Daily Brief - L3Harris Unveils Drone Swarm Autonomy Software.

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• L3Harris unveils a new autonomy software to coordinate and manage drone swarms.

• China’s J-20 stealth fighter now flies in “beast mode” with external missiles, shifting its combat role.

• Russia constructs a mile-long mesh net tunnel to counter Ukrainian FPV drone attacks on key supply routes.

• India reveals a collaborative drone concept for naval operations, signaling a shift toward unmanned maritime warfare.

📰 Critical Headline

L3Harris Introduces Autonomy Software for Managing Drone Swarms
L3Harris has announced the development of Amorphous Autonomy, an advanced software system designed to coordinate large-scale drone swarms. The software enables dynamic task allocation, real-time reconfiguration, and adaptive mission execution, allowing unmanned systems to operate efficiently with minimal human intervention. As drone swarms become increasingly integral to modern warfare, L3Harris aims to provide military forces with an intelligent solution to manage them in high-threat environments.

🌍 Situation Report

• China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Now Flies in ‘Beast Mode’: China’s J-20 fifth-generation stealth fighter has been spotted flying with external air-to-air missiles, a configuration that trades stealth for increased firepower. This new loadout suggests China is preparing the J-20 for longer-range missions where stealth is secondary to firepower, reinforcing its role as a frontline combat aircraft.
  

• Russia Builds Mile-Long Mesh Net Tunnel to Block Ukrainian FPV Drones: Russian forces have constructed an extensive mesh net tunnel over a key supply route to prevent Ukrainian FPV drone attacks. The tunnel highlights how Russian forces are adapting to persistent drone threats with low-tech, large-scale defensive structures, signaling a broader shift in battlefield counter-drone tactics.
  

• India Unveils Naval Collaborative Drone Concept: India has revealed a new naval drone collaboration concept aimed at integrating UAVs for reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, and strike operations. The system is designed to operate in tandem with crewed warships, reflecting India’s growing focus on maritime drone warfare as tensions in the Indo-Pacific continue to rise.

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🔍 Intel Spotlight

DoD to Release New Acquisition Reform Guidance Focused on Rapid Prototyping
The U.S. Department of Defense is expected to issue updated acquisition reform guidance emphasizing rapid prototyping and streamlined procurement. The initiative seeks to accelerate the development and deployment of new military technologies while reducing bureaucratic delays. As emerging threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, the DoD is prioritizing speed and adaptability in its acquisition strategies.

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