520970753)  2023-06-28T20:21Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"This was expected but still quite a move from both & State + DOD. Some of the things included in this approval like LTPS are still under competition & being evaluated. LTAMDS is a year from becoming operational with the US. AD modernization is much more significant than"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1674244035375157249)  2023-06-29T02:30Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@PtkMoritz I'm merely mentioning who is fielding the most potent mix of capability of late. Poland's contribution to NATO's defense and its organic capability is going to be amazing and best in class. IBCS-FCN commonality b/w PATRIOT and CAMM (ER to follow) and hosting AEGIS-Ashore"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1674389331501551617)  2023-06-29T14:57Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@PtkMoritz Interoperability & connectivity is not the same as Integration. AIAMD makes organic PATRIOT C2 redundant to a point where the US Army is shutting off on future PDB's. It assumes full command with a common FCN shared across all ADA (and probably non ADA in future)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1674396045315567616)  2023-06-29T12:37Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@PtkMoritz What I see as positive is buying the MSE & ordering a small but decent amount of IRIS-T capacity. A-3 is a surprise but a lot of work ahead in terms of integrating a non NATO UT system into NATO's UT architecture. No LTAMDS orders yet. All of this may come together in the 2030s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1674397977618841600)  2023-06-29T12:42Z 14.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@PtkMoritz The level of integration is what's most impressive. US can literally drop a THAAD battery into Poland and it would be able to command Polish MSE launchers & guide missiles. Same for Polish CAMM organically integrating with US A-IAMD PATRIOT or IFPC systems or vice versa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1674401576717520898)  2023-06-29T12:56Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"While not a game changer the ability to utilize #ATACMS for long range deep fires much the same way Storm Shadow is being used now can help accelerate or achieve offensive objectives. The timing me this is the important bit here not just the capability and signal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1674485322787201028)  2023-06-29T22:16Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"4 of [--] Strategic Fires Battalions embedded in the Army's [--] planned Multi Domain Task Force are currently slated to receive [--] Strategic Mid-Range Fires battery each. These will complement the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon & tactical fires #HIMARS units also embedded in each SFB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1674759048078721027)  2023-06-30T12:37Z [--] followers, 25.9K engagements


"Each #SMRF battery consists of 4-4 cell launchers ( SM6 or Tomahawk) a Battery Operations Center reload trailers and communication equipment. The 1st Multi-Domain Task Force recently demonstrated Full Operational Capability #FOC on the first prototype SMRF battery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1674760393628192769)  2023-06-30T12:42Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The PAC-3 missile family features an active Ka band seeker which is integral to the missile achieving the accuracy required for H2K intercepts. Boeing has delivered [----] seekers and is currently expanding production while also developing the next-gen. PAC3 seeker. #PATRIOT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1677823627549605888)  2023-07-09T01:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A key upgrade on the JAGM-MR is the tri-mode seeker that includes IIR in addition to the Semi Active Laser & Millimeter Wave RF seeker of JAGM. Last year's successful execution of the JAGM-MR test also demo'd the [--] km range capability of the missile - of 2x over HF/JAGM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1677875437580713985)  2023-07-09T03:53Z 10.2K followers, 25.2K engagements


"This is not the P-HEL no matter how many re-tweets / clicks it gets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1678379081019301888)  2023-07-10T13:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"An F16 recently conducted an AIM-120D3 test shot that wrapped up all developmental & operational testing of the latest #AMRAAM variant. With testing on the D3 complete and the largest production lot contract ever awarded Raytheon is now focused on executing the production ramp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1678745887311560705)  2023-07-11T17:52Z 10.2K followers, 22.1K engagements


"@vodk_anon @SR_Planespotter Not any significant barrier to doing it either. There were no plans to certify launching Storm Shadows or HARMs from Soviet era aircraft either. This would be a relatively simple certification if ever needed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1678803459586260992)  2023-07-11T16:29Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@John_A_Ridge @FRHoffmann1 Part of this is that the JSM costs just as much as LRASM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1678810229616541703)  2023-07-11T17:16Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@RickLuissiana @MIL_STD @TwitterSupport @TrentTelenko @Aviation_Intel @alexgarcialonso @tomkarako @KyleMizokami Nope. Cant point me to a single tweet which was inappropriate. Ive had half a dozen or so requests"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1678925596250783744)  2023-07-12T00:35Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"With a max launch weight of 1500lb and equipped with an internal payload capacity of 100lb the M 0.95+ (@ [---] ft) capable #BQM177 is one of the most advanced subsonic aerial targets available today. BQM177's native C2 can support simultaneous engagement with up to [--] systems"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1679102055917694976)  2023-07-12T12:15Z 13.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Must be quite a revelation 🙃"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1679112280229953536)  2023-07-13T04:03Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@vodk_anon RAF vs Russia though is not a thing. Yes several NATO partners took a SEAD/DEAD holiday but not all. This is also changing now because the last decade focused on platform development (F-35) and fielding with the next half a decade focused on platform upgrade (F-35 SEAD)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1679114052839292928)  2023-07-12T13:02Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"The Boeing E7 Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft features ten mission crew consoles. E-7's will be the first to introduce the upgraded mission operator consoles. In addition to software & MMI upgrades the new consoles add a second display above the 27" primary display"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1680209156916252672)  2023-07-15T13:34Z 10.2K followers, 34.2K engagements


""The most likely use of AI and autonomy on the battlefield will be in logistics.We need to start getting some mud on the tires.and really see where this is. Pick those definable winnable & solvable kinds of mission sets and lets just go start"Willie Nelson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1680405769722937344)  2023-07-16T02:35Z 13.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Adaptation is reality in a prolonged war. It often gets highlighted when a new capability arrives on the battlefield. While both sides will "adapt" upon contact with it several of these adaptations may impose significant restrictions. This IMVHO doesn't get discussed enough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1680636562642710528)  2023-07-17T21:06Z 10.2K followers, 13.2K engagements


"Next gen Loitering Munitions📷SB-600 is ground launched with a range of 40+km with a Javelin warhead. Altius [---] & [---] can be air or ground launched carrying a warhead or an ISR payload. A-700M can be equipped with a 15+ kg warhead. The SB-jackal can reach speeds 300mph"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1680697095723032576)  2023-07-16T22:03Z 10.2K followers, 48.9K engagements


