DEFENSE

Systems Digest

7 DECEMBER 2021

DSIAC collects and publishes articles related to our technical focus areas on the web to share with the DoD community.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Illustration of a piloted aircraft moments before a midair collision with another aircraft.

What information is available on finite-element analysis of aircraft collisions?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information on previous or ongoing finite-element analysis of aircraft collisions. Specific interest is in airborne aircraft being struck by unmanned aerial vehicles or other subsonic/transonic objects. If you have any information or know of subject matter experts or POCs who might be willing to support this…

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global network map

TechNet Indo-Pacific

TechNet Indo-Pacific is a strategic event in the Indo-Pacific Rim. This year’s conference — “Free – Open – Secure” — focuses on the critical issues identified by regional military leaders to maintain and protect data and information flow, internally and with regional partners and allies. USINDOPACOM works closely with partners to enable resilient, survivable and…

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An unmanned surface vessel autonomously navigates a water bound course during a training exercise.

26th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference

The 26th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference is dedicated to addressing the pressing issues in expeditionary warfare and force protection worldwide. Over the course of the three days, immerse yourself in dynamic live sessions, explore industry exhibits, and seize valuable networking opportunities. This year’s theme, Accelerating Innovation to Enhance Expeditionary Warfare, will allow you to explore…

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A servicemember operates communication equipment during a military exercise.

Military Tactical Communications Summit

The 13th Annual Military Tactical Communications Summit will bring together experts and decision makers from the DoD, Military Services, Industry, and Academia for comprehensive discussions focused on upgrading tactical communications and improving network capabilities to support the Joint Force. The 2024 Summit will aim to advance rapid, resilient, affordable, and unified communication capabilities to enable…

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Image of several Department of Defense personnel inspecting an unmanned aircraft on a runway.

3rd Annual Unmanned Systems West

Join the 3rd Annual Unmanned Systems West conference this fall as they explore the capabilities and advantages unmanned systems offer to modern defense and security operations, as well as discovering how uncrewed systems are enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, enabling real-time situational awareness and informed decision-making in complex operational environments. By attending the…

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Image of warfighters traversing urban terrain with an unmanned vehicle.

4th Annual Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition

Join NDIA at the 4th Annual Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition hosted by NDIA’s Armaments, Robotics, Munitions Technology, Fuze, and Integrated Precision Warfare divisions. Convening thought leaders and subject matter experts from around the globe, the 4th Annual FFC Conference and Exhibition fosters creative interdisciplinary conversation and collaboration. Attendees will have opportunities to engage…

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U.S. Navy Conducts Successful Live-Fire Demonstration at RIMPAC 2024

HONOLULU, Hawaii – The U.S. Navy achieved a significant milestone at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise with the successful launching and testing of Poniard rockets from a Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV). The July 12 test is part of the Navy’s mission to continually enhance and expand its maritime capabilities and operational…

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Space Guardians at computer screen

98th Space Range Squadron Takes Warfighter Readiness to Next Level

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — For decades, U.S. Air Force test and training ranges, like the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Utah Test and Training Range, have provided aircrews with flexible, realistic, multidimensional battle spaces to conduct testing and advanced training. Though only a few years old, the National Space Test and Training Complex functions…

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The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Digital Manufacturing Research Team celebrates the official opening of the new Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 23, 2024. This is the team’s first internal laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo / Sarah Perez)

AFRL Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems Laboratory Officially Opens

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH (AFRL) — The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate celebrated the opening of the Manufacturing, Industrial Technologies and Energy Division’s Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems, or CAMS, Laboratory during a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 23, 2024. The facility will support the research efforts of its Digital…

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soldiers firing canons

We Have Ignition

A search in the Defense Technical Information Center database for technical terms like ignition, artillery, propulsion design, or cannon design will result in reports from the 1950s through the 1970s written by very knowledgeable people providing a wealth of information on a particular topic. What may be missing from these reports is the “system interface”…

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Notable Technical Inquiry

Illustration of a piloted aircraft moments before a midair collision with another aircraft.

What information is available on finite-element analysis of aircraft collisions?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information on previous or ongoing finite-element analysis of aircraft collisions. Specific interest is in airborne aircraft being struck by unmanned aerial vehicles or other subsonic/transonic objects. If you have any information or know of subject matter experts or POCs who might be willing to support this request, please e-mail Alfred Yee, the lead DSIAC analyst for…

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global network map

TechNet Indo-Pacific

TechNet Indo-Pacific is a strategic event in the Indo-Pacific Rim. This year’s conference — “Free – Open – Secure” — focuses on the critical issues identified by regional military leaders to maintain and protect data and information flow, internally and with regional partners and allies. USINDOPACOM works closely with partners to enable resilient, survivable and secure collaboration across the spectrum of contingencies. TechNet Indo-Pacific, now…

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An unmanned surface vessel autonomously navigates a water bound course during a training exercise.

