AeroVironment introduces new line of launched effects modeled after Switchblade
The first product in the MAYHEM line is dubbed MAYHEM 10, a launched effect system with a 10lb payload.
Army looking to field CCA-like capability potentially in ‘next couple of years’
The Army plans to expand its autonomous air capability portfolio with a CCA-like option, and right now the service is working with the other services, partners and allies to find out what the right option may look like.
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Sikorsky’s new S-70 UHawk is a Black Hawk, but without the pilot
“Basically what we've done is we have taken a [UH60L] Black Hawk, and using our MATRIX autonomy system, have turned this aircraft into a UAS," Erskine “Ramsey” Bentley, director of strategy and business development for Sikorsky Advanced Programs, said.
Army eyeing ISR portfolio pivot, plans tests for 1,000-mile range launched effect
One Army official acknowledged that the future High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) might go through a program change.
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.
Army to test out 30 new drones and launched effects during EDGE 24
The demo come as two Army officials tell Breaking Defense that the service is reassessing its unmanned needs and looking at new lethal options.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
Over next year, Army shaping FLRAA version 2 requirements
“We're looking at how do you bring [in new] technology capabilities … in the cockpit? How do you put their ability to communicate at longer distances?” said Brig. Gen. Cain Baker.
Army eyes late fall for HADES spy plane work as it waits out protest window
Andrew Evans, the director of the Army’s ISR Task Force, gave Breaking Defense new details about the Army's plan for the HADES future surveillance aircraft after a coveted contract award.
Army plans for Black Hawk to be Future Vertical Lift testbed for launched effects and autonomy
The Army has received its first two ITEP engines, and a re-engined Black Hawk will fly in late FY25/early FY26.
Drones, jammers and big balloons: In Morocco, Army’s Multi-Domain Task Force tests EW tech
“The Moroccans are fully integrated” in the exercise, said Lt. Col. Aaron Ritzema, helping hunt simulated “enemy” transmitters with high-altitude balloons and four different types of drones.
Army planning consolidation roadmap for loitering munitions and small drones
Army acquisition head Doug Bush said he and Army Futures Command head Gen. James Rainey expect to have a plan rolled out sometime this summer.
On the EDGE: Army details launched effects acquisition roadmap
The newer category of weapons will take center stage at this year’s aviation-focused EDGE demonstration, with the service exploring swarming options.
Army preparing for ‘launched effects’ rapid fielding decision based around Altius 700 prototype
Next up will be the first test flight with the fully integrated prototype that will add in the payloads and mission system.