AUVSI 2013 - Washington, D.C., USA
On February 24, 2022, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine transformed traditional warfare into modern AI UAVs and drone-on-drone electronic warfare - the third revolution in warfare following the first revolution of gunpowder in the 16th and 17th centuries and the second revolution of the nuclear arms race in 1945, soon after the Second World War ended.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine became one of the deadliest conflicts in Europe since World War II. This invasion not only became the bloodiest but also fundamentally changed the world, including shifting traditional warfare into the third revolution in modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drone-on-drone autonomous electronic warfare.
This third revolution in modern warfare also transformed deterrence and extended deterrence strategies into a new phase, reshaping the strategic approach toward integrated multi-domain deterrence -over the next 73 years (2099) or perhaps forever - while bringing back the Soviet Union post-Cold War-era issues and concerns of UAVs and drones carrying WMD and their delivery systems into the center of modern warfare.
In 2017, the Russian president predicted that future wars will be fought by drones, and "when one party's drones are destroyed by drones of another, it will have no other choice but to surrender." (Ref-Credit: Axios Media stated ) Aug. 28, 2025 - the US Defense Secretary calls for an Anti-Drone Task Force to stop a large-scale missile attack. Secretary said via a video message released to the public.
In December 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said it is time to shift to a wartime mindset and prepare for a wartime scenario (Credit: BBC News). Meanwhile, the U.S. is preparing to fight two multi-theater wars and developing two-front strategies to deter and defeat conflicts with Russia and China. (Ref: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
On July 18, 2024 - Canada Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan said the military must be ready to face potential threats to Canadian territory within the next five years. (Ref:/Credit:Toronto Star).
"Countries in western and central Europe, as well as the United States and Canada, face a mounting threat of direct attack on their homelands" (Ref: and Credit: By James Black, Rand Corp). "NATO needs a ‘hellscape’ defense at ‘Replicator’ speed" (Ref:-Credit: Atlantic Council).
Our mission began well before Russia-Ukraine drone warfare started
Our mission began in 2009 (17 years ago) - well before Russia-Ukraine drone warfare started. We specifically focus on finding solutions to the long-overdue global security issues and concerns of the 1980s post-Cold War era G7 nations - the possibility of UAV and drone warfare and carrying nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction (WMD), chemical, biological, and radiological (CBRN), and UAV and drone systems that deliver them, which has not received much attention from G7 nations or NATO members.
We also developed a civil preparedness strategy for war, the “Modern total defense strategy” - if deterrence fails and WMD crises occur, how to build an effective workforce and work environment for military and emergency responders so that they can save lives and protect property - known as the CBRNE Triangle Project.
The EQQUERA invention of an "Air-based air defense system” is a family of systems-of-systems architecture platform comprising a Mother UAV (Mother hen) carrying a fleet of sub-UAVs (chicks), each sub-UAV carrying a large number of mini-UAVs (Grand chicks), all capable of being launched and recovered in midair. These sub-UAVs and mini-UAVs (drones) comprise a multi-function, multi-operational, multi-mission capabilities system architecture that enables them to surround the Mother UAV, communicate with each other, and operate as a single large family.
The EQQUERA “Air-based air defense system” is designed with interoperable interlink integrated connectivity - communications and operations systems and platforms - with manned, unmanned systems, space-based satellite, and ground-based systems, and other operational platforms. Enabling the “Air-based air defense system“ to achieve dominance of the airspace for full-scale defensive and offensive operational missions. The system also provides an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission capabilities edge - to build competitive air, land, sea, cyber, and space dominance.
The "THE-BEES" system architecture is an air maneuver warfare platform
The unique feature of the “THE-BEES” system is its integration and interlinking of space-based and ground-based systems architecture as well as manned and unmanned platforms across the air, sea, land, cyber, and space domains.
The “THE-BEES” system is an “air-based air defense system” designed with a 360-degree air-maneuvering warfare architecture that can integrate, interlink, and communicate with each other - including space-based and ground-based systems - all of which combine into a unified satellite network architecture.
