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US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile

The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.

26 hours ago

South Korea develops robot for autonomous tunnel exploration

The robot can explore underground tunnels without topographic information, detecting risks and generating a 3D map of the exploration area, a government agency says.

8 days ago

Robotics

Battlefield robots getting ‘common sense’ training before deployment

Although legged robots have existed for several years, in order to be deployed, they would need to adapt in real-time to unseen scenarios such as changing terrains, changing payloads and wear and tear.

The Army could take a run at developing a robotic ‘Warrior Suit’

One of the U.S. Army's top robotics experts said that technology has advanced enough for the service to slowly begin piecing together a version of a Warrior Suit.

2 weeks ago

Russia’s invasion could return focus on armor and artillery, away from AI and robotics

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could force governments with technologically advanced militaries to reevaluate their investments in areas such as robotics and artificial intelligence, creating a renaissance for spending on armor and artillery, a panel of military leaders says.

3 weeks ago

US military may need innovation overhaul to fight future wars, Milley says

The top U.S. military officer warned this week that the military may need to reorganize itself to fight future wars, which will be profoundly changed by artificial intelligence, robotics and other advanced technologies.

4 weeks ago

Time is now to reconsider autonomous weapons rules, Horowitz says

Michael Horowitz regards directive 3000.09 as “the world’s first policy statement on autonomous weapon systems,” a “remarkable document in many ways.”

5 weeks ago

Special operators need counter-drone, counter-IED tech in a smaller package

The command expects to pick a device in less than two years.

6 weeks ago

Navy creates Unmanned Surface Vessel Division to expedite integration of unmanned systems

The unit will manage unmanned surface vessel experimentation for medium and large unmanned surface vessels like the Sea Hunter and the Sea Hawk.

7 weeks ago

Pentagon tests high-power microwave systems against drones

The Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office has completed its third demonstration to look at capability that could fill identified gaps to defeat the growing drone threat around the world.

7 weeks ago

Anduril Industries in talks with Australia on autonomous undersea vehicle

The company billed the Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle as affordable, durable and capable of executing military and non-military missions.

8 weeks ago

Release the hounds: Army event to feature drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack

Edge 22 will see a large, interactive drone swarm demonstrating a variety of behaviors, some of which are classified.

3 months ago

Turkish drones won’t give Ukraine the edge it needs

But why is Russia not dominating this unmanned war?

3 months ago

US Navy considers alternatives to unmanned boats with missiles

The Navy wants to put more missile tubes out to sea by installing them on USVs. Congress isn't comfortable enough yet with the state of unmanned technology. There could be an alternate plan to make both sides happy.

3 months ago

Six questions with the US Navy’s top officer, Adm. Mike Gilday

The chief of naval operations addresses data-driven efforts to improve readiness, how to develop the right unmanned systems and more.

4 months ago

Ukraine receives more armed drones amid Russian invasion

The country has secured fresh drones in order to continue striking Russian vehicles, according to Ukraine's defense minister.

4 months ago

US Army to demo offensive drone swarms in next Project Convergence

BlueHalo will provide a "hive" of drones that will demonstrate offensive swarming capability for the U.S. Army over the next several years.

4 months ago

Here’s what stood out at the UAE’s unmanned defense expo

And see the systems that Russian, Chinese, Indian and American businesses showed off to potential clients.

4 months ago

Following first demonstration, Edge unveils swarming drones based on AI technology

Hunter 2-S is part of the family of the Hunter 2 series of unmanned aerial vehicles. These drones are expected to share information with each other for tracking and maintaining positions and engaging with the right target.

4 months ago

Unmanned or minimally manned vessels could deploy alongside strike groups as soon as 2027

The U.S. Navy's chief of naval operations hopes to conduct significant experimentation in the next five years to support deploying an early medium or large USV as part of a strike group in the 2027 time frame.

4 months ago

How autonomous wingmen will help fighter pilots in the next war

“There’s enough technology in existence from programs that we’ve already conducted, it convinces me that’s not a crazy idea,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.

5 months ago

Army-led hackathon awards cash to autonomous off road vehicle developers

Goals: better sensing, GPS-free navigation and trust.

5 months ago

Epirus debuts high-power microwave pod for drones

Epirus has taken its ground-based, high-power microwave capability to counter drone swarms and put it on a drone.