26th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference

The 26th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference is dedicated to addressing the pressing issues in expeditionary warfare and force protection worldwide. Over the course of the three days, immerse yourself in dynamic live sessions, explore industry exhibits, and seize valuable networking opportunities. This year’s theme, Accelerating Innovation to Enhance Expeditionary Warfare, will allow you to explore the force structure design, operations, and acquisition processes that support…

Learn More
A servicemember operates communication equipment during a military exercise.

Military Tactical Communications Summit

The 13th Annual Military Tactical Communications Summit will bring together experts and decision makers from the DoD, Military Services, Industry, and Academia for comprehensive discussions focused on upgrading tactical communications and improving network capabilities to support the Joint Force. The 2024 Summit will aim to advance rapid, resilient, affordable, and unified communication capabilities to enable sustained mission success across all domain. This year’s Summit will…

Learn More
Image of several Department of Defense personnel inspecting an unmanned aircraft on a runway.

3rd Annual Unmanned Systems West

Join the 3rd Annual Unmanned Systems West conference this fall as they explore the capabilities and advantages unmanned systems offer to modern defense and security operations, as well as discovering how uncrewed systems are enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, enabling real-time situational awareness and informed decision-making in complex operational environments. By attending the 3rd Annual Unmanned Systems West Conference, you may gain invaluable…

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Image of warfighters traversing urban terrain with an unmanned vehicle.

4th Annual Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition

Join NDIA at the 4th Annual Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition hosted by NDIA’s Armaments, Robotics, Munitions Technology, Fuze, and Integrated Precision Warfare divisions. Convening thought leaders and subject matter experts from around the globe, the 4th Annual FFC Conference and Exhibition fosters creative interdisciplinary conversation and collaboration. Attendees will have opportunities to engage in discussions around the life cycle of the munition; from…

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U.S. Navy Conducts Successful Live-Fire Demonstration at RIMPAC 2024

HONOLULU, Hawaii – The U.S. Navy achieved a significant milestone at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise with the successful launching and testing of Poniard rockets from a Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV). The July 12 test is part of the Navy’s mission to continually enhance and expand its maritime capabilities and operational flexibility via security cooperation and innovation with allies and partners….

Learn More
Space Guardians at computer screen

98th Space Range Squadron Takes Warfighter Readiness to Next Level

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — For decades, U.S. Air Force test and training ranges, like the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Utah Test and Training Range, have provided aircrews with flexible, realistic, multidimensional battle spaces to conduct testing and advanced training. Though only a few years old, the National Space Test and Training Complex functions as a space-based counterpart, providing unique opportunities for Guardians to…

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The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Digital Manufacturing Research Team celebrates the official opening of the new Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 23, 2024. This is the team’s first internal laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo / Sarah Perez)

AFRL Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems Laboratory Officially Opens

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH (AFRL) — The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate celebrated the opening of the Manufacturing, Industrial Technologies and Energy Division’s Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems, or CAMS, Laboratory during a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 23, 2024. The facility will support the research efforts of its Digital Manufacturing Research Team, or DMRT. The CAMS lab is the…

Learn More
soldiers firing canons

We Have Ignition

A search in the Defense Technical Information Center database for technical terms like ignition, artillery, propulsion design, or cannon design will result in reports from the 1950s through the 1970s written by very knowledgeable people providing a wealth of information on a particular topic. What may be missing from these reports is the “system interface” approach. In this context, a “system” is defined as a…

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FEATURED WEBINAR

Illustration of a piloted aircraft moments before a midair collision with another aircraft.

What information is available on finite-element analysis of aircraft collisions?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information on previous or ongoing finite-element analysis of aircraft collisions. Specific interest is in airborne aircraft being struck by unmanned aerial vehicles or other subsonic/transonic objects. If you have any information or know of subject matter experts or POCs who might be willing to support this…

Read More...
global network map

TechNet Indo-Pacific

TechNet Indo-Pacific is a strategic event in the Indo-Pacific Rim. This year’s conference — “Free – Open – Secure” — focuses on the critical issues identified by regional military leaders to maintain and protect data and information flow, internally and with regional partners and allies. USINDOPACOM works closely with partners to enable resilient, survivable and…

Read More...
An unmanned surface vessel autonomously navigates a water bound course during a training exercise.

26th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference

The 26th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference is dedicated to addressing the pressing issues in expeditionary warfare and force protection worldwide. Over the course of the three days, immerse yourself in dynamic live sessions, explore industry exhibits, and seize valuable networking opportunities. This year’s theme, Accelerating Innovation to Enhance Expeditionary Warfare, will allow you to explore…

Read More...
A servicemember operates communication equipment during a military exercise.

