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Robotics and Autonomous Systems
January 2023
JUST IN: Navy’s First ‘Extra’ Large Unmanned Sub to Go Underwater ‘Very Soon’
The Navy is preparing to transition its largest unmanned submarine to date from land-based testing to underwater trials “very soon,” a service official said Jan. 30. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
April 2018
Navy Leadership Embracing Unmanned Systems for Future Combat
By Vivienne MachiNATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - The Navy is investing in an array of remotely piloted platforms -from tiny quadcopters to gargantuan tanker aircraft - to meet mission needs on land, at sea and in the air, service officials said April 9. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
October 2017
SOCOM Leaning on ThunderDrone Initiative to Acquire New Unmanned Systems Capabilities
By Vivienne MachiU.S. Special Operations Command hopes to discover new unmanned capabilities that could benefit the war fighter through a series of prototyping efforts — known collectively as ThunderDrone — through next year, the command's acquisition director said Oct. 2. -
Global Defense Market
August 2016
Underwater Drone Nears Production Phase (UPDATED)
By Yasmin TadjdehA new lightweight autonomous underwater vehicle that can be kept in a rucksack is nearly ready for the production line. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
July 2016
Beacons Seen as Undersea Robot Navigation Aid
By Yasmin TadjdehUnmanned underwater vehicles have become increasingly popular within the military, but finding ways to stealthily navigate undersea has been a perennial issue. -
Global Defense Market
July 2016
Drone Manufacturer Seeks International Contracts
By Yasmin TadjdehLiquid Robotics, the maker of an unmanned surface vehicle known as the Wave Glider, is reaching out to countries around the globe for new business opportunities. -
Navy News
June 2016
General Motors Partners With Navy on Fuel Cell Program
By Kristen Torres"General Motors and the Navy announced a partnership June 23, which may lead to better fuel efficiency for unmanned undersea vehicles. GM will share its fuel cell research with the Navy, which is looking to boost the endurance of its submersibles up to six weeks without recharging. <br/>" -
Research and Development
June 2016
The Promise of Technology: Navy Could Save Billions of Dollars Sending Robots to Patrol the Oceans
By Sandra I. ErwinOne of the defense industry's most secretive technology developers is making a big bet on commercial robots. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
April 2016
DARPA’s Crewless Vessel to Begin Sea Trials
By Yasmin Tadjdeh"An unmanned surface vessel capable of sailing anywhere in the world will soon begin sea trials, a military official said April 6.<br/>" -
Maritime Security
March 2016
Navy’s Ice Exercise Kicks Off in the Arctic
By Yasmin TadjdehThe Navy’s biannual Ice Exercise — also known as ICEX — began this week with more than 200 participants expected to travel to the Arctic over a five week period, service officials said March 1.
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