5 months ago

Iraq seeks French drones and jets, additional Russian tanks

Iraq’s military is seeking several defense systems of different origins, including French Rafale fighter jets, drones and artillery, as well as Russian T-90 tanks, with some ongoing negotiations reaching an advanced stage.

5 months ago

For the first time, Black Hawk helicopter flies without anyone aboard

Sikorsky and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency flew a Black Hawk helicopter for 30 minutes with no one inside through the ALIAS program.

5 months ago

Turkey and Ukraine to coproduce TB2 drones

Ukrainian Defence Minister Olesii Reznikov told reporters in Kyiv that the coproduction compound would also include a training center where Ukrainian pilots would be trained.

5 months ago

US Navy kicks off 60-nation maritime exercise in Middle East that includes unmanned, AI tech

A massive naval exercise in the Middle East, Africa and Southwest Asia includes unmanned systems and artificial intelligence tools at the heart of many of its scenarios.

5 months ago

Autonomy specialist Anduril buys underwater drone-maker Dive Technologies

Defense technology company Anduril acquired UUV-maker Dive Technologies in a bid to grow its portfolio of artificial intelligence-powered products.

5 months ago

Unmanned

Unmanned aerial systems, intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance: More and more these assets are powering military operations and informing decision-making.

The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.

The robot can explore underground tunnels without topographic information, detecting risks and generating a 3D map of the exploration area, a government agency says.

Although legged robots have existed for several years, in order to be deployed, they would need to adapt in real-time to unseen scenarios such as changing terrains, changing payloads and wear and tear.

One of the U.S. Army's top robotics experts said that technology has advanced enough for the service to slowly begin piecing together a version of a Warrior Suit.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could force governments with technologically advanced militaries to reevaluate their investments in areas such as robotics and artificial intelligence, creating a renaissance for spending on armor and artillery, a panel of military leaders says.

The top U.S. military officer warned this week that the military may need to reorganize itself to fight future wars, which will be profoundly changed by artificial intelligence, robotics and other advanced technologies.

Michael Horowitz regards directive 3000.09 as “the world’s first policy statement on autonomous weapon systems,” a “remarkable document in many ways.”

The command expects to pick a device in less than two years.

The unit will manage unmanned surface vessel experimentation for medium and large unmanned surface vessels like the Sea Hunter and the Sea Hawk.

The Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office has completed its third demonstration to look at capability that could fill identified gaps to defeat the growing drone threat around the world.

The company billed the Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle as affordable, durable and capable of executing military and non-military missions.

Edge 22 will see a large, interactive drone swarm demonstrating a variety of behaviors, some of which are classified.

But why is Russia not dominating this unmanned war?

The Navy wants to put more missile tubes out to sea by installing them on USVs. Congress isn't comfortable enough yet with the state of unmanned technology. There could be an alternate plan to make both sides happy.

The chief of naval operations addresses data-driven efforts to improve readiness, how to develop the right unmanned systems and more.

The country has secured fresh drones in order to continue striking Russian vehicles, according to Ukraine's defense minister.

BlueHalo will provide a "hive" of drones that will demonstrate offensive swarming capability for the U.S. Army over the next several years.

And see the systems that Russian, Chinese, Indian and American businesses showed off to potential clients.

Hunter 2-S is part of the family of the Hunter 2 series of unmanned aerial vehicles. These drones are expected to share information with each other for tracking and maintaining positions and engaging with the right target.

The U.S. Navy's chief of naval operations hopes to conduct significant experimentation in the next five years to support deploying an early medium or large USV as part of a strike group in the 2027 time frame.

“There’s enough technology in existence from programs that we’ve already conducted, it convinces me that’s not a crazy idea,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.

Goals: better sensing, GPS-free navigation and trust.

Epirus has taken its ground-based, high-power microwave capability to counter drone swarms and put it on a drone.

Iraq’s military is seeking several defense systems of different origins, including French Rafale fighter jets, drones and artillery, as well as Russian T-90 tanks, with some ongoing negotiations reaching an advanced stage.

Sikorsky and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency flew a Black Hawk helicopter for 30 minutes with no one inside through the ALIAS program.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Olesii Reznikov told reporters in Kyiv that the coproduction compound would also include a training center where Ukrainian pilots would be trained.

A massive naval exercise in the Middle East, Africa and Southwest Asia includes unmanned systems and artificial intelligence tools at the heart of many of its scenarios.

Defense technology company Anduril acquired UUV-maker Dive Technologies in a bid to grow its portfolio of artificial intelligence-powered products.