Unmanned Systems
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InternationalSaab Pitches Autonomous Control System For Naval Vessels
Sweden’s Saab pitched a new autonomous control system to be used for naval vessels during the Euronaval expo in Paris this month. The company said this new system, Autonomous Ocean […]
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Air ForceCCA In-Flight Adaptation Likely Need for ‘Tactical Responsiveness’
Some defense technologists believe that the U.S. Air Force’s manned Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) sixth generation fighter, in order to survive a service-ordered review, will have to be smaller […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyHicks: Defense Bigs Collaborating with Smaller, Newer Entrants on Microelectronics
While defense industry entrants are bringing welcome competition to Pentagon modernization efforts, the heritage defense giants are also working with some of the new firms on microelectronics advancements, Deputy Defense […]
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Unmanned SystemsIndo-Pacific Command Plans To Begin Replicator Testing In January Ahead Of IOC Next Summer
Early in 2025, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) will begin testing of unmanned systems being acquired under the Defense Department’s Replicator initiative and will continue monthly experiments to see how well […]
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Unmanned SystemsHoneywell Partners with Near Earth Autonomy In Autonomous Rotorcraft Competitions
Avionics supplier Honeywell [HON] on Monday announced the start of an investment and collaboration agreement with autonomy provider Near Earth Autonomy to bid on for autonomous rotorcraft. Honeywell said the […]
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Navy/USMCAUKUS Partners Test Pillar II Autonomous Systems In Australian Exercise
The U.S., Australia and U.K. partners recently completed a three-week-long experimentation exercise with AUKUS Pillar II autonomous capabilities, Autonomous Warrior 24, the Navy said Thursday. The Autonomous Warrior 24 exercise […]
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Navy/USMCGD Nabs Navy MEDUSA Mining Contract
The Navy recently awarded General Dynamics’ Mission Systems [GD] a contract worth up to $58 million for a new submarine-launched unmanned minelayer. The original solicitation or the program said the […]
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Unmanned SystemsSaronic Introduces Corsair, An ASV With Range And Speed To Keep Pace With Surface Fleet
Autonomous surface vessel developer and manufacturer Saronic on Wednesday unveiled its latest, and largest new craft, Corsair, which it said gives the Navy and allied partners capabilities not found in […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyInvestments In AI, Autonomy Position Lockheed Martin Well For Next CCA Round, Taiclet Says
Lockheed Martin’s [LMT] investments in artificial intelligence, autonomy, 5G connectivity, and manned and unmanned teaming put the company in a competitive position for the next increment of the Air Force’s […]
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Unmanned SystemsMarines To Add Anduril, Invariant Systems To MADIS Air Defense Platform
The Marine Corps last Wednesday awarded $200 million contracts Anduril Industries and Invariant Corp. to provide capabilities that will be integrated into an existing mobile platform to defeat drone threats […]
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