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Army, Lockheed Martin Successful In New Autonomous Truck Convoy Tests

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, June 11th, 2014

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Army, Lockheed Martin Successful In New Autonomous Truck Convoy Tests

Autonomous Mobility Applique System (AMAS) testing Photo Lockheed Martin

The Army Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) and Lockheed Martin [LMT] June 10 said they successfully completed new tests validating the ability of driverless military-truck convoys to operate successfully and safely in a variety of environments. “I would describe these tests as a successful demonstration of the maturing capabilities of AMAS technology,” said David Simon, AMAS program manager for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “We will conduct further safety testing within the next month, and the program…

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Army Relooking At Its ‘Whole Aviation Transformation’ Plan, Acting Chief Tells Lawmakers

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

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Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

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