Unmanned Systems
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Unmanned SystemsEric Schmdit-Backed Foundation Advises New Tech Innovation Budget for DoD
The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) is advising the Trump administration to create a new tech innovation budget for artificial intelligence (AI), software and automation in the Department of Defense–an […]
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Unmanned SystemsSeasats Starts Second Trans-Oceanic Unmanned Vehicle Voyage
The maritime startup Seasats launched a second long-run sailing mission of an autonomous surface vehicle (ASV), this time from San Diego to Japan. The California-based company on Jan. 21 announced […]
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Air ForceStartup With 3D-Printed UAS Gets $100 Million Air Force Award
Firestorm Labs, a startup that uses additive manufacturing to print unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), has received a $100 million Air Force contract for test and development purposes using the company’s […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Issues RFI To Expand Unmanned ISR
The Navy this week issued a Request for Information (RFI) that aims to increase the number of partners to provide small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) performing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance […]
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Unmanned SystemsTrump’s Emergency Order Ask DoT To Consider Waving Restrictions On Use Of Counter-Drone Technology Along Southern Border
President Trump in a directive on Monday directed the secretary of transportation and the Federal Communications Commission to “consider waiving” laws and policies that limit the ability of the Department […]
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Navy/USMCDaly Envisions MUSV As Timely Capability For $50 Million Each
The Navy official who focuses on directing the investments for future surface warfare capabilities this week explained his focus on developing a single unmanned surface vessel that could be produced […]
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Homeland SecurityDHS Plans Demonstration Of Kinetic Drone Killers
The Department of Homeland Security this summer is planning to assess kinetic capabilities for countering small drones and understand related collateral effects to meet the needs of the department’s components. […]
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Unmanned SystemsMine Countermeasures USVs Ready To Support Fifth Fleet Deployment This Year
The Navy has embarked three unmanned surface vessel (USV)-based mine counter measure (MCM) mission packages aboard three Independence-class variant Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) that will support Fifth Fleet operations this […]
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Navy/USMCNAVSEA Mulls Transitioning C-UAS Prototyping Effort To Program Of Record
Following prototype demonstrations last year of various effectors for use in countering-drones at sea, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is assessing the results for future ship deployments and considering […]
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Unmanned SystemsNavy Introduces C-UAS Capabilities To LCS Ship During Red Sea Operations
The Navy last summer introduced a software change to a surface-to-surface missile package aboard one of its Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) assigned to the 5th Fleet while supporting operations in […]