
The U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) recently signed a research agreement with Kongsberg to demonstrate a weapon system with autonomous target identification, recognition and engagement, the company said Sept. 23. NSWCDD is developing the Automated Remote Engagement System (ARES), which increases the efficiency of remote weapons systems and remote turrets. Under this new Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), the ARES will be integrated onto Kongsberg Remote Weapon Stations “to evaluate technology performance at a system level…