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US Army tests fresh drones, 3D printers at ‘Balikatan’ drill in the Philippines
In addition, the lab was testing a containerized solar-panel micro grid to generate electricity, a quieter alternative to diesel generators.
Will the US Army have enough to pay for its modernization?
The Army's three-star general in charge of requirements is concerned the service won't have enough budgeted for modernization efforts to account for future hidden costs.
By Jen Judson
Scoring recent development contracts, Lockheed bets on hypersonic missile production
The U.S. military is working with industry to build an industrial base for hypersonic weapons as it seeks to counter Russian and Chinese advancements. Lockheed Martin plans to be front and center.
By Jen Judson
Can the Army secure an American-made quadcopter?
The service is undergoing a big search for small drones.
By Kelsey D. Atherton
US Army’s new landing craft hits an early milestone
Vigor Works in Washington state is announcing an early milestone for the boat contract it won two years ago.
By David B. Larter
Will Army’s LLAMA robot lighten the logistical load?
Like its fleshy forebears, the LLAMA promises a sturdy, silent companion for marches over terrain best accessed on foot.
By Kelsey D. Atherton
The US and its allies are getting serious about armed ground robots
Are the U.S. Army and its partners comfortable with armed drones? Just look to the industry barometer.
By Jen Judson
Shoot and scoot: Industry answers call for more mobile firepower
Industry answers call at DSEI for more mobile firepower, bringing heavy duty mortar systems on more mobile vehicle platforms.
By Jen Judson
Raytheon anticipates international boom in counterdrone sales
Raytheon is set to sell its Coyote unmanned aircraft system in a complete counter-drone system package to international customers.
By Jen Judson
Unleash the hornets: Combat vehicles and robots get new kit to increase standoff
FLIR has designed a system to unleash its Black Hornet micro-UAVs from vehicle platforms at the tactical edge of the battlefield.
By Jen Judson
Estonian robot fires Javelin missile using Norwegian remote launcher
A Raytheon and Lockheed team fired a missile from an Estonian unmanned ground vehicle to examine the possibility of using armed robots on the battlefield.
By Jen Judson