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Robotics and Autonomous Systems
September 2023
JUST IN: Joint Office Predicting, Preparing for Future Small Drone Threats
The Army-led Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office on Sept. 20 wrapped up a two-day “large-scale combat operations tabletop” exercise that looked ahead at the near- and far-term small drone threat. -
International
September 2023
JUST IN: AUKUS Partners Advancing on AI, Autonomy
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States are making key inroads in the areas of artificial intelligence and autonomy as part of their collaboration through the AUKUS security partnership, an Australian official said Sept. 20. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
September 2023
DSEI NEWS: Company Introduces ‘Drop-and-Forget’ Counter-Drone System
Global technology company MARSS debuted several new systems at the DSEI trade show in London designed to combat the ever-growing threat of unmanned aircraft. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
September 2023
DSEI NEWS: British Army Establishing New UAS Unit
The war in Ukraine has showcased the important role unmanned aircraft systems have and will continue to have on the present and future battlefield. In recognition of this, the British army will establish a new UAS group by the end of this year, its leader said. -
Air Force News
September 2023
JUST IN: National Academies Report Urges Air Force to Name AI Testing ‘Champion'
A recent report scrutinizing artificial intelligence testing and evaluation practices within the Air Force highlighted concerns with old practices adapting to new capabilities, with one key takeaway: someone needs to steer the ship. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
August 2023
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Small Drone Threat Grows More Complex, Deadly as Tech Advances
If anyone wants to get an idea of how quick and potentially deadly small drones are becoming, all they have to do is head over to their local hobby shop, said one of the Pentagon’s key advisors on the threat. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
August 2023
BREAKING: New ‘Replicator Initiative’ More Than Just Swarming Drones, DIU Chief Says
A new Defense Department initiative to quickly develop and field swarming drones is about more than just this one technology, the new leader of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit said. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
August 2023
New Drone Can Drop Variety of Munitions on Targets
By Cambrie EckertWASHINGTON, D.C. — A manufacturer has developed a cigar-shaped advanced delivery drone that can efficiently drop a variety of munitions on targets without loitering. -
Robotics
July 2023
JUST IN: Pentagon's Counter-Drone Office Finishes Fourth Industry Demo
By Allyson ParkThe Pentagon’s counter-drone office finished its fourth industry demonstration on June 23 to “evaluate emerging technologies that close gaps, inform requirements and promote innovation,” according to the demonstration overview briefing. -
Robotics
May 2023
BREAKING: Coast Guard Lays Out Plan to Expand Unmanned Systems Ops
The Coast Guard — long seen as lagging behind the other armed services in the use of unmanned systems — has released a robotics roadmap that called for their increased use in a variety of missions.
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