"As of late [----] the US Air Force had executed [--] artificial intelligence flight tests in which #AI agents piloted the X62A #VISTA to perform advanced fighter maneuvers at Edwards AFB. The team has further added to that work in [----]. (🎵"The end of us" written by ChatGPT😜)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1681485959710519296)  2023-07-20T01:29Z 10.2K followers, 10.9K engagements


"We've got in our experience a significant growth in our classified portfolio. It's a bright spot for the company. When we aggregate all classified programs together - a 7% growth rate. it is a place where because of Skunk Works.we have significant capability CEO Lockheed Martin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1681647092161458176)  2023-07-20T01:29Z 10.2K followers, 19.2K engagements


""Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability [--] #PAC3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor successfully communicated with the AN/SPY-1 radar a key component in the Aegis Weapon System for the first time the company confirmed on [--] July""  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1683805932764135425)  2023-07-25T11:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Northrop Grumman has the B21 a few USAF drone programs and has a ton of combat aircraft business via the F-35 program. It is difficult to not see them with a significant AF #NGAD share no matter who eventually wins. They haven't exactly been shy in the past about pursuing #FAXX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1684559283474808833)  2023-07-31T18:53Z 10.2K followers, 13.6K engagements


""We successfully powered on the first #B21 flight test aircraft in the quarter another important milestone in our campaign to achieve first flight and transition to production.We anticipate that that first LRIP contract will be awarded following first flight" Northrop Grumman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1684910491817398272)  2023-07-31T18:53Z 10.2K followers, 15.6K engagements


"Aircraft assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School park on the historic flightline at Edwards Air Force Base California"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1686219323382415360)  2023-08-01T03:36Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Lockheed Martin will scale its laser technology to a new benchmark: a [---] kW class laser topping its [---] kW-class laser power level developed under an earlier contract from the DOD. The [---] kW-class laser is the 2nd phase of the High Energy Laser Scaling Initiative #HELSI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1686237233945427968)  2023-08-01T05:54Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The Raytheon Multi-Program Testbed (RMT) at Kadena Air Base Japan supporting exercise Northern Edge 23-2 July [--] [----]. The RMT has also recently participated in exercise Northern Edge 23-1 in Alaska and Valiant Shield [--] in Guam. (📸Sebastian Romawac)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1686352942746759168)  2023-08-01T12:27Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The US Air Force Research Laboratory led a successful three-hour sortie July [--] [----] demonstrating the first-ever flight of artificial intelligence agents (algorithms) controlling an uncrewed jet aircraft the XQ-58A Valkyrie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1686830396678471680)  2023-08-02T20:04Z 10.2K followers, 26.6K engagements


""We now expect to receive an additional #Valkyrie related customer contract award by the end of this year. And based on the marked [----] NDAA we are now hopeful to receive a separate additional largest to date Valkyrie customer award next year" Eric DeMarco CEO Kratos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1687808986018652160)  2023-08-05T12:53Z 10.2K followers, 16.7K engagements


"Karbler would not specifically say how many more Patriot units the Army plans to field noting he did not want to get ahead of Army senior leadership. We have a requirement to grow Patriot force structure; we will grow Patriot force structure he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1688973872958521349)  2023-08-08T18:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Footage from the 3rd #THAAD Dem/Val Flight test Oct [----]. The test saw the THAAD interceptor launched against a STORM target for a non-intercept test that tested the missiles ability to receive target updates & its target acquisition & seeker characterization performance. (WSMR)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1689081682861907968)  2023-08-09T01:10Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The F-22 is flying. Everything else is now a target. (📸Zachary Rufus) #RedFlag 23-3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1689615953880092672)  2023-08-10T12:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The additional #PATRIOT force that will be added in the coming years will not merely field additional PATRIOT FU's. These new units will be fielding Army's IAMD capability from onset. A-IAMD is a giant leap in performance over current PATRIOT & effectively a brand new system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1689619458292404229)  2023-08-10T12:47Z 10.2K followers, 21.6K engagements


"This is one of the clearest pictures with the USMC's #MRIC launcher. #MRIC utilizes the Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor a USMC expeditionary launcher and AN/TPS-80 radar to provide a Cruise Missile Defense capability to the Marines. 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1690164942329286656)  2023-08-12T00:54Z 10.2K followers, 70.8K engagements


""KuMRFS T & M each feature [--] independent AESA quadrant radars which operate together to provide [---] coverage of the full upper hemisphere. KuMRFS-M arrays are [--] the size of the KuMRFS-T arrays. KuMRFS is optimized to handle the stressing multiples UAS threat environment"RTX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1691441367690653696)  2023-08-15T13:27Z 10.2K followers, 27.4K engagements


""KuMRFS is an enabling sensor in the Fixed Site and MLIDS C-UAS layered defense solution for the US DOD's C-UAS capability set. The precision of tracking via Ku band #GaN AESA enables a broad array of C-UAS layered defense effectors and best in class false alarm performance" RTX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1691443202115735552)  2023-08-15T13:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"U.S. Marines operate an AN/TPS-80 #GATOR radar during Artillery Relocation Training Program [----] at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Japan July [--] [----]. (🎥Diego Garcia)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1692223941778321499)  2023-08-17T17:16Z [----] followers, 30K engagements


"Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft operate alongside amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) in the Gulf of Oman Aug. [--] 2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1692880165196513767)  2023-08-19T12:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I see that Ukrainian Gripen fighters armed with Meteor missiles establishing Air Superiority (even localized) myth is back doing the rounds in #AirPower circles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1693288468187898037)  2023-08-20T15:46Z 10.2K followers, 41.5K engagements


"Tomahawk's and JASSM-ER for now and Hypersonic Cruise Missiles later this decade - early 2030s. 👏👏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1693605841541460342)  2023-08-21T12:47Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


