Army looks to limit early Robotic Combat Vehicle missions to keep soldiers out of harm’s way

Army looks to limit early Robotic Combat Vehicle missions to keep soldiers out of harm’s way
Army looks to limit early Robotic Combat Vehicle missions to keep soldiers out of harm’s way

“It’s our first robot system like this [that] we’re actually going to keep. So, I’m not surprised that there’s turbulence in the key technologies, including the radio comm link, which is foundational to the whole thing,” said Army acquisition head Doug Bush.

GE and Kratos unveil new engine ‘family,’ aimed at cruise missiles, CCA

GE and Kratos unveil new engine ‘family,’ aimed at cruise missiles, CCA
GE and Kratos unveil new engine ‘family,’ aimed at cruise missiles, CCA

However, a Kratos spokesperson said the company is still open to pursuing CCA tranche 2 as a prime, which would seemingly necessitate an internal firewall with the engine “merchant supplier” effort.

Boeing and Ukrainian planemaker Antonov explore tie-up on drones

Boeing and Ukrainian planemaker Antonov explore tie-up on drones
Boeing and Ukrainian planemaker Antonov explore tie-up on drones

A memorandum of understanding, unveiled today at Farnborough Airshow, lists training, logistics support and maintenance of drones like Boeing’s ScanEagle as potential areas for collaboration.

Frustrations mount over Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle autonomy, acquisition approach

Frustrations mount over Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle autonomy, acquisition approach
Frustrations mount over Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle autonomy, acquisition approach

As the Army prepares to field a fleet of unmanned combat vehicles in 2028, industry is raising red flags about the service’s piecemealed acquisition approach and its plan to use internally developed autonomy software over finding a working commercial solution.

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Today’s bold remotely piloted aircraft technologies are shaping an even bolder vision for the future

Today’s bold remotely piloted aircraft technologies are shaping an even bolder vision for the future
Today’s bold remotely piloted aircraft technologies are shaping an even bolder vision for the future

Advances in RPA technologies signal a future where aircraft could operate from a variety of austere locations, making it much more difficult to find and target large air bases.

NGAD EXCLUSIVE: Air Force secretary cracks door for unmanned next-gen fighter

NGAD EXCLUSIVE: Air Force secretary cracks door for unmanned next-gen fighter
NGAD EXCLUSIVE: Air Force secretary cracks door for unmanned next-gen fighter

In an interview with Breaking Defense, Frank Kendall suggested the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter decision is farther off than estimated, as the service rethinks the threat landscape.

GCAP partners showcase new concept for next-gen fighter jet based on ‘evolved design’

GCAP partners showcase new concept for next-gen fighter jet based on ‘evolved design’
GCAP partners showcase new concept for next-gen fighter jet based on ‘evolved design’

The considerable industrial progress to advance the aircraft design contrasts with political uncertainty hanging over the trilateral effort in recent days, after a lawmaker from the new UK government declined to offer a long-term commitment to GCAP.

Defense tech startup Saronic announces $175M in Series B funding

Defense tech startup Saronic announces $175M in Series B funding
Defense tech startup Saronic announces $175M in Series B funding

The funding round was led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

New UK government declines to take position on GCAP fighter program, defers to defense review

New UK government declines to take position on GCAP fighter program, defers to defense review
New UK government declines to take position on GCAP fighter program, defers to defense review

“GCAP is completely impossible if there’s a war in Europe in the coming five years because the global economy will have completely tanked,” said Justin Bronk, senior research fellow for airpower and technology at the Royal United Services Institute, a UK defense think tank.

Defense Innovation Board calls to resurrect AT&L office, but with new name

Defense Innovation Board calls to resurrect AT&L office, but with new name
Defense Innovation Board calls to resurrect AT&L office, but with new name

DIB member Charles Phillips said the DIB should recombine AT&L because the DoD “need[s] integrated designs, we need integrated manufacturing capacity around the world. It’s hard to do that in separate organizations.”

UK promises ‘new era’ of defense with launch of strategic review

UK promises ‘new era’ of defense with launch of strategic review
UK promises ‘new era’ of defense with launch of strategic review

London said that the review will be completed “in the first half of 2025” and work is to begin right away, “in recognition of the urgency of the threats” it faces.

Israeli missile defense chief: Layered systems approach has proven its value amid Gaza conflict

Israeli missile defense chief: Layered systems approach has proven its value amid Gaza conflict
Israeli missile defense chief: Layered systems approach has proven its value amid Gaza conflict

Moshe Patel also highlighted close cooperation between Israel and the US as key to nation’s air defense readiness.

Aussies splash out $140M AUD for tactical drones

Aussies splash out $140M AUD for tactical drones
Aussies splash out $140M AUD for tactical drones

“The delivery of these uncrewed aerial systems in 2025 … is a significant demonstration of Defence and industry’s strong partnership, and intent to enhance the speed at which we introduce capabilities in support of current and future Defence requirements,” said Australian minister for defense procurement Pat Conroy.

AFSOC seeks industry feedback for ‘Swarm Carrier’ drone

AFSOC seeks industry feedback for ‘Swarm Carrier’ drone
AFSOC seeks industry feedback for ‘Swarm Carrier’ drone

The Swarm Carrier would be one of three drone types that Air Force Special Operations Command expects will strengthen a budding initiative to incorporate more autonomous systems in missions.