tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post8876922459576315969..comments2023-09-30T07:24:33.315-07:00Comments on Intro to Global Security: Drone Group: Standoff SecurityPyrautomatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15410997091290312616noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-29374796296599308532013-04-18T20:04:09.395-07:002013-04-18T20:04:09.395-07:00The question is, defensive against what? Missiles?...The question is, defensive against what? Missiles? The only comparable program would be the use of the YAL-1 laser (designed to shoot down ballistic missiles) fitted aboard some sort of new drone platform. However, the capability for such a program isn't likely to exist in the near term future as no unmanned platform with the size or life characteristics necessary currently exists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-9811137719205732632013-04-18T19:58:16.080-07:002013-04-18T19:58:16.080-07:00You can't really turn a drone against its owne...You can't really turn a drone against its owners. The control scheme can't be replicated with a simple laptop or the like; the control software and input (basically the entire control panel) would have to be replicated. The drones also have a redundant Inertial Navigation System on board; if the feed is significantly interrupted the drone shuts down and flies itself back to a known airbase using dead-reckoning. In order to gain control, would need to emulate and synchronize a new signal similar to the one being fed to the drone and connect it to a control panel laid out exactly like the one being used to emulate the control scheme. While "hacking" it is possible, it's EXTREMELY unlikely and would require an impractical level of commitment to the idea that would be better invested in surface to air missiles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-92075999546536571922013-04-18T19:20:18.750-07:002013-04-18T19:20:18.750-07:00The THAAD system is US built, although it's on...The THAAD system is US built, although it's only one of three Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) technologies in existence. The SM-3 missile equipped aboard a handful of Aegis Combat System equipped warships (Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers and Ticonderoga-Class Cruisers) is considered the primary "strategy" BMD technology, with the greatest range and highest altitude. The SM-3 can also intercept missile mid-trajectory, something other BMD systems aren't designed to do since they intercept in the final phases of the missile's trajectory.<br /><br />THAAD is the second BMD technology, designed for intermediate range, meant to address theater level concerns. The final system is the PAC-3 (an evolved version of "Patriot" air-defense missile created exclusively to BMD), which is intended for short range, "last ditch" engagements. <br /><br />All three systems have iffy implementation with regard to the US. Only a handful of Aegis-equipped ships have gotten the appropriate upgrades to use the SM-3, and they have to positioned correctly with radar watching the sky in order to work. This is potentially problematic since the margin of error isn't forgiving. THAAD and PAC-3, which are more static systems which handle terminal engagements, haven't really been implemented in the US mainland yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-2698122741112832302013-04-17T17:19:35.666-07:002013-04-17T17:19:35.666-07:00Supposedly North Korea has aimed missiles towards ...Supposedly North Korea has aimed missiles towards the U.S. Although the consensus is they're currently not much of a threat, do you see any benefit in the U.S. implementing a system like THAAD? Do we already have something like it in place?Julia Gallivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029644372424238898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-13293428288985892412013-04-17T17:15:46.225-07:002013-04-17T17:15:46.225-07:00With cyber-terrorism on the rise, do you think tha...With cyber-terrorism on the rise, do you think that there could be a reversal with standoff security, where drones are hijacked and turned back on to the U.S.? What do you think would be the best safeguards or security measures against this possibility?Julia Gallivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029644372424238898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-68996507059549943592013-04-16T10:13:01.337-07:002013-04-16T10:13:01.337-07:00Is it possible that we could see an increase of dr...Is it possible that we could see an increase of drones or similar unmanned technology defensively? I'm thinking specifically of the Russian Star Wars/Strategic Defense Initiative or something similar to Israel's Iron Dome. Is drone technology flexible enough that it could be adapted in this way?C.Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214257554026981440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-36059518609713554892013-04-16T07:39:14.529-07:002013-04-16T07:39:14.529-07:00What I was referring to is the increased level of ...What I was referring to is the increased level of terrorism, non-conventional warfare, and nuclear pressure in today's world. It is important to consider standoff security these days because most dilemmas regarding defense will most likely come in the form of terrorist threats/activity where we rely heavily on standoff technology to prevent these issues. It is imperative to provide this type of security these days.Nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664294405169915535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-72383986862047864882013-04-16T07:38:31.489-07:002013-04-16T07:38:31.489-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664294405169915535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-9064034340001867502013-04-16T07:37:15.043-07:002013-04-16T07:37:15.043-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664294405169915535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-60900934742158103082013-04-16T07:28:08.312-07:002013-04-16T07:28:08.312-07:00Policy regarding standoff security is almost exact...Policy regarding standoff security is almost exactly the same as you'll find in the drones issue. Clearly, there are violations of individual freedoms (i.e. unreasonable searches), but they can be justified under DHS legislation (I don't know the exact publication). A level of moral obligation to agree to post-9/11 policy is the tradeoff with standoff security, especially at points of entry and exit in our nation.Nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664294405169915535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-37541073002034084472013-04-16T07:20:03.554-07:002013-04-16T07:20:03.554-07:00Drones are unique weapons because they are often u...Drones are unique weapons because they are often used for offensive purposes. Standoff security on the other hand is a measure of defensive capability. The overlap in these two lie in the range/distance at which they can target and prevent enemies. So yes, drones are unique on the part that they can be also used for offensive purposes. Nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664294405169915535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-82422063183900653392013-04-16T07:19:33.472-07:002013-04-16T07:19:33.472-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664294405169915535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-6314642658872089342013-04-13T14:26:23.615-07:002013-04-13T14:26:23.615-07:00What are the concerns regarding policy on standoff...What are the concerns regarding policy on standoff security? I'm assuming there are privacy concerns as well as others.Jenny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450102021585321218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-8574734620686065982013-04-12T07:09:53.983-07:002013-04-12T07:09:53.983-07:00Nico, you start out mentioning that standoff techn...Nico, you start out mentioning that standoff technology is vital to defense and that it directly affects both national and human security. Why is standoff security so important to consider? Alexandra Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02871911658413437482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-69533953542332933712013-04-11T21:49:36.882-07:002013-04-11T21:49:36.882-07:00How do US policymakers balance their national secu...How do US policymakers balance their national security imperatives with political pressures and concerns regarding individual liberties? For example, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun rolling back increased airport security measures, often citing political pressures. Is there any research about how these non-national security considerations play into the policy-making process?Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949043099047519101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718763757961074946.post-15522724518349875962013-04-10T01:23:20.999-07:002013-04-10T01:23:20.999-07:00Are drones unique relative to other standoff weapo...Are drones unique relative to other standoff weapons and techniques? If so, why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com