AV launches new Switchblade variants, VTOL drone design
The defense firm rolled out a new Switchblade design dubbed the Switchblade 400, as well as an update to its VAPOR vertical takeoff-and-landing drone.
Protest briefly stalls Army $990M loitering munitions contract
The GAO is expected to rule on the protest, filed by Mistral, Inc., according to documents, by Dec. 16.
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Knowing when to build on commercial systems and when to develop something new can be the difference between parity and information dominance.
Following Replicator win, AeroVironment sees strong demand for Switchblade, loitering munitions
“We already expanded production ahead of Replicator, and irrespective of Replicator, because we know where this is going,” AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi told Breaking Defense.
After ‘inflection point’ of Ukraine, Switchblade maker AeroVironment unveils upgrades, goes global
AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi told Breaking Defense upgraded Switchblades will be headed to Ukraine, as company announces a VTOL kit for its ISR bird.
AeroVironment upgrades Switchblade 300 with extended endurance
The US has sent hundreds of Switchblades to Ukraine, highlighting their ease of use.
As battle for Ukraine enters a new phase, so does lethal US aid
“This has been such a plastic conflict. … I think there's a lot of indications that the Ukrainians are doing a tremendous job,” said Mara Karlin, the assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities. Given that, “you can plan more and more for things that would need greater training.”
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GPS: Still the gold standard in global navigation
The GPS network continues to prove its unmatched reliability, and it’s only getting stronger.
Meet ‘Phoenix Ghost,’ the US Air Force’s new drone perfect for Ukraine’s war with Russia
“The Phoenix Ghost is this was rapidly developed by the Air Force, in response, specifically to Ukrainian requirements,” a senior defense official told reporters. “This is a great example of adapting to their needs in real time.”
For first time, Ukraine to get US artillery in new $800M weapons package
“This new package of assistance will contain many of the highly effective weapons systems we have already provided and new capabilities tailored to the wider assault we expect Russia to launch in eastern Ukraine,” President Joe Biden said.
Ukraine is getting Switchblade. It should be just the first wave of loitering munitions for Kyiv.
Two experts from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies argue that loitering munitions are the right weapon for Ukraine, and call on its supporters to open their arsenals.
Armed drones, Stingers, and 20 million rounds: Biden announces $1B in weapons for Ukraine
“Russia has turned the Ukrainian sky into a source of death for thousands of people," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Congress today. "This is a terror that Europe has not seen for 80 years and we are asking for a reply, for an answer to this terror.”
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Data overload threatens decisionmakers as autonomy expands
Reducing cognitive overload on warfighters while improving “time to trust” for autonomous systems is a matter of design.
Is the goal of JADC2 to connect sensors to shooters or should it be command and control?
C2 will be particularly important in scenarios where US forces are met with anti-access/area denial countermeasures potentially more suitable for autonomous aerial and ground systems.
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Multi-domain unmanned systems for future warfare at the tactical edge
The “right solutions” for future conflict must have multi-domain capabilities and be intelligent and interoperable to communicate and transfer data between systems.
Robot Aircraft For Robot Tanks: GD & AeroVironment Team Up
AUSA: The Marines want their Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle to carry a scout drone that can look for threats and target them with loitering strike missiles or drones. Now General Dynamics Land Systems and drone maker AeroVironment are teaming up to offer the same built-in drone for future Army vehicles. The two companies announced here today that they’ve […]
US, UK Test Robot Breachers, Drones In Germany
This week's experiment used a small zoo of specialized systems remote-controlled by humans, each with its own modest niche, working closely with each other and human forces.