""Once IOT&E is complete Army will be able to obtain a materiel release in Q4 FY25 in order to begin fielding Sentinel A4. Armys acquisition objective for the radar is [---] systems which would deliver the capability to a minimum of [--] IFPC battalions""  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1694685089643610350)  2023-08-24T12:16Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Boeing has revealed plans to spend $1.8 billion to open [--] previously announced advanced-aircraft manufacturing facilities in St. Louis which is the home of the companys fighter production lines & the Phantom Works unit focused on air-dominance programs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1694698082733379969)  2023-08-24T13:08Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Northrop Grumman recently delivered a miniaturized high-energy laser source to the DOD. The 10kW class #HEL known as #Phantom is about [--] cubic feet & weighs less than [---] lbs. The laser is ruggedized for field use & miniaturizing it allows for rapid placement according to NG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1694753382781870513)  2023-08-24T16:47Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


""BAE is under contract to deliver Block [--] EW capabilities for future F35 which will significantly upgrade AN/ASQ239. Block [--] EW will improve sensing and signal-processing capabilities & boost the ability to detect low-observable threats & more threats simultaneously" BAE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1695528770147586374)  2023-08-26T20:08Z [----] followers, 18.1K engagements


"@MisterQuintus There is a production line. It is either active or not. In this case it is. The timeframe is not about starting the line. It is about the production cycle of a weapon. With long lead items adv. procurement it takes 3-4 years from contract to delivery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1696310052775457051)  2023-08-28T23:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Raytheon has been awarded a $7 MM US Air Force contract to advance development and live assessment of its s GhostEye MRradar. The experiment at WSMR this September will assess the operational performance of GhostEye MR with the radar integrating with #NASAMS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1697209426267279604)  2023-08-31T11:27Z 10.2K followers, 10K engagements


""F-15EX is the first ever USAF a/c to undergo an Integrated Test & Evaluation program. The combination of the IOT&E & DOT&E effort is unique to the program in that existing test data from the legacy F15C/D & E can be compared with data from the new EX""  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1699032446992548138)  2023-09-05T12:11Z 10.2K followers, 22.3K engagements


""TPY-4 consists of 1000+ elements that are each independently and digitally controlled in both transmit and receive modes. The all-digital nature of the system allows the operator to implement software-only updates or enhancements" Lockheed Martin #GaN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1699034907220332669)  2023-09-05T12:21Z 10.2K followers, 11.9K engagements


""With #LTAMDS Poland will become the first country after the to complement the combat-proven #Patriot with LTAMDS which provides extended range and [---] coverage to detect and defend against complex highly coordinated multi-threat attack scenarios" Tom Laliberty Raytheon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1699396047733481981)  2023-09-06T12:16Z 10.2K followers, 13.8K engagements


"Better is doing a lot of work. As being fielded HIMARS is a C130 deployable system that is capable of launching precision weapons at [--] [---] [---] & [---] km. Future weapons being integrated could extend that out to 1k km. It is and was always meant to complement M270"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1699445779180797956)  2023-09-06T15:33Z 10.2K followers, 11.2K engagements


"The F35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line comprises of 3K parts scalable to [---] assembly positions & capable of completing [--] #F35 center fuselage every [--] hrs. Since coming online in [----] IAL has produced [----] center fuselages for all [--] F35 variants"Northrop Grumman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1699797333188530658)  2023-09-07T14:50Z 10.2K followers, 11K engagements


"The ultimate #HIMARS killer. Lightweight compact and air-droppable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1700489902637621700)  2023-09-09T12:42Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#NAVAIR is preparing to award Boeing a contract for Harpoon & Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response Lot [--] procurement to support FMS demand. #SLAMER is the best option to sustainably supply with air-launched CM capability for its future F16s & other a/c"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1700494264831254658)  2023-09-09T13:00Z 22.9K followers, 134.7K engagements


"Raytheon has delivered the first #B52 #AESA to Boeing for the USAFs B-52 Radar Modernization Program. Under the RMP Raytheon will develop and deliver the radar systems for the entire B52 fleet. The remaining test-phase radars are expected to be delivered through next summer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1701929577545904334)  2023-09-13T12:03Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


""ER GMLRS met success criteria in the first 150-kilometer test for flight trajectory extended range and accuracy from launch to impact. The product also successfully integrated with HIMARS and achieved overall missile performance""  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1701932296847462402)  2023-09-13T12:14Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"US Army's #RCCTO Mid-Range Capability #Typhon program: 🔸Developed delivered first MRC Batterys equipment 🔸Munitions delivered to Battery #1 🔸Achieved Full Operational Capability with Battery #1 🔸Follow on systems on contract and in production"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1701943884958621735)  2023-09-13T13:00Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Extended Range #GMLRS Munition: 🔸150 km demonstrated range 🔸Meets or exceeds GMLRS accuracy (all weather) 🔸Maintains [--] per MFOM pod configuration 🔸Unitary & AW WH (same as current GMLRS) 🔸Entering low rate production"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1702313596359938525)  2023-09-14T13:29Z 10.2K followers, 10.2K engagements


""Raytheon is set to receive its first 15kW #HELWS to be tested and integrated in the UK. During [--] days of live-fire exercises the system successfully acquired tracked targeted & destroyed dozens of drones in short-range attack swarm attack & long-range scenarios"RTX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1702664880011288636)  2023-09-15T12:45Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) [--] set up an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar system as part of a larger tactical air operations center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune North Carolina Aug. [--] 2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1703036739022131431)  2023-09-16T13:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Rather than a prototype the 1st #B21 test article has been built with rigorous production processes on the same manufacturing line with equal tooling that will be utilized to continue shaping the fleet. Unique to dev programs it is equipped with its primary mission systems NG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1704464882320789657)  2023-09-20T11:57Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"USAF successfully conducted the second #XQ58 flight using its internally developed AI-pilot. Trained through deep reinforcement learning the AI algorithms used neural networks to fly the #Valkyrie against simulated opponents using simulated mission systems & weapons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1704833891465564490)  2023-09-21T12:24Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The total Russian Air Force SU-35 fleet is less than the number of operational F-35s added to the global fleet each year. @SR_Planespotter The air force lose more f [--] in peace time than su [--] in combat. https://t.co/loGzcDjLKx @SR_Planespotter The air force lose more f [--] in peace time than su [--] in combat. https://t.co/loGzcDjLKx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1705230935992729874)  2023-09-22T14:41Z 22.9K followers, 52.1K engagements


