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Robotics and Autonomous Systems
July 2020
Algorithmic Warfare: Artificial Intelligence Key to Fighting Pandemics
Artificial intelligence is proving to be an integral part of the fight against the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and may also aid in battling future pandemics, according to researchers from a high-profile AI commission. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
June 2020
FLIR Systems Awarded Contract for Nano Drones
The Army awarded FLIR Systems a second contract worth $20.6 million to provide the service with additional miniature reconnaissance drones as part of the ongoing soldier-borne sensor program. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
May 2020
Navy Wants $12 Billion for Unmanned Platforms
By Jon HarperThe Navy already plans to spend big on robotics platforms in the coming years. As operation and maintenance costs grow and defense budgets tighten, that trend could accelerate, analysts say. -
Special Operations
May 2020
VSOFIC NEWS: Special Ops Community Developing Drone-Killing Drones
By Jon HarperSpecial Operations Command wants to equip its warfighters with unmanned aerial systems that could be used to defeat other enemy drones, according to a top official. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
April 2020
Army Setting Stage for New Unmanned Platforms
By Jon HarperThe Army is about to kick off a multi-year series of experiments as it moves toward establishing a program of record for robotic combat vehicles that could roam future battlefields. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
March 2020
Argonne National Lab Testing Quantum Internet
In a major step forward for quantum technology, the Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago recently announced they had completed successful tests on what they call a “quantum loop,” which serves as a precursor for what may one day be a national quantum internet. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
March 2020
Army Has Another Go at Robotic Mule Program
Following a high-profile cancellation, the Army is working on getting its long-in-the-works robotic mule program back on track. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
March 2020
U.S., Australia Make Progress on Robotic Jets
By Connie LeeThe U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force are making progress with efforts to develop unmanned jets that can serve as “loyal wingmen” for manned counterparts. Under the concept, robotic systems can accompany fighters as decoys, weapons carriers or sensor platforms. -
Budget
March 2020
More Drones Needed to Fight Two-Front War
By Jon HarperThe U.S. military needs to beef up its unmanned aerial systems arsenal to be able to fight two wars simultaneously against advanced adversaries China and Russia, analysts say. -
Army News
March 2020
Army’s Gray Eagle Prepping For Multi-Domain Operations
By Connie LeeGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems is upgrading the Army’s long-endurance, medium-altitude Gray Eagle drone so it can be a big player in future multi-domain operations.
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