The “THE-BEES” system is designed as a “close-range air defense system,” specifically contributing to closing the existing gaps in traditional shields such as the proposed US “Golden Dome” shield, Israel's “Iron Dome,” and other similar interceptors, including close-range and low-flying threats that escape from traditional systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) warfare platform
The technological invention of the “Air-based air defense system” is further designed with an artificial intelligence (AI) concept, based on the 1950s birth of AI capabilities (Ref, credit: US Department of Energy, "The birth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research"), along with the continuous development of machine-learning autonomy and improvements in robotic technologies. These improvements clearly show what future warfare may look like, including the positive and negative aspects of AI strategies and possible solutions to overcome the challenges it poses.
June 03, 2025, the top US Air Force Gen. David Allvin calls the Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US and global air defense and “a wake-up moment” for militaries around the globe, both for defensive and offensive posture. Also said, "We need to pay more attention to that . "(Credit: DefenseNews) The General also said the future US air defense network must be able to counter small drones. "However, he said he believes the initial phase of Golden Dome development will not include closer-range defensive measures." (Ref. credit: Air&Space Force magazine).
In 2023 the Department of Defense (DoD) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Strategy guidance outlines: “The United States faces dynamic and evolving WMD threats. The risk of the United States or its allies and partners facing a military confrontation that includes chemical, biological, radiological, and/or nuclear (CBRN) weapons has increased since 2014.” (Ref: 2023 Department of Defense Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction).
European Union Drone Wall Shield Strategy
In late 2025, the European Union urgently accelerated the development of a new strategy, the “Drone Wall,” a multi-layered European defense system to detect and counter malicious drone swarms entering its airspace. However, European leaders and experts recognize that they need a Drone Wall deterrence architecture strategy to succeed in a “nuclear umbrella” over Europe. (Credit: The European Parliamentary Research Service)
European “Drone Wall” needs deterrence strategy to close deterrence gap
The European Union's "drone wall" initiative, officially known as the European Drone Defence Initiative, is a proposed multi-layered network of radar, acoustic sensors, jammers, and interceptor drones aimed at protecting the continent's airspace from unauthorized drone incursions. The system relies on advanced surveillance technology rather than physical barriers. (Ref-Credit: In Europe, the Problem Is Deterrence, Not Drones - Rand Corp.)
The US, NATO, and EU are now increasingly and urgently pursuing public-private partnerships to support future military preparedness, readiness, deterrence, and defense strategies. These partnerships involve private-sector contributions and innovations that could help to address complex future military challenges.
More importantly, using private-sector innovations and findings directly contributes to enhancing the future military framework - strengthening national security - protecting against the most dangerous and complex drone, UAV, and missile threats - including finding a system-of-systems architecture that can contribute to countering nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction (WMD) challenges.
Deterrence and extended deterrence are traditionally developed at the state level and involve military alliances. However, individual and private-sector participation in deterrence strategies for governments to implement is not new. It has a long history - contributions from scientists, independent scholars, academics, and private researchers, including political and innovative thinkers.
The commander of the US Air Force said, "Highly efficient public-private partnerships will be a key ingredient in providing successful sustainment outcomes and deterring adversaries in the future." ( Credit: Public-private partnerships key element to future success, Published Dec. 12, 2022)
EQQUERA Technological Invention – Air-based air defense system
The "Air-based air defense system” is specifically focused on designing a close-range defensive and offensive system of systems architecture interceptor platforms that the systems can intercept and defeat threats that existing ground-based interceptors such as “Iron Dome” interceptors, and the proposed space-based “Golden Dome” interceptors - cannot intercept or defend against high-volume or "super-swarms" attacks - involving hundreds or thousands of UAVs and drones in close-range.
"(Note: the sensitive, secret, and vital characteristics of the invention, including technological features, are not publicly available, neither in the patent disclosure nor on the website.)"
