Robotic moves: Army picks 8 tech companies to compete Robotic Combat Vehicle pieces

Robotic moves: Army picks 8 tech companies to compete Robotic Combat Vehicle pieces
Robotic moves: Army picks 8 tech companies to compete Robotic Combat Vehicle pieces

The companies received contracts for one of three areas — autonomous navigation, machine learning and autonomy, or software system integrators.

Army ‘very close’ on contracts for Robotic Combat Vehicle program

Army ‘very close’ on contracts for Robotic Combat Vehicle program
Army ‘very close’ on contracts for Robotic Combat Vehicle program

The Army plans to select up to four vendors for the designing, prototyping, and building a lightweight, easily transportable robotic platform.

GDLS showcases short-range air defense payload on Tracked Robot 10-Ton

GDLS showcases short-range air defense payload on Tracked Robot 10-Ton
GDLS showcases short-range air defense payload on Tracked Robot 10-Ton

The company plans to use its TRX demonstrator for its entry potential in the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle prototyping competition.

A pivotal year for Army weapon modernization programs awaits: 2023 Preview

A pivotal year for Army weapon modernization programs awaits: 2023 Preview
A pivotal year for Army weapon modernization programs awaits: 2023 Preview

From replenishing weapons stockpiles to exploring lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, Army leaders have a busy year ahead.

In first, Army soldiers fight with, and against, robotic vehicles in training

In first, Army soldiers fight with, and against, robotic vehicles in training
In first, Army soldiers fight with, and against, robotic vehicles in training

Two robot vehicles provided route reconnaissance, blocked an intersection and denied a helicopter landing zone during the JRTC rotation — all critical but potentially deadly tasks for soldiers.

Faster, Tougher, Smarter: Army’s Future Armored Force EXCLUSIVE

Faster, Tougher, Smarter: Army’s Future Armored Force EXCLUSIVE
Faster, Tougher, Smarter: Army’s Future Armored Force EXCLUSIVE

Adding robot scouts and replacing vintage vehicles – the M113, the M2 Bradley, and potentially even the M1 Abrams – will make heavy brigades much more mobile, lethal, and aware of threats, Maj. Gen. Richard Ross Coffman says.

Army Outlines Ambitious Schedule For Robots, Armor

Army Outlines Ambitious Schedule For Robots, Armor
Army Outlines Ambitious Schedule For Robots, Armor

The Army is testing the MPF light tank; evaluating concepts for the OMFV troop carrier; preparing for major tests of high-tech Robotic Combat Vehicles and workhorse Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles in 2022; and will test a full battalion of 18 ERCA howitzers in 2023.

OMFV: Army Wants Your Weird Ideas For Bradley Replacement

OMFV: Army Wants Your Weird Ideas For Bradley Replacement
OMFV: Army Wants Your Weird Ideas For Bradley Replacement

Want to make a mini-tank that carries two passengers in back? Or put the heavy weapons on one vehicle and the passengers in another? Go for it, the Army’s armor modernization director told industry.

QinetiQ Delivers Armed Scout Robot To Army: RCV-L

QinetiQ Delivers Armed Scout Robot To Army: RCV-L
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.

Meet The Army’s Future Family Of Robot Tanks: RCV

Meet The Army’s Future Family Of Robot Tanks: RCV
Meet The Army’s Future Family Of Robot Tanks: RCV

The Army has outlined draft objectives for a range of Robotic Combat Vehicles, from an expendable light scout armed with a single anti-tank missile to a 30-ton unmanned tank as tough as the 70-ton M1 Abrams.

Army Wants Smaller Brigades, Stronger Divisions & Lots Of Robots

Army Wants Smaller Brigades, Stronger Divisions & Lots Of Robots
Army Wants Smaller Brigades, Stronger Divisions & Lots Of Robots

New technologies and organizations will give soldiers an edge, Maj. Gen. Patrick Donahoe said, but tanks and foot troops will still face brutal close combat.

Robots & Puddles: Surprises From Army RCV Test

Robots & Puddles: Surprises From Army RCV Test
Robots & Puddles: Surprises From Army RCV Test

Experimental Robotic Combat Vehicles are outperforming Army expectations. But soldiers are finding plenty of quirks to fix.

Two Men & A Bot: Can AI Help Command A Tank?

Two Men & A Bot: Can AI Help Command A Tank?
Two Men & A Bot: Can AI Help Command A Tank?

Instead of a traditional three-man crew, Brig. Gen. Coffman told Breaking Defense, “you have two humans with a virtual crew member, [sharing] the functions of gunning, driving, and commanding.”

Army Robots: Two Contracts Forward, One Contract Back

Army Robots: Two Contracts Forward, One Contract Back
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.