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January 2021
Big Boost in Spending for Military Robots
By Jon HarperThe Army is ramping up investments in robotic systems that could keep troops out of harm’s way and serve as force multipliers on future battlefields. -
January 2021
Army Seeks Robots to Transport Wounded Troops
By Connie LeeThe Army is examining ways to use autonomous vehicles to bring injured soldiers off the battlefield. -
December 2020
FLIR Eyes Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Competition
FLIR Systems is interested in partnering with another contractor for the Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program, according to executives. -
November 2020
Army’s ‘Team Ignite’ Focusing on AI, Synthetic Biology
An effort within Army Futures Command aimed at collaboration between the service’s scientists and technical experts is zeroing in on synthetic biology, autonomy and artificial intelligence as key priorities, a service official said in October. -
November 2020
U.S. Military Wants to Bring Allies into AI Fold
By Jon HarperThe Defense Department has kicked off a new initiative to bring like-minded nations together to work on AI policies and capabilities. -
November 2020
AI’s Power to Transform Command and Control
By Wes Haga and Courtney CrosbyBy securely connecting sensors, data, decision-makers and weapons across multiple domains, the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System will move warfighters from radios and classified chat capabilities to the ubiquitous connectivity and availability that has long been established in the civilian world. -
November 2020
AI to Boost Military Info-Tech Market
By Jon HarperPentagon spending on artificial intelligence is expected to grow faster than the overall defense information-technology market, according to one analyst. -
November 2020
Pentagon Grappling With AI’s Ethical Challenges
By Jon HarperArtificial intelligence is a top modernization priority for the U.S. military, with officials envisioning a wide range of applications, from back office functions to tactical warfighting scenarios. -
November 2020
DARPA Awards Contracts for Autonomous ‘Sea Train’
By Connie LeeThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded contracts for its Sea Train program, which seeks to enable autonomous vessels to perform long-range transit operations. -
October 2020
Services Infusing AI into Air, Land, Sea Robots
To stay ahead of near-peer competitors, the Defense Department is advancing the development of a variety of robotic systems and boosting their autonomous capabilities by leveraging artificial intelligence.
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