#closeairsupport — Public Fediverse posts

France’s evolving battlefield doctrine increasingly reflects a network-centric warfare model, where platforms like a Hornet-class reconnaissance drone act as a forward ISR node, feeding real-time data into a broader #KillChain. In such a setup, the Hornet performs #Targeting and #TargetDesignation, rapidly identifying and geo-locating threats at the tactical edge.

This data is transmitted through #C2 systems, enabling assets like the #MQ9Reaper to assume control of the engagement cycle. The Reaper conducts #ISR, confirms the target (PID), and executes a #PrecisionStrike using #AGM114 #Hellfire missiles with #LaserGuidance.

The integration of low-level reconnaissance drones with high-end strike platforms significantly compresses the #SensorToShooter loop, enhancing #SituationalAwareness and reducing response time. This architecture enables efficient #CloseAirSupport, persistent surveillance, and immediate #BDA, making it a cornerstone of #ModernWarfare and #DroneWarfare.

France’s evolving battlefield doctrine increasingly reflects a network-centric warfare model, where platforms like a Hornet-class reconnaissance drone act as a forward ISR node, feeding real-time data into a broader #KillChain. In such a setup, the Hornet performs #Targeting and #TargetDesignation, rapidly identifying and geo-locating threats at the tactical edge.

This data is transmitted through #C2 systems, enabling assets like the #MQ9Reaper to assume control of the engagement cycle. The Reaper conducts #ISR, confirms the target (PID), and executes a #PrecisionStrike using #AGM114 #Hellfire missiles with #LaserGuidance.

The integration of low-level reconnaissance drones with high-end strike platforms significantly compresses the #SensorToShooter loop, enhancing #SituationalAwareness and reducing response time. This architecture enables efficient #CloseAirSupport, persistent surveillance, and immediate #BDA, making it a cornerstone of #ModernWarfare and #DroneWarfare.

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 23rd Fighter Group, known as the "Flying Tigers," conduct aerial refueling in support of Operation Epic Fury within the U.S. Central Command area. #A10 #CloseAirSupport

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 23rd Fighter Group, known as the "Flying Tigers," conduct aerial refueling in support of Operation Epic Fury within the U.S. Central Command area. #A10 #CloseAirSupport

Marines and NATO allies to conduct urban training exercises in Swansboro next August https://www.byteseu.com/1247865/ #CloseAirSupport #Europe #Marines #MilitaryExercises #NATO #readiness #Swansboro #TacticalGear #UrbanTraining

PERFECTO021: Target Acquired #art #DigitalArt #MastoArt #DigitalPainting #Photoshop #Sketch #SpeedPaint #Vehicle #Aircraft #Jet #CloseAirSupport #Missile

PERFECTO021: Target Acquired #art #DigitalArt #MastoArt #DigitalPainting #Photoshop #Sketch #SpeedPaint #Vehicle #Aircraft #Jet #CloseAirSupport #Missile

PERFECTO021: Target Acquired #art #DigitalArt #MastoArt #DigitalPainting #Photoshop #Sketch #SpeedPaint #Vehicle #Aircraft #Jet #CloseAirSupport #Missile

PERFECTO021: Target Acquired #art #DigitalArt #MastoArt #DigitalPainting #Photoshop #Sketch #SpeedPaint #Vehicle #Aircraft #Jet #CloseAirSupport #Missile

PERFECTO021: Target Acquired #art #DigitalArt #MastoArt #DigitalPainting #Photoshop #Sketch #SpeedPaint #Vehicle #Aircraft #Jet #CloseAirSupport #Missile

RT from Air Recognition (@AirRecognition)

What future for the formidable #A10ThurderboltII in its #CloseAirSupport role?
https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2023-news-aviation-aerospace/november/9355-what-future-for-the-formidable-a-10-thurderbolt-ii-in-its-close-air-support-role.html

Original tweet: https://twitter.com/AirRecognition/status/1722931672847396952

RT from Air Recognition (@AirRecognition)

What future for the formidable #A10ThurderboltII in its #CloseAirSupport role?
https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2023-news-aviation-aerospace/november/9355-what-future-for-the-formidable-a-10-thurderbolt-ii-in-its-close-air-support-role.html

Original tweet: https://twitter.com/AirRecognition/status/1722931672847396952