Though being “cagey” about details, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kath Hicks said the new Replicator program is meant to get “multiple thousands” of autonomous systems in the hands of servicemembers with two years.
By Lee Ferran and Jaspreet GillROC-X – The solution to organic precision strike capabilities
At AUSA Global Force 2024, IAI will present integrated, AI-driven combat systems – both manned and unmanned – that are opening new opportunities on the battlefield.
AFRL is “projecting first flight in first half of FY24 [fiscal 2024],” Trenton White, OBSS program manager, told Breaking Defense.
By Theresa Hitchens
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The Air Force Research Laboratory and Kratos are developing the Off-Board Sensing System to deploy less expensive UAS in large numbers.
By Breaking Defense
Authorizers want CAPE to assess costs and risks of the “aggressive and uncertain plan” Digital Century Series approach to acquire NGAD aircraft.
By Theresa Hitchens
The study cautions that no matter how smart, drones only “are complementary, force-multiplying capabilities, not replacements for 5th generation stealth aircraft” such as F-35 and F-22 fighter jets, and B-21 bombers.
By Theresa Hitchens A single F-35 could have a flock of “loyal wingman” drones to carry weapons, jam radars, and if need be take a hit and die to save their human commander.
By Colin Clark
