After CENTOM experiments, Army seeks more rugged counter-drone lasers to put on vehicles
The Army is pushing for companies to integrate lasers on JLTVs, while eyeing a future where ground robots don the directed energy weapons.
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.
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Answering the demand signal to move faster, field sooner, iterate continuously
As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
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.
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
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
The company plans to use its TRX demonstrator for its entry potential in the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle prototyping competition.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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.