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NATO should break the ice on unmanned systems for icebreakers
Opinion: New icebreakers designed to deploy and service uncrewed systems would bolster a credible Arctic defense.
By Liselotte Odgaard and Timothy A. Walton
GM’s SURUS is stealthy, and it’s named after Hannibal’s war elephant
General Motors is developing a flexible and highly mobile, electric autonomous platform.
By Jen Judson
Australia chooses Lockheed, Saab for warship combat systems
The deals are reported to be worth several billion Australian dollars and have been announced as part of the country’s plans to establish a continuous naval shipbuilding capability.
South Dakota ammo company gets $50M Navy contract
The ammunition company will absorb production expenses over the contract’s five-year length.
Marines looking for newer, lighter cold weather boot
The Marines will seek assistance from the defense industry for ideas for a new boot.
By Jeff Schogol
BAE joins race for new US frigate with its Type 26 vessel
Company officials confirmed Thursday it had responded to the U.S. Navy’s request for information and were in talks with unspecified companies in the states about how it would build the ship.
By David B. Larter
Two NDAA amendments could change scope of satellite-servicing robot program
As the Senate takes up the defense bill this week, two proposed amendments could change the scope of a DARPA satellite-servicing program that a competing company says undercuts the commercial market.
By Valerie Insinna
Rheinmetall wants in on US Army fleet protection effort
As the U.S. Army prepares to make key decisions on interim APS solutions, Rheinmetall is holding out hope there’s a way for the service to bring their offering into the fold.
By Jen Judson
US Navy leader considers unmanned vehicles to increase power
President Donald Trump and Navy leaders say the nation needs about 350 ships, roughly 75 more ships than the fleet has today.
Indian Navy to buy underwater systems for its submarines
The Indian Navy on Wednesday floated a global request for information to buy 12 anti-torpedo defense systems and associated equipment for its submarines.
US Army tackles teaming robots and ground forces on battlefield
The U.S. Army is no stranger to teaming manned aircraft with unmanned ones, but it is now tackling how to approach the concept with ground vehicles.
By Jen Judson