Tag: unmanned systems
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US Army Deploys LUCAS Kamikaze Drones in Strategic Plans
The US Army is turning to innovative solutions like LUCAS Kamikaze Drones to achieve a strategic edge, allowing for a cost-effective and high-impact approach to overcome enemy defenses. By deploying these drones, the Army aims to create opportunities for a joint force to gain a decisive advantage.
Zone 5 Unveils Eclipse Drone Interceptor
Meet the Eclipse, Zone 5's game-changing drone interceptor that's taking the counter-drone market by storm with its impressive speed, range, and reusability. This sleek, modular system can reach speeds of over 200 knots and travel more than 30 miles, making it a top contender against high-speed unmanned threats.
HAVELSAN Deploys BULUT UAV, BARKAN UGV in Turkish Military Exercise
Get ready for a game-changer on the battlefield: HAVELSAN's BULUT UAV and BARKAN UGV just made their mark in a Turkish military exercise, showcasing cutting-edge capabilities in reconnaissance, target-marking, and direct fire support. The BARKAN UGV can blaze a trail for up to eight hours over tough terrain, providing units with reliable backup.
Hegseth Champions Autonomy At AUSA Conference
As the AUSA conference wrapped up and exhibits packed up, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took the stage to drive home a crucial message: autonomy is here to stay. In a speech to a packed audience of servicemembers and industry leaders, Hegseth put the focus squarely on autonomy.
Defense Firms Unveil Advanced Air, Ground Vehicles at AUSA Expo
Thousands of defense professionals flocked to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on October 12, 2026, for the Association of the US Army's annual conference, where the latest air and ground vehicles took center stage. The expo floor was buzzing with exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge tech, including drones, counter-drone systems, and advanced equipment.
Raytheon Unveils Rocket-Powered Coyote Counter-Drone Interceptor
Meet the Coyote Block 2C+RM, the latest game-changing counter-drone interceptor from Raytheon, now boosted with a powerful solid rocket motor for enhanced performance. This combat-proven system has already racked up over 600 kills in US military deployments.
Ideal Aerosmith Unveils Troublemaker Drone for Low-Cost Munitions Market
Ideal Aerosmith is shaking things up in the defense industry with its new Troublemaker drone, a low-cost, one-way attack drone designed to disrupt the munitions market. The company's bold move marks a significant pivot from its roots in test gear to becoming a direct supplier of offensive systems to military customers.
Lithium-Metal Batteries Boost Drone Range, Payloads
The bottleneck in drone performance today is clear: underpowered batteries are holding them back. By swapping traditional graphite anodes for lithium metal, innovators like Sion Power are revolutionizing battery chemistry and unlocking greater range and payloads for unmanned systems.
Army Unveils New Command to Streamline Autonomous Warfare Acquisition
The Army is shaking things up with the launch of its new Futures and Autonomous Systems Command (FASCOM), a game-changing move designed to turbocharge the acquisition of autonomous warfare capabilities and leave bureaucratic red tape in the dust. By streamlining processes and prioritizing autonomy, FASCOM is poised to revolutionize the way the Army approaches modernization.
Shield AI Accelerates X-BAT VTOL Drone Development for Navy
Shield AI is on track to unveil the first full-scale X-BAT VTOL drone prototype by the end of October, with flight tests slated to begin before the year is out. The company is taking a staged approach, ramping up from engine runs to untethered flights in a bid to accelerate development for the Navy.
USS Abraham Lincoln Returns Home With 103 Drone, 34 Ship Kill Marks
The USS Abraham Lincoln's triumphant return home marks the end of an epic mission, with an impressive 103 drone and 34 ship kill marks to its name. Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the crew, saying a few in the media had tried to misrepresent the ship's legendary status.
Humanoid Robots Enter Battlefield as Specialized Force Enablers
Get ready for a game-changer on the battlefield: humanoid robots are joining the fight as specialized force enablers, revolutionizing the way wars are fought. In just a few months, Ukrainian ground robots have already completed over 24,500 missions, proving their value in daily operations.
