Unmanned News & Articles

Robotic Combat Vehicle Test-Fires APKWS Laser-Guided Rockets

BAE Systems demonstrated the capability of its Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) by successfully firing Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets at multiple ground targets

Jul 04, 2022
New Partnership Deploys Robotic Systems for Hypersonic Missile Manufacturing

The Aerobotix and Automated Solutions Australia collaboration will enable the Australian defense sector and Australian defense contractors to more easily access both companies’ expertise in automation

Jun 27, 2022
Norway Orders Black Hornet Nano UAVs for Covert Situational Awareness 

Designed for operations in highly contested and GPS-denied environments, nearly silent, and with a flight time up to 25 minutes, Teledyne FLIR’s pocket-sized Black Hornet transmits live visible and thermal video to the operator

Jun 27, 2022
M5 Robotic Vehicle Enhanced with HydroCore Suspension

Textron Systems has integrated the Horstman Group’s HydroCore suspension technology on its M5 Robotic Vehicle – Medium (RV-M) to provide improved levels of stability, ride quality and speed-over-terrain performance

Jun 23, 2022
Safran Wins New Contract for French FURIOUS Program

FURIOUS (FUturs systèmes Robotiques Innovants en tant qu’OUtilS) is a science and technology program that aims to develop innovative robotic systems for mounted and dismounted warfighters

Jun 22, 2022
USMC Acquires Puma 3 AE Drones for ISR Missions

AeroVironment’s Puma 3 AE unmanned aerial system delivers immediate tactical reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in day or night maritime and land-based operations

Jun 20, 2022
USA Overhaul Services for TOA288 UAV Engine

Suter Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pinnacle Aircraft Engines to provide overhaul services for their TOA288 UAV engine

Jun 19, 2022
DA Round-Up of Eurosatory 2022

The Defense Advancement round-up of Eurosatory 2022 news and developments

Jun 17, 2022
German Army Receives 127 Counter-IED Unmanned Ground Vehicles 

Teledyne FLIR Defense’s PackBot robot offers enhanced communications, a tablet-based controller, and a common architecture that allows users to quickly connect cameras and other attachments to suit mission needs

Jun 16, 2022
New Kobra 725 Multi-Mission UGV Unveiled 

Teledyne FLIR Defense’s Kobra 725 is designed for military applications such as EOD/counter-vehicle-borne IED missions, remote CBRN detection, weapon integration, and reconnaissance

Jun 14, 2022
PROTECTOR Remote Turret Tested on Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace successfully performed the first live firing of the PROTECTOR RT40, which includes the Bushmaster 30mm cannon and a linkless ammunition handling system, from Milrem Robotics’ Type-X vehicle

Jun 14, 2022
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