Jun 20, 2024 | Defense, Drones, Military
German defense contractor Rheinmetall has introduced a new containerized launcher system for the Hero family of loitering munitions, better known as kamikaze drones. A rendering shared by The War Zone shows the system as a modified shipping container equipped...
May 16, 2024 | Defense, Space
With its perpetually upturned pectoral fins, and blunt nose, the Dream Chaser looks more like a killer whale than a spacecraft. But unlike an orca, the Dream Chaser will soon be going to orbit: it’s set to take food and supplies to the International...
Nov 30, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Defense, Military
The Pentagon is embarking on an ambitious project, known as Replicator, with the goal of deploying thousands of AI-enabled autonomous vehicles by 2026, as it seeks to keep pace with China’s military advancements in artificial intelligence. This move represents a...
Oct 11, 2023 | Defense, Drones, Robots
On the second floor of the Walter E. Washington convention center in the District of Columbia sits a robot tanklet, designed to hunt drones. The uncrewed vehicle is the TRX SHORAD, and it is part of the display from defense giant General Dynamics Land Systems,...
Aug 2, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Defense, Military
In an increasingly connected world of autonomous vehicles and edge devices, armed forces around the world are seeking to improve the coordination and performance of complex systems. To this end, the U.S. Air Force has signed a contract with tech contractor Qylur...
Jul 13, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Defense, Military
Nations worldwide are scrambling to incorporate new-age technologies to advance their military capabilities in order to stay at the forefront and reduce casualties. In this regard, a novel autonomous experiment at the Estonian Military Academy has been...
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