"Looking forward to his analysis on annual fleet flying hours for the Su-35s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1705362236716540200)  2023-09-22T23:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"None of this matters since none of those are willing to provide Ukraine with a weapon in that class"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1705629977650328003)  2023-09-23T17:07Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@21aar_show Need is a subjective thing. And yeah it sucks that they need to be supported by others to repel an invasion of their country. But they seem to be doing quite a good job given the odds with Russia out begging Iran and NoKo for kit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1705644264112415141)  2023-09-23T18:04Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"The multi-phase approach to developing and fielding #SiAW could possibly loosely resemble the Small Diameter Bomb program in that you will probably see multiple flavors of the WS with possible competition re-emerging at the sub-systems or perhaps even the AUR level"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1706452135293091858)  2023-09-25T23:34Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"performance (altitude & speed) = 💰💰 that makes defending against them easier from a cost stand point. Still largely a "terror weapon" and not something that will be very effective (even at its cost) as a precision strike instrument against defended military targets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1706648138629701861)  2023-09-26T12:33Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Also worth noting that the kinetic interceptor best suited for this type of threat is already jet powered. The Block [--] + Coyote is specifically designed for Group [--] and largerG-2 UAS threats and it and similar systems can easily evolve to keep pace"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1706649242469900631)  2023-09-26T12:37Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@bobbobbobing And finally the "Kinetic" solution defending against this OWA system can be made reusable thus allowing more sophisticated seeker and payload options. We've already shown that for G1-2 swarm defeat via the Mordecai. You can't really build a reusable OWA system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1706656062219432137)  2023-09-26T13:04Z 14.5K followers, [---] engagements


"USAF today awarded #XBow L.S. $17 MM for the next phase of work on Rapid Energetic & Advanced Rocket manufacturing #REARM effort to adv. propulsion technologies for advanced missiles & SLV's. Lockheed Martin Ventures is an early investor in the New Mexico based SRM startup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1706820894675632343)  2023-09-26T23:59Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Twitter: The Russia-Ukraine conflict shows how the US DOD is too invested in big traditional platforms and has completely missed the drone "swarm" RMA. DOD back in 2016:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1706824701736272050)  2023-09-27T00:14Z 10.2K followers, 18.4K engagements


"@Ostokhoni I know this is twitter but it's okay to say "We simply don't know". If SCO/N decided to take a decade old developmental capability & showcase it publically more than six years ago you can use your imagination on what capability they're actually setting aside and not disclosing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1706842575435694142)  2023-09-27T01:25Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Next next level of stupidity 🔓"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707092559326319015)  2023-09-27T17:59Z 10.2K followers, 21.4K engagements


"F-35 is fast becoming the staple European and NATO future combat air system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707132507668562306)  2023-09-27T20:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"As of Dec [----] USAF had received [----] #JASSM through [--] prod lots. Originally envisioned as a 4.9K missile program USAF has since expanded its Inventory Objective first to 7.2K missiles & later to [-----] missiles. Lot [--] also marked the end of production of the AGM158A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707174851684057215)  2023-09-27T23:26Z [----] followers, 42.7K engagements


"How many Precision Strike Missiles have or will be used up to support the test program The development program has set aside [--] missiles to support development activity. This includes all post contract award test activity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707197278040244629)  2023-09-28T00:55Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Program documents also provide some additional details on the plans to integrate #JASSM on the F-35. Based on current plans flight testing is slated for [----] with [--] JASSM missiles procured in [----] and [----] to support F-35 integration and testing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707216089007243692)  2023-09-28T02:10Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@YigitBruxelles Six deliveries over nine months for their frontline combat aircraft During a hot war"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707375968799903874)  2023-09-28T12:45Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The currently programmed Procurement Objective for the M10 #Booker is [---] vs. [---] vehicles in the Army AO. [---] would equip [--] Active Divisions (42 MPFs x [--] Battalions) [--] Guard Divisions (42 MPFs x [--] Bn) [--] Army Prepositioned Stock (42) TRADOC & Repair Cycle Float (28 Each)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707381721761718690)  2023-09-28T13:08Z 10.2K followers, 10.9K engagements


"According to program the M10 Booker program requires [--] available units to achieve "First Unit Equipped" or FIU status while one Battalion set of [--] MPFs is required to achieve IOC. FIU is currently expected by late [----] / early [----] with IOC following in the 2027/28 timeframe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707382354975809937)  2023-09-28T13:10Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements


"While testing mentioned 👇 will resume this fall (as opposed to the summer as initially planned its worth noting that the official objective range KPP for #PrSM calls for a range of [---] km for the baseline increment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707445163902263409)  2023-09-28T17:20Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"On September 28th USMC awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth up to $513 MM for [--] AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar #GATOR systems. These S-band #GaN #AESA radars will support both the current G/ATOR mission and also the USMC's Mid-Range Intercept Capability #MRIC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707729184590839920)  2023-09-29T12:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Yesterday the US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin $52 MM for AN/TPS-77 L-band #GaN Multi-Role Radars for Lithuania. This contract provides for three radars training spares and interim contractor support with deliveries to be completed by early [----]. #NATO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1707731552501968907)  2023-09-29T12:18Z 10.2K followers, 10.7K engagements


"AGM-158D is the most important upgrade to the #JASSM since the Extended Range (500nm) variant was introduced. This is the variant that will for the bulk of Air Force acquisition starting later this decade and into 2030s until a JASSM replacement is fielded"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1708226434442076605)  2023-09-30T21:04Z 10.2K followers, 21.9K engagements


"The same would have applied to the original [---] fleet. The Air Force always wanted to use the EX to replace the Guard's F-15C and its mission. The much touted (by ANG & others) capabilities missions and potential of the platform was never really grounded in budgetary reality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1708503931465384437)  2023-10-01T15:27Z 10.2K followers, 20.9K engagements


