Why sustainment is the key to Marine Corps readiness, and how it’s changing
From service-life upgrades to safety enhancements, readiness depends on sustaining the vehicles now carrying the mission.
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Germany’s Helsing, HENSOLDT team up on autonomous systems for Euro CCA
“The future of modern defence systems lies in the intelligent and networked interplay of sensor technology and artificial intelligence,” HENDSOLT CEO Oliver Dörre said in the statement.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
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The future of naval autonomy: Boats and drone swarms
Autonomy in maritime settings creates new dynamic for offensive and defense forces.
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Data overload threatens decisionmakers as autonomy expands
Reducing cognitive overload on warfighters while improving “time to trust” for autonomous systems is a matter of design.
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Challenges with technology overload will determine the future of autonomy
To stop overwhelming warfighters and enhance the effectiveness of drones and robots, give warfighters tech tools they want to use.
Lockheed, Raytheon throw hats in ring for Army’s new autonomous launcher
Both companies told Breaking Defense that they have responded to the service's recent “request for solutions brief” but remain tightlipped on the path forward.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
Northrop Grumman unveils first phase of tech partners for Beacon autonomy program
The six companies will partner with Northrop to develop and scale autonomous flight capabilities during flight demos later this year.
Army development shop testing launcher for small drones, eyes pathway for mass production
“The beauty of that is they can mass produce it but also give specifications about the [launched effects] going inside,” one DEVCOM official said.
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The next era of autonomous defense
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor when it comes to developing a future-proof solution designed to adapt to the challenges of tomorrow.
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Iron Drone Raider is at the cutting edge of autonomous drone defense
The Iron Drone system offers unblinking, human-independent counter-UAS security, 24/7.
Army taps Textron’s Ripsaw M3 for Robotic Combat Vehicle program, sources say
If the service's previous RCV plans hold true, the company will begin finalizing designs ahead of additional prototype deliveries next year.
Army picks Carnegie, Forterra for autonomous logistics truck prototyping
DIU and the service want to make a final downselect by mid-2026 but ongoing budget uncertainty could derail that plan, says Maj Gen Michelle Donahue.
Eyeing a new autonomous launcher prototyping initiative, Army checking out industry options
At least two companies are showing off their unmanned launchers for the service, while a one-star general says he is closely following the USMC’s ROGUE Fires program.
USMC to add upgraded autonomy navigation suite into ROGUE Fires program
The service is funneling nearly $30 million into the program to add in Forterra’s AutoDrive system into the JLTV-based launcher.