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March 2023
Robotic ‘EELS’ Ready For Tunnel Warfare (Updated)
A snake-like robot may provide the military with technology that could alter the nature of tunnel warfare. -
March 2023
JUST IN: Pentagon’s Top AI Official Addresses ChatGPT’s Possible Benefits, Risks
The Defense Department’s point person for artificial intelligence said the new ChatGPT chatbot taking the world by storm could be both a boon for national security and a cause for concern. -
December 2022
Army Purchases Fire Control System to Counter Small Drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With small unmanned aircraft proliferating on the battlefield, the Army has acquired a fire control optic that could give dismounted soldiers increased ability to combat drones. -
November 2022
Transitioning from Human Pilots to Drones
By David WinterWhile promoting unmanned aerial vehicles, the United States continues to invest substantial resources in manned aircraft to ensure continued air superiority. -
October 2022
Vendor to Compete for New Robotic Mule Contract
The Army is preparing to launch a competition for the second increment of the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport, or SMET, better known as its “robotic mule.” -
October 2022
Marine Corps Pursues Multi-Purpose Ground Robot
The Marine Corps is turning to unmanned ground vehicles that can shoulder the burden of moving supplies and perform dangerous missions. -
October 2022
Robotic Combat Vehicles - 'Are We There Yet?'
Just how close are autonomous or partially autonomous combat vehicles to fighting alongside crewed platforms? -
October 2022
Army Robotic Combat Vehicle Advances
The Army’s effort to field the Robotic Combat Vehicle has completed a major soldier experimentation phase, and the team behind the phase two prototype is looking forward to the next stage of the competition for the RCV-Light variant. -
September 2022
Partnership Developing Robotic Boat Launch, Recovery System
Two companies are teaming up to create technologies for the U.S. military’s anticipated fleet of unmanned vessels. -
August 2022
SPECIAL REPORT: Unmanned Systems Make a Splash During RIMPAC
The Rim of the Pacific military exercise — first held in 1971 — might be middle-aged as a concept, but with each iteration it looks to try out fresh concepts and technology. RIMPAC 2022 was no different, with dozens of experimental technologies being tested during the biennial exercise.