"@matt_downunder So yes given the fact that the AF has a standing F-16 IDIQ contract with Lockheed in place it may in some scenarios be quicker to buy new build F-16V's and allow existing F-16 units to transition to newer jets (to improve readiness) than to do a wholesale migration to F-15"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1708544616075800794)  2023-10-01T18:09Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@matt_downunder And that isn't just me talking out of my a$$. The previous administration actually was considering do this very thing. While this doesn't make it to the top of the acquisition list for the current AF acquisition it isn't at the very bottom either"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1708545409688523100)  2023-10-01T18:12Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@matt_downunder There are plenty of budgetary scenarios that can flip that and make it more viable to buy new F-16's. This was exactly what the previous administration was getting started on in 2020/21 timeframe. Its really contingent on what is driving additional funding and the nature of it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1708547801699975216)  2023-10-01T18:21Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@matt_downunder If someone was to mandate AF acquisition to begin buying [---] fighters a year starting FY-25 then yes EX will see increase. But there's no long lead funding for that and its not very realistic. Same for FY-26"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1708548185424318814)  2023-10-01T18:23Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Replies to this post seem to suggest a pretty significant lack of understanding of how the AF planning process works or how acquisition plays out. A 10% in procurement 💰does not mean that the AF will simply add ten percent to each or its currently funded program"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1708560097717436905)  2023-10-01T19:10Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@GabeBlessing Its definitely going to be a very capable 4+ gen platform. But the stated benefits (outsized weapons hypersonics etc) while accurate in the sense that the platform "can do it" does not gel with the ANG's use of its F-15C fleet. This is not replacing F-15E's etc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1708562831556362475)  2023-10-01T19:21Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"@GabeBlessing And if we make the argument that it should replace or grow the E fleet in Active AF then one has to be prepared to defend other alternatives like a decades long push to up the B-21 buy rate because that's one potential area the AF can invest in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1708563006970556578)  2023-10-01T19:22Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Control Squadron [--] and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron [---] unload an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar system off a KC-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base Japan Sept. [--] [----]. #GaN (📸Kyle Chan)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1708718045651501106)  2023-10-02T05:38Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@John_A_Ridge The quoted user cant seem to think thorough some or the retaliatory things that can be done if or begin supplying long range ballistic missiles. It will likely open the floodgates to air power with lots of munitions and cruise missiles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1709198216527487435)  2023-10-03T13:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@John_A_Ridge Its also a matter of how those may be used. Russia lacks the persistent high quality ISR to make use of such long range fires tactically so will likely chose to use them against civilian or infra targets with that further strengthening the calls for more western air power"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1709198807324561540)  2023-10-03T13:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""The USAF has awarded Raytheon $39 MM to develop & integrate the service's Battle Management Command & Control software into a prototype for air base air defense. Under this contract Raytheon will develop the C2 foundation to counter airborne threats & defend U.S. air bases""  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1709539281293984016)  2023-10-04T12:01Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The F-15EX Eagle II unit cost will be $93.95 million per plane in then-year dollars assuming the Air Force sticks with its plan to buy [---] of the fighters.At the outset of the program Boeing estimated a unit cost of about $80 million for the F-15EX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1709553885730545768)  2023-10-04T12:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Raytheon hasreceived a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop Gambit an air-breathing propulsion demonstration program that uses a novel rotating detonation engine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1709607870332031004)  2023-10-04T16:34Z 10.2K followers, 11.5K engagements


"Recent contract activity confirms that work on the Extended Range tanks for Israel continues. The EFTs could also benefit several other #F35 customers including the US Air Force"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1709655927673204758)  2023-10-04T19:45Z 10.2K followers, 10.1K engagements


"This was a great PR moment for Toyota. Fascinating story that Mike Sweers tells about what they thought about it mechanically when this was pitched to the engineering team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1709735902107345334)  2023-10-05T01:02Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@ArloSchenk @ServiceAperture Tundra is North America only so yeah the Hilux and the seventy series LC are used more often. Tundra is not built to any different standards though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1709757142067266021)  2023-10-05T02:27Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"CVT complete #LTAMDS achieved significant technical & performance milestones while completing Contractor Verification Testing. Meeting defined objectives the tests demonstrated the effectiveness of the radar's design & performance against real & simulated threats -Raytheon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1709970031013175634)  2023-10-05T16:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Lockheed is going to end up delivering well over [---] Blk [--] F-16s once all is said and done"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1709981818605404260)  2023-10-05T17:20Z 10.2K followers, 10K engagements


""85% of the work we do is classified and executed in secrecy to protect our national security and ensure our armed forces maintain an edge over any threat" Skunk Works"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710045357617610817)  2023-10-05T21:32Z 10.2K followers, 22.2K engagements


"A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie highly autonomous low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle launches during its first test flight at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. Oct. [--] [----]. (Tristan McIntire)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710256572478456113)  2023-10-06T11:31Z 10.2K followers, 59.6K engagements


"Looks like Blue Halo is about to enter the "kinetic" Air Defense / Counter UAS mission. The company has so far led some of the efforts to provide the US Army and other customers with a 20kW class palletized High Energy Laser for Counter UAS applications. #AUSA2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710259818290979250)  2023-10-06T11:44Z 10.2K followers, 35.5K engagements


"This argument shows a fundamental lack of understanding of the CCA landscape. Kratos SC (NG) Phantom Works (Boeing) STS (now Kratos) or even GA-ASI etc don't exactly lack agility or an ability to rapidly iterate low cost designs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710308338582310977)  2023-10-06T14:57Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Equipped with RWS up to [--] rounds of 120mm mortars [--] RPS [--] S-band radar panels & anti-drone capability The Beast offers complete [---] coverage. Its operational capabilities extend beyond detection enabling it to track & engage direct & elevated threats. #FlyerDefense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710635213850833246)  2023-10-07T12:36Z 10.2K followers, 54.9K engagements


"DOD has qualified a new large solid-rocket motor domestic supplier -- breaking up an effective duopoly between Northrop Grumman & Aerojet Rocketdyne -- & expanded the industrial base to support its high-priority project to field a long-range hypersonic strike missile. 👇 DOD qualifies new solid-rocket motor supplier breaks Northrop-Aerojet domestic duopoly https://t.co/0DU9gNv0I4 DOD qualifies new solid-rocket motor supplier breaks Northrop-Aerojet domestic duopoly https://t.co/0DU9gNv0I4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710639420347752608)  2023-10-07T12:53Z 17.5K followers, 27.4K engagements