The Arctic region serves as a primary front line and key buffer zone in the North Pole missile defense architecture. In 1957, the US and Canada created NORAD early warning and tracking systems to monitor and protect North American skies against Soviet bombers and missiles, including nuclear attacks crossing the North Pole. These radar systems were built in Alaska, Greenland, and the United Kingdom in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
In 1983, United States President Ronald Reagan introduced the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) program, nicknamed “Star Wars,” proposing space-based lasers and satellite systems to shoot down Soviet nuclear missiles, since NORAD is limited to watching threats in the sky. However, the program was canceled in 1993 after the Cold War ended.
NORAD and SDI are two different programs, but they closely contribute to each other: NORAD watches incoming threats in the sky, such as bombers and missiles, including nuclear threats; SDI is designed to shoot down enemy nuclear threats while they are flying through space or before takeoff.
The Arctic security framework has now changed significantly from the Cold War era
Unfortunately, the Arctic security framework has now changed significantly from a Cold War bipolar system between two superpowers, the US and the Soviet Union, into a complex multipolar system that now includes China and other new regional actors. This new complex framework has also expanded new nuclear and WMD threats in the Arctic - including UAVs and drones carrying WMD and delivering them through the Arctic.
Existing Issues:
It is important to pay close attention to the United States President's Executive Order 12938, issued on November 14, 1994, declaring a national emergency to address the danger of "proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and of the means of delivering such weapons".
Solutions to existing problems:
According to existing and future proposed systems architecture platforms, the “Golden Dome” concept may provide effective solutions to deter and defend against missiles, UAVs, and drone threats - including counter-nuclear drones and other WMD threats. Military experts recognize that the “Golden Dome” concept needs further enhancement with short-range air defense systems - small drones and interconnected interceptors - to achieve full-force air domain capabilities in the Arctic.
We have carried out comprehensive research on the Arctic and the North Pole environment, as the Arctic region is a vital focus of EQQUERA's innovation of air-based air defense systems. We participated in several conferences and trade shows to raise awareness of drones in the Arctic and their connectivity to satellite communications, both of which are critical for future military enhancements and geopolitical importance.
32nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering 2013 - Nantes, France
ASME ( The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME ), 32nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, accepted Shelton De Silva’s technical paper titled "Knowledge of Arctic and EQQ Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Multiple Applications." He invented and patented UAVs and a drone-on-drones warfare platform - an “Air-based air defense system”. He is also the founder and President of EQQUERA Inc.
(Advanced Technology for Humanity) Article, AUVSI - Washington, D.C., U.S.A
This "technological invention" is already protected by international intellectual property rights and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) patent rules, which provide maximum protection for the invention. The European Patent Office granted patent rights for the technological invention based on the International Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). We also validated the patent in numerous contracting states in which patent rights have already been granted. We also filed a second PCT application with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), incorporating significant improvements to the original patent; WIPO has already recognized Novelty, Utility, and non-obviousness, which are required for an invention to be granted a patent.
(Note: the sensitive, secret, and vital characteristics of the invention, including technological features, are not publicly available, neither in the patent disclosure nor on the website.
Preparing for a wartime scenario:
In the 1980s, during the post-Cold War era, industrialized nations recognized that future warfare would be significantly more complex and lethal than World Wars I and II. The use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons was highly possible.
Recognizing the dangers of these catastrophic events, we developed an emergency preparedness and response plan in 2008 that can contribute to existing emergency response plans.
This plan focused on building a safe, workable environment for law enforcement, emergency responders, military personnel, and healthcare workers to protect themselves and save public lives. The Project is known as the "CBRNE Triangle Project".
The main focus of this "Project" is to build a "joint forces" with law enforcement, other emergency responders, medical, military personnel, and healthcare workers to coordinate and work together in the event of a CBRNE catastrophe.
We first introduced the "CBRN Triangle Project" to law enforcement personnel during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in Canada. This distinctive identification system is now part of the safety equipment program for first responders and other emergency response personnel.
The project received government agency approvals (WorkSafeBC) following two public hearings. This identification system was also subsequently amended into the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Act, which states, "distinguishing emergency medical assistant or in any other capacity, as well as law enforcement, defined in the Police Act."
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