Pentagon Plots Autonomous Warfare Command Overhaul
The Pentagon is shaking things up with a bold new plan to put robots and drones at the forefront of modern warfare, unveiling an Autonomous Warfare Command that will revolutionize the way the military operates. This game-changing initiative, revealed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is already taking shape as an interim office transformation.
Uvision and Lendurai Forge NATO-Backed Autonomy Pact
Uvision and Lendurai are joining forces to revolutionize loitering munition platforms with a NATO-backed autonomy pact, combining cutting-edge software with advanced airframes. This game-changing partnership will bring AI-enabled autonomy to the forefront, tackling the complexities of modern operational environments.
Navy Launches Robotics Warfighting Center to Accelerate Autonomous Systems Integration
The Navy's new Robotics and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center will harness expertise from across the country to revolutionize naval power, says Rear Adm. Melvin Smith. The center's mission is to connect and accelerate the development of unmanned systems, driving innovation and dominance in the field.
Ukraine Revamps Artillery Tactics to Counter Drone Dominance
The game has changed: with drones dominating most strike roles, Ukraine's artillery tactics have evolved, shifting away from traditional massed fire barrages to a more strategic, targeted approach. Now, cannons play a vital supporting role, handling tasks that drones can't, and delivering precision firepower when it matters most.
US Military Expands ISR Capabilities with Drones, Satellites, and Common Controls
Imagine being able to operate multiple aircraft with just a few mouse clicks and keyboard strokes - that's the future the US Military is working towards with its Massed Modular Aircraft initiative, aiming to rapidly expand its drone fleet to 500 by 2032. Lt. Gen. Christopher Niemi envisions a world where a single operator can seamlessly fly various aircraft designs with a common interface.
Marines Lag in Drone Boat Development
The Marine Corps needs to step up its drone boat game to protect troops in contested zones - sending robots in first can be a game-changer, as Col. Chris P. Niedziocha puts it, you never want to send a Marine somewhere you haven’t already sent a robot. By lagging behind in uncrewed surface vessel development, the Marines are missing a crucial opportunity to gain a strategic edge.
Anduril's Fury CCA Flies Alongside F-35s in US Air Force Tests
Anduril's Fury CCA is taking flight with a major milestone: flying in formation alongside F-35 fighters in a recent US Air Force test exercise. The cutting-edge CCA aircraft successfully demonstrated its capabilities in a July exercise at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, marking a significant step forward in autonomous aviation.
Australian Industry Builds Northern Defence Capability Ahead of Demand
Meet the Sea Archer, an Australian-built uncrewed surface vessel that packs a punch with its incredible speed of up to 40 knots, 1,500 nautical mile range, and 900kg payload capacity, designed to navigate the country's vast northern waters with ease. This cutting-edge tech was developed by industry leaders ahead of government demand, showcasing a commercial approach to capability development.
Lockheed Skunk Works Expands Combat Drone Fleet
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works is taking its combat drone fleet to the next level, expanding the Vectis experimental drone program from one prototype to a five-aircraft test fleet, with development work already underway. The ambitious project is on track to fly by the end of 2027, thanks to cutting-edge digital design and streamlined assembly.
Textron, Merlin Unveil Unmanned Cessna Skycourier for Pacific Resupply
Imagine a versatile aircraft that can transport three tons of cargo over 1,000 miles and take off from short, rugged airstrips - that's the Cessna Skycourier, now being pitched in an unmanned variant for Pacific resupply missions. With its impressive capabilities, it's no wonder this aircraft is already in use by various nations, from the Arctic to the Amazon.
Israel Defense Forces Launches AI and Unmanned Systems Branch
The Israel Defense Forces is revolutionizing its approach to modern warfare with the launch of a new branch dedicated to unmanned systems and artificial intelligence, a move that promises to propel the military into a new era of innovation. By early December, this cutting-edge branch will be fully operational, harnessing the power of AI to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving battlefield.
EDGE Group Delivers Unmanned Helicopters to Angolan Navy
EDGE Group has successfully delivered six unmanned HT 100 NAVAL helicopters to the Angolan Navy, marking a significant milestone after completing rigorous Factory Acceptance Trials in Switzerland. This achievement follows a major contract signed in 2023, solidifying a new era of naval capabilities.