""The Ballesta-34.5 SRM is designed to serve as both a first stage & upper stage booster for medium range ballistic missiles & launch systems. The SRM stage features a [----] inch 'smooth bore' diameter - uniform over the length to facilitate canister launch applications" X-Bow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710642850575331368)  2023-10-07T13:06Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Worth noting that Lockheed Martin is an early stage investor in X-Bow. Jim Taiclet CEO of Lockheed Martin recently announced that the company is presently engaged in late stage talks with an unnamed SRM partner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710644721306206322)  2023-10-07T13:14Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"6 AIM9X/mag for a total of [--] interceptors per each Army ES launcher with [--] loaded AIM-9X's / battery for [---] coverage. ES is missile agnostic allowing for additional "magazines" to be integrated into IFPC optimized against different target types & keep out distance #SHORAD 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710662002346176963)  2023-10-07T14:22Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements


"U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron [---] & [---] Marine Aircraft Group [--] 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 3d Marine Littoral Regiment 3rd Marine Division load a MTVR truck and an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) into a KC-130 Hercules"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710676820457369986)  2023-10-07T15:21Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@CodyEng54973060 All of the air defense modernization programs started prior to Ukraine including the half a dozen or so counter small UAS programs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1710690946361475413)  2023-10-07T16:17Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


""There's are a lot of people looking at FPV use & saying they are the future. One thing we have to emphasize is that they are a hugely unreliable & problematic.I don't hear any drone operators saying "this is the future" we don't need those howitzers "Jack Watling #WarOnTheRocks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711051079159615869)  2023-10-08T16:09Z [----] followers, 62.3K engagements


""When you see that drone deliver several munitions it doesn't mean you no longer need F-16's or F-35's and you've solved all your #AirPower delivery problems because you are able to duct tape munitions or some sort of effects to a drone" Michael Kofman #TheRussiaContingency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711051923183530303)  2023-10-08T16:12Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


""We go back to the anchoring effect of video footage we receive. You do not know what's the footage you are watching's share of the missions that are conducted. For all you know 90% of those may fail. A 100% of the drone missions you see are successful" Michael Kofman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711053338429808667)  2023-10-08T16:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""A new artillery strategy could renew the push for rapid procurement of a field-proven 155mm mobile howitzer" Good thing then that a modern wheeled [---] mm gun is all set to commence production in South Carolina"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711355557112914332)  2023-10-09T12:18Z [----] followers, 36.1K engagements


"The current plan is for Sentinel A4 IOT&E to begin in early [----] followed by a full rate production decision in the third quarter and initial operational capability (IOC) in the fourth quarter of [----]. The Army acquisition objective is [---]. #AUSA2023 #GaN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711361097167733116)  2023-10-09T12:40Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Raytheon's next generation Gallium Nitride #GaN powered Active Electronically Scanned Arrays for the Air Defense and Counter Unmanned Aerial System #CUAS missions along with its Directed Energy (15 kw High Energy Laser) & kinetic Counter UAS effectors. 👇#AUSA2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711363004733022286)  2023-10-09T12:48Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@2107crossit Army always wanted to buy a L52 caliber wheeled gun budget permitting. It literally evaluated half a dozen foreign designs just a few years ago. It seems that the next fires study might support formal acquisition in which case it should not come as a surprise to anyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711363553759039808)  2023-10-09T12:50Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


""In an upcoming test Boeing & Nammo will integrate a precision guidance system leveraging a Joint Direct Attack Munition #JDAM mission computer onto the #Ramjet155. The demonstration will evaluate the systems maturity & effectiveness against stationary & moving targets"Boeing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711370630392897660)  2023-10-09T13:18Z 10.2K followers, 26.5K engagements


"The success follows last years Boeing-Nammo test recording the longest-ever indirect fire test of a Ramjet [---] munition. That test was completed using a 39-caliber towed artillery cannon at the Andya Test Center in Norway"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711370950367977943)  2023-10-09T13:20Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This program now has a thoroughly tested propulsion system that guarantees enormous range increases for all artillery cannons. We believe the major development hurdles have now been cleared & production is viable within a relatively short timeframe. Morten Brandtzg Nammo CEO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711371297098469457)  2023-10-09T13:21Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@cheezehao1 You heard wrong. the [--] cal ERCA is moving ahead as designed. The munition is obviously not exclusive to it and the fact that they first fired it from the [--] cal LW155 proves that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711372423927644252)  2023-10-09T13:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@StephanVelines Many such options on the table. ATMOS is in production in a US facility already so has some advantage there. BAE (HEMTT mounted Archer) and others have likewise presented plans to create or move production to the US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711378819863724032)  2023-10-09T13:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@StephanVelines That's actually not legal. There are legal limits to how late you can field something under the "rapid acquisition" authorities. Its usually 3-4 years including all testing needed to support EOC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711383860041412707)  2023-10-09T14:11Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Magazine size is an important factor in determining what additional AURs are pursued for IFPC increment [--]. This puts a highly upgraded Tamir in a strong position for being selected as the next capability insert focusing on rockets and supersonic cruise missiles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711410201646272868)  2023-10-09T15:56Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The XM1155 has four teams currently pursuing their respective solutions. Boeing 🤝Nammo demod their ramjet [---] capability and BAE its SC HVP round. Northrop Grumman and Raytheon are the other two primes competing on this effort. 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711417080795598955)  2023-10-09T16:23Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@MortenKnorborg @StephanVelines Why would Elbit want to create a production center of excellence in the US and move IDF and export demand to it Doing so is a source of competitive advantage for them looking to add to their US market share. Have a look at the size of the US Armys acquisition budget"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711487888695947447)  2023-10-09T21:04Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Earlier this year Elbit America opened its newest production facility in South Carolina. The 135K Sq. ft facilitys initial endeavors will include the manufacturing of Mission Command Platforms for the U.S. Army & the Sigma artillery system for the Israel Defense Forces Elbit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711536882822402052)  2023-10-10T00:19Z [----] followers, 12.9K engagements


"During the demo #IBCS open architecture allowed the rapid integration of existing Army & AF sensors & effectors such as Sentinel Avenger & #NASAMS. Soldiers used IBCS and the JTMC to integrate Navy sensor info to significantly extend the defended area across the NCR. #AUSA2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711555001473290393)  2023-10-10T01:31Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Next Generation Missile provides lethality & range against Group [--] UAS & other larger air threats while seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure & C2 systems. NGM offers a low-cost effector with superior maneuverability to defeat an array of SHORAD threats #AUSA2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711753198682472730)  2023-10-10T14:39Z 10.2K followers, 29.4K engagements


