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UAE, Britain ink defense research and AI tech deals. Here’s what comes next.
An industry source tells Defense News about four eventual areas of concentration between the two countries.
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Robotics
UK’s future force to lean heavily into robotics, AI and hybrid power
The new program Mercury, run by the British Army, will help shape the force for battlefields beyond 2035.
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New AI system fills rifle sights with extensive, easy-to-digest info
Assault rifles with the Elbit System’s new artificial intelligence data platform transform soldiers' view to resemble a first-person shooter video game.
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At next Project Convergence, 7 scenarios will test American tech against adversaries
The force is also looking for ways to incorporate advanced technology like artificial intelligence and robotics to more quickly make decisions across multiple domains of operations.
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Army researchers seek to provide more data to soldiers through two projects
The lab made had breakthroughs on two artificial intelligence projects that could provide soldiers with helpful data on the future battlefield.
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NSA awards $2 billion high-performance computing contract
The intelligence agency needs the computing services for its artificial intelligence and data analysis goals.
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Kratos, General Atomics get more money for Skyborg development
The U.S. Air Force awarded Kratos and General Atomics contracts worth a combined $20 million to further development of the autonomous Skyborg drone wingman.
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New US Air Force secretary to shake up Advanced Battle Management Program
“I want to focus it more on specific operational return on investment,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told Defense News.
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Army Futures Command outlines next five years of AI needs
The U.S. Army wants access to research on autonomous systems and data analytics.
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Autonomous systems to help NATO examine climate change effects in Arctic waters
NATO sees continued investment in autonomous platforms, artificial intelligence and big data as critical to understanding how a thawing Arctic Ocean will impact military operations, planning, and infrastructure in the High North.
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