Synopsis
In 'U.S. Battlefield Technologies Under Development: A Compressed Technical Guide,' Vikram Singh Sankhala offers engineers and defense professionals an indispensable deep dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of American military innovation. This meticulously crafted guide dissects the core technical architectures, design principles, and operational integration strategies behind the U.S.'s most advanced battlefield systems. From the blistering speeds of hypersonic weapons like the LRHW 'Dark Eagle' and air-launched ARRW and HACM, to the sophisticated decision-making power of AI-driven C4ISR, layered counter-drone systems, and directed energy weapons, Sankhala provides an engineering-oriented view of how these technologies function and interoperate. The book emphasizes the practical application of cutting-edge concepts, exploring the materials science, propulsion systems, sensor fusion, and networking architectures that define modern multi-domain warfare.
This work is driven by the motivation to build enhanced, all-purpose systems through a profound technical understanding, aiming to foster the development of sophisticated, state-of-the-art capabilities for the future. Sankhala's analysis extends to the critical system-wide command architectures, including Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) and Tactical Cloud-Edge Fusion, highlighting the interoperability and resilience crucial for manned-unmanned teaming and cross-domain operations. By focusing on the 'how' of these advancements, from development to field operation, the book equips readers with the knowledge to anticipate trends and engineer the next generation of defense solutions, embodying the 'Solinexta Cutting Edge' brand of innovation.