"Here's a clear image of the [--] x cannisterized AIM9X magazine that will form the interim solution for the IFPC Inc [--]. This configuration should make reloading the launcher a lot quicker than what the Army/AF presently has with #NASAMS despite Enduring Shield's larger loadout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711774168747045145)  2023-10-10T16:02Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"TRX SHORAD is designed to bring a new dimension of combat power in SHORAD battalions & provides autonomy within a tiered layered air defense. TRX supports Army obj for a RCV with a flatbed design that integrates any payload & has a class-leading payload-to-chassis ratio of 1:1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1711909618560168317)  2023-10-11T01:00Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


""Whether its HPM Laser systems low collateral CUAS interceptors.all are present in theater & showing success. We've used a $40K APKWS system to take out Group [--] UAS. We've sent several of those prototypes to support some of our partners" Major Gen. Sean Gainey #AUSA2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712119986205200740)  2023-10-11T14:56Z [----] followers, 37.8K engagements


"Lockheed Martin's #MORFIUS Counter UAS HPM interceptor in action during a recent US Army #JCO demonstration. The interceptor has a HPM payload in place of a warhead thus making the interceptor capable of defeating multiple drones swarms and be reused. #AUSA2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712125339231809656)  2023-10-11T15:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The test conducted at Camp Ripley Minnesota proved the compatibility of the L52 cannon with the M109A7 platform during the live fire exercise. BAE Systems plans to conduct additional testing in [----] which will highlight extended range across a variety of projectiles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712127409095631073)  2023-10-11T15:25Z 10.2K followers, 20.8K engagements


"While not cost effective against G1 UAS APKWS brings a lot of value when used to defeat larger G2 & G3 drones especially given its already available in the thousands with a large production base. Maj. Gen Gainey confirms that they've used it to defeat G3 surrogate systems"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712140369989972342)  2023-10-11T16:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@cameron19460429 @DanielR33187703 Just a series of successive straw man arguments. SB-300 was developed years ago for SOF focusing on COIN. It met the need. When Ukraine-Russia happened that's all they could send and in the quantity that they had it in (for the low collateral COIN need)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712441987578941623)  2023-10-12T12:16Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated a proof-of-concept for providing in-flight target updates to a #GMLRS rocket via its Remote Interceptor Guidance [---] (#RIG360) system originally designed around PATRIOT/IAMD missile communication"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712459084149240175)  2023-10-12T13:23Z [----] followers, 41.4K engagements


"@Billy7534138997 This really makes no sense. What exactly are you wanting A multi million dollar HIMARS also acting as an air-defense launch platform with a very expensive PAC-3 MSE derived seeker strapped to a MLRS Why won't they just build more of existing or a new maneuver AD platforms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712484241383313499)  2023-10-12T15:03Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"JDAM #PGM production capacity with Boeing sits somewhere around [-----] to [-----] kits per year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712485584999211152)  2023-10-12T15:09Z 10.2K followers, 18.9K engagements


"A Boeing/Saab team is on track to deliver the first Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) and a new launcher to the Ukrainian military a company official said on Oct. [--]. https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/missile-defense-weapons/boeingsaab-track-glsdb-fielding-ukraine https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/missile-defense-weapons/boeingsaab-track-glsdb-fielding-ukraine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1712846760949989512)  2023-10-13T15:04Z 22.9K followers, 123.3K engagements


"@1x9ZOgcZ6xsYCkn ERGMLRS is single digit weeks away from being approved for LRIP. PrSM is weeks away from declaring EOC. So which HIMARS/M270 user pays for integrating on the platform Certainly not the US Army. The track record of others buying systems that the source nation doesnt isnt great"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712886355016274263)  2023-10-13T17:41Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@osmnactej US Army doesn't want GL-SDB so never funded its integration on M270/HIMARS. So when it came time to setting the marketing and PR spin from SAAB and Boeing aside and actually providing Ukraine a capability the fastest way was probably a stand alone launching mechanism"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712887081645887598)  2023-10-13T17:44Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@osmnactej Do note that LM has all the right in the world to protect their franchise and short of being asked by GOTUS to do so choosing who to partner with. Also worth noting that a large chunk of ER-GMLRS's development has been funded internally by Lockheed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712887476086624272)  2023-10-13T17:46Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


""TPY-4 consists of 1000+ elements that are each independently and digitally controlled in both transmit and receive modes. The all-digital nature of the system allows the operator to implement software-only updates or enhancements" Lockheed Martin #GaN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1712909860906717574)  2023-10-13T19:15Z [----] followers, 28.7K engagements


"@Raptor_Felon_Fi Which Altius system What is its performance What effects does the warhead have Optics vs SB-600 Production readiness Do they even have a manportable variant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713073663732527234)  2023-10-14T06:06Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@Raptor_Felon_Fi All this to say be a little skeptical about what Altius 600M has demonstrated vs what's in the pipeline. They post [---] range but not that for [---] M (LM). Likewise little specifics about actual WH type but "anything's possible". Its not as mature a LASSO solution yet as SB600"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713237818565374059)  2023-10-14T16:58Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"US Army's Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office confirmed during #AUSA2023 that next summer's swarm-defeat Counter sUAS demonstration will focus on raid sizes of as many as [--] drones. The swarm defeat demo will look at applicable kinetic & non-kinetic solutions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713248076864102771)  2023-10-14T17:39Z [----] followers, 12.8K engagements


