UK industry team looks to miniaturize DragonFire laser for Type 45 destroyer debut
Based on a 2027 target, the UK is set to become the first European NATO nation to operationally deploy novel, laser directed energy technology.
QinetiQ Delivers Armed Scout Robot To Army: RCV-L
The Robotic Combat Vehicle (Light), which can shoot missiles, launch mini-drones, and spot targets for artillery, combines a Marine Corps-tested unmanned vehicle with Army weapons and autonomy software.
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America needs next-gen solutions to counter modern air and missile threats
Defending a country the size of the US from threats requires advanced sensing, communications and interception capabilities.
Army Robots: Two Contracts Forward, One Contract Back
Textron won the Robotic Combat Vehicle-Medium and Qinetiq the RCV-Light, but General Dynamics’ award for the S-MET “mule” must be recompeted.
Titan Robot Test-Fires Javelin Anti-Tank Missile
It’s one small test for a robot, one tactical leap for robot-kind.
Robotics: Qinetiq’s Titan Comes From MAARS
AUSA: Qinetiq’s aptly named Titan is a big robot, but don’t be afraid of it — yet. The company built it to compete for the Army’s Squad Maneuver Equipment Transport (S-MET) contract, so its main function is to haul backpacks, ammunition, water, and other heavy, bulky supplies for human infantry. That said, Qinetiq’s also looking at an […]
Industry Struggles to Cut UAS Costs As Budget Cuts Loom
Washington: The old saying, ‘if it doesn’t make dollars, it doesn’t make sense’ has become more or less the mantra among attendees at this year’s Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International trade show. Affordability and cost savings have been the buzz words among the companies at this year’s show, for everyone from the top-tier defense […]
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Networked for the fight: Army aviation’s next advantage
As operating environments grow more complex, Link 16 provides instantaneous, mission-wide connectivity to ensure no aircraft flies alone.