Military Tactical Communications Summit

The 13th Annual Military Tactical Communications Summit will bring together experts and decision makers from the DoD, Military Services, Industry, and Academia for comprehensive discussions focused on upgrading tactical communications and improving network capabilities to support the Joint Force. The 2024 Summit will aim to advance rapid, resilient, affordable, and unified communication capabilities to enable…

Read More...
Image of several Department of Defense personnel inspecting an unmanned aircraft on a runway.

3rd Annual Unmanned Systems West

Join the 3rd Annual Unmanned Systems West conference this fall as they explore the capabilities and advantages unmanned systems offer to modern defense and security operations, as well as discovering how uncrewed systems are enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, enabling real-time situational awareness and informed decision-making in complex operational environments. By attending the…

Read More...
Image of warfighters traversing urban terrain with an unmanned vehicle.

4th Annual Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition

Join NDIA at the 4th Annual Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition hosted by NDIA’s Armaments, Robotics, Munitions Technology, Fuze, and Integrated Precision Warfare divisions. Convening thought leaders and subject matter experts from around the globe, the 4th Annual FFC Conference and Exhibition fosters creative interdisciplinary conversation and collaboration. Attendees will have opportunities to engage…

Read More...

U.S. Navy Conducts Successful Live-Fire Demonstration at RIMPAC 2024

HONOLULU, Hawaii – The U.S. Navy achieved a significant milestone at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise with the successful launching and testing of Poniard rockets from a Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV). The July 12 test is part of the Navy’s mission to continually enhance and expand its maritime capabilities and operational…

Read More...
Space Guardians at computer screen

98th Space Range Squadron Takes Warfighter Readiness to Next Level

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — For decades, U.S. Air Force test and training ranges, like the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Utah Test and Training Range, have provided aircrews with flexible, realistic, multidimensional battle spaces to conduct testing and advanced training. Though only a few years old, the National Space Test and Training Complex functions…

Read More...
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Digital Manufacturing Research Team celebrates the official opening of the new Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 23, 2024. This is the team’s first internal laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo / Sarah Perez)

AFRL Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems Laboratory Officially Opens

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH (AFRL) — The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate celebrated the opening of the Manufacturing, Industrial Technologies and Energy Division’s Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems, or CAMS, Laboratory during a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 23, 2024. The facility will support the research efforts of its Digital…

Read More...
soldiers firing canons

We Have Ignition

A search in the Defense Technical Information Center database for technical terms like ignition, artillery, propulsion design, or cannon design will result in reports from the 1950s through the 1970s written by very knowledgeable people providing a wealth of information on a particular topic. What may be missing from these reports is the “system interface”…

Read More...

What information is available on finite-element analysis of aircraft collisions?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information on previous or ongoing finite-element analysis of aircraft collisions. Specific interest is in airborne aircraft being struck by unmanned aerial vehicles or other subsonic/transonic objects….

TechNet Indo-Pacific

TechNet Indo-Pacific is a strategic event in the Indo-Pacific Rim. This year’s conference — “Free – Open – Secure” — focuses on the critical issues identified by regional military leaders to maintain and protect data…

26th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference

The 26th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference is dedicated to addressing the pressing issues in expeditionary warfare and force protection worldwide. Over the course of the three days, immerse yourself in dynamic live sessions, explore industry…

Military Tactical Communications Summit

The 13th Annual Military Tactical Communications Summit will bring together experts and decision makers from the DoD, Military Services, Industry, and Academia for comprehensive discussions focused on upgrading tactical communications and improving network capabilities to…

3rd Annual Unmanned Systems West

Join the 3rd Annual Unmanned Systems West conference this fall as they explore the capabilities and advantages unmanned systems offer to modern defense and security operations, as well as discovering how uncrewed systems are enhancing…

4th Annual Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition

Join NDIA at the 4th Annual Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition hosted by NDIA’s Armaments, Robotics, Munitions Technology, Fuze, and Integrated Precision Warfare divisions. Convening thought leaders and subject matter experts from around the…

U.S. Navy Conducts Successful Live-Fire Demonstration at RIMPAC 2024

HONOLULU, Hawaii – The U.S. Navy achieved a significant milestone at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise with the successful launching and testing of Poniard rockets from a Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV)….

98th Space Range Squadron Takes Warfighter Readiness to Next Level

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — For decades, U.S. Air Force test and training ranges, like the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Utah Test and Training Range, have provided aircrews with flexible, realistic, multidimensional battle spaces…

AFRL Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems Laboratory Officially Opens

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH (AFRL) — The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate celebrated the opening of the Manufacturing, Industrial Technologies and Energy Division’s Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems,…

We Have Ignition

A search in the Defense Technical Information Center database for technical terms like ignition, artillery, propulsion design, or cannon design will result in reports from the 1950s through the 1970s written by very knowledgeable people…

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