"@Raptor_Felon_Fi A-600 is not a LM. the M version is. These are AL effects that will have to be adapted for one way attack LM's. As a baselineAL600 is actually quite mature. But then the M variant & the larger [---] variants with greater WH capacity are not and some of those are not LASSO req"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713248664628629651)  2023-10-14T17:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Raptor_Felon_Fi @cheezehao1 Safe to assume that we will see an Altius XXX catering to this and any similar efforts with USMC. It might not look like ALE's so we will have to wait and see. Suffice to say that right now Israeli offerings and SB600 are the only two mature efforts that can be put on contract"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713251668413039024)  2023-10-14T17:53Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@Raptor_Felon_Fi @cheezehao1 What mistakes are you referring to We continue to enhance the Javelin and its CLU and Army has a TOW replacement in the works"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713252999542501727)  2023-10-14T17:58Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@cheezehao1 @Raptor_Felon_Fi Why What's currently lacking with the latest variant of the Javelin (yet to be fielded) that puts it behind the Army's requirements"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713257095775261108)  2023-10-14T18:14Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@cheezehao1 @Raptor_Felon_Fi Javelin is a fire and forget weapon. Not having wire guidance is a program requirement. There's Tow and tow replacement for that. I am yet to come across a man portable NLOS ATGM. What are you trying to get at with that from Javelin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713259395638039035)  2023-10-14T18:24Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements


"The JCO also provided an updated on the [--] mm equipped mobile gun system developed by Northrop Grumman that is being sent to Ukraine. The JCO had the system participate in a CsUAS demonstration earlier in the year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713565110453870874)  2023-10-15T14:38Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The Northrop Grumman system 👆 is likely referencing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713565114417463350)  2023-10-15T14:38Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The USAF and US Army have both used High Energy Lasers ( and HPMs)in operational deployments. So this claim of the first use for a DE system is complete BS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713735432243191887)  2023-10-16T01:55Z [----] followers, 24.3K engagements


"This will fairly rapidly have to transition to having future MBT's equipped with Counter electronic and EW capability offering hemispheric coverage against small Group [--] UAS attacks. I expect the US Army's M1E3 upgrade to potentially allow for this. Never mind absolutely not an isolated appearance the IDF appears to be adding top attack cope cages to a number of Merkava MBTs in the vicinity of Gaza. https://t.co/yfKvv5j5WO Never mind absolutely not an isolated appearance the IDF appears to be adding top attack cope cages to a number of Merkava MBTs in the vicinity of Gaza."  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713891506250211452)  2023-10-16T12:15Z 14.5K followers, 33K engagements


"@IAmArcIvanov It's also why the Army basically accelerated its adoption of SS CE systems with the Leonidas. Against COTS derived G1 and even [--] threats there's really nothing those systems can add that will defeat the CE system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713898564592812195)  2023-10-16T12:43Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@IAmArcIvanov Since you've architectured your system to be a scalable SS phased array you are always going to be looking at higher power levels better thermals & efficiency. We are looking at HPM systems against hypersonic cruise missiles so G1 & [--] COTS drones will be easy to stay ahead of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1713898943644586073)  2023-10-16T12:45Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements


"The latest rarest version that this tweet 👇 is referencing to has been in production for a decade plus with 70% or its entire planned inventory already fielded and acquisition transitioning to its follow on effort which has also commenced low rate production. 🤣"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1714029623900868848)  2023-10-16T21:24Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


""Were advancing the #LTAMDS radar toward an operational capability in December of [----] which is in essence four years since contract award. We currently have all six 360-degree radars under that initial [----] contract complete" Bob Kelley #Raytheon #BreakingDefense #GaN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1714074209784373531)  2023-10-17T00:21Z 10.2K followers, 29.1K engagements


"A weapon system designed in the 1980s to penetrate Soviet / Russian defenses and strike tactically relevant value targets doing exactly that more than three decades later. 👍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1714319518871523813)  2023-10-17T16:36Z 10.2K followers, 16.4K engagements


"Last night the hohos attacked with ATACMS missiles our airfield where the Army Aviation was based. One of the most serious strikes of all time in the SMO. If not the most serious 😉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1714326356702663076)  2023-10-17T17:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"U.S. Marines with MACS [--] 1st MAW and members of the Self-Defense Force load a AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar system onto a JASDF Kawasaki C2 in preparation for the field training exercise portion of #ResoluteDragon23 at Okinawa Japan Oct. [--] [----]. #GaN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1714429231797813629)  2023-10-17T23:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"First few (up to six) #LTAMDS should be ready to be handed over to the FIU by end of the year as Raytheon prepares for Phase [--] testing and works towards full operational capability next year. 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1714441779037237734)  2023-10-18T00:42Z 10.2K followers, 10.2K engagements


"Specialized Portable Electromagnetic Attack Radiator is a compact HPM directed energy weapon designed against individual and swarm drone threats. #SPEAR was designed as an intentional single-pulse to repetition rate high-power electromagnetic radiator. #LeonardoDRS #CUAS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1714627489748902249)  2023-10-18T13:00Z [----] followers, 111.5K engagements


"RTX has been awarded a contract to expand its Advanced Distributed Radar conceptto include the Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense Sensor. Raytheon will develop software required to network together multiple #LTAMDS to extend the protection of maneuver forces & critical assets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1714754753891332273)  2023-10-18T21:26Z [----] followers, 18.5K engagements


"The USS Carney a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer in the northern Red Sea on Thursday shot down multiple missiles and drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen that the Pentagon said were potentially headed toward targets in Israel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1715167521463017935)  2023-10-20T00:46Z [----] followers, 16.6K engagements


"USN is preparing to award a contract to N. Grumman for the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile - Ext Range Prod. Lot [--] to support USN USAF & Italian Air Force buys. #AARGM-ER doubled the range over HARM/AARGM while maintaining a similar ToF. USN will declare IOC by March 24"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1715409157208072435)  2023-10-20T16:46Z 14.5K followers, 13.1K engagements


"Notable that #DDG64 was able to deal with the salvo w/o any striking . Whether its TBM's CM's or UAS being able to use forward deployed IAMD capability has a huge advantage. Not every target these may have been directed at may have had point defenses or adequate EW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1715524286272704954)  2023-10-21T00:23Z [----] followers, 10.4K engagements


"Imagine if the US Navy had a destroyer design with 90+ VLS cells with each sized around quad-packing self defense missiles. 🙄"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1715838959140397349)  2023-10-21T21:14Z 22.9K followers, 134.2K engagements


"@david_alman IAMD allows you to do this efficiently and maximize your potential by balancing land and sea based defenses. Looking forward to this being applied in Guam"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1715884250548109612)  2023-10-22T00:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Additional #PATRIOT battalions and a #THAAD battery are being sent to the Middle East. 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1715921354258616475)  2023-10-22T02:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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