unmanned systems
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Navy/USMCAnduril Nabs First Spot In DIU’s XLUUV Prototype Effort, Aims To Avoid Orca Pitfalls
Anduril Industries on Thursday announced it was selected for the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project (CAMP) and will begin a long-duration demonstration of its Dive-XL autonomous […]
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Navy/USMCDIU Seeks Larger Capacity Autonomous Low Profile Sea Vehicles For Shore Resupply
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has issued a new solicitation seeking more solutions for larger capacity Autonomous Low Profile Vehicles (ALPV) that can help resupply forces ashore in contested environments. […]
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Navy/USMCSub Forces Commander Pushes To Maintain SSN(X) Support, Continue Unmanned Development To Keep Advantage Over China
The commander of Naval Submarine Forces on Monday argued it is “critically important” the government continues supporting the SSN(X) next generation nuclear-powered attack submarine program to maintain its advantage over […]
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InternationalU.S. Confirms First Combat Use Of Low-Cost, One-Way Attack Drones In Iran Strikes
U.S. Central Command has confirmed it used low-cost one-way attack drones in combat for the first time as part of Saturday’s military strikes on Iran. The drones were employed by […]
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Navy/USMCSpending Plan Outlines How Navy Seeks To Expand UUV Production, Confirms Shift Away From Orca XLUUV
A Pentagon plan submitted to Congress outlining how it will spend funds from the 2025 reconciliation bill includes details on how it will expand production of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) […]
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Air ForceKratos, GE Win Air Force Contract For GEK1500 Engine Preliminary Design
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS] announced it and partner GE Aerospace [GE] recently won an Air Force contract to finish the preliminary design of their new GK1500 engine aimed […]
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Navy/USMCNavy To Test Unmanned Tailored Force Pairings With Roosevelt Strike Group; Small USV With LCS
The Navy is preparing to start experimenting with pairing unmanned surface vessels (USVs) with carrier strike groups and other surface vessels this year as it begins testing the Chief of […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyBlue Water Autonomy Unveils Details For 190-Foot USV With Eyes On MASC
Blue Water Autonomy on Wednesday introduced details of its first autonomous unmanned surface vessel (USV), the 190-foot Liberty Class, which is based on a proven hull design and is expected […]
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Navy/USMCBlackSea Conducts Keel Laying For New NightTrain Autonomous Logistics Vessel
BlackSea Technologies on Jan. 30 conducted a formal keel-laying ceremony marking the start of construction on its NightTrain autonomous logistics vessel. Night Train is the company’s autonomous, low-profile logistics vessel […]
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InternationalHII Doubles The Size Of UK Unmanned Vehicle Facility
HII [HII] this week announced it has completed an expansion to double the size of its unmanned vehicle facility in Porchester, United Kingdom, strengthening its capability as a regional hub […]
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