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#Robotic_Warfare Market Report: Detailed Demand Analysis, Statistics, Industry Trends And Investment Opportunities To 2032 >> https://lnkd.in/duHHgXEp #Robotic warfare, also known as military robotics or #autonomous military systems, refers to the use of robots, unmanned #vehicles, and autonomous systems in armed conflict or #military operations. These #technologies are designed to #perform various tasks traditionally carried out by human #soldiers, providing military forces with enhanced #capabilities, precision, and efficiency on the #battlefield. Elbit Systems Israel Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman Rheinmetall QinetiQ #industrialequipment #technologies #marketgrowth #innovationmanagement #roboticsengineering #warfare #militarytechnology #autonomousvehicles #unmannedsystems

⚡️ Textron Systems has partnered with Kodiak to develop a military ground vehicle for driverless operations. The consortium will combine Textron’s unmanned military vehicle concept with the AI-powered autonomy software “Kodiak Driver.” “Joining forces with Kodiak allows us to bring cutting-edge autonomous technology to our industry-leading uncrewed military ground vehicle systems, progressing the functionality, adaptability, reliability and ruggedness of our technologies,” Textron Land and Sea Systems SVP David Phillips stated. Kodiak CEO Don Burnette added, “Collaborating with Textron Systems will allow us to showcase the capabilities of Kodiak’s AI-powered, driverless technology in military, off-road environments. Together, we can bring new capabilities to ground systems, supporting the warfighter at the speed of relevance.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #autonomous #autonomousdriving #unmanned #unmannedgroundvehicles #artificialintelligence #ai

🪖 The U.S. Army is adopting advanced robotics and autonomous systems to form new "fighting formations" that integrate unmanned technologies across all domains. This initiative aims to improve situational awareness, reduce soldier risk, and enhance operational tempo. The Army's strategy includes phased integration and rigorous testing to ensure ethical use and interoperability in future conflicts. 👉️ Read more about it in my latest article Inside Unmanned Systems: https://lnkd.in/gPrch9cs

Autonomous battle field robots are not as much of a stretch as many people might think. In the naval world ASCMs and Torpedoes are basically that now. The abilities of Sweden's new 400mm torpedo (Which the RCN absolutely should consider) really blurs the line between torpedo and UUV. https://lnkd.in/gW4XR9Ns

Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems — UK Ministerial speech In a dynamic world where innovation is the currency of progress, the landscape of defence procurement demands a paradigm shift. At the forefront of this transformation lies the integration of robotics and autonomous systems. James Cartlidge MP, the Minister for Defence Procurement, recently delivered a compelling speech at the Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference in London. Let’s delve into the key insights he shared and unravel the future of defence procurement. #DefenceProcurement #AutonomousSystems #MilitaryTechnology #InnovationInDefence #IntegratedProcurementModel #ExportabilityInDefence #SpiralDevelopment #IndustryCollaboration #FutureOfDefence #AgileProcurement

Flak is back! There is a definite need for gun based systems on the battlefield. Not only for C-UAS but other aerial threats (FW, RW, and CMs). The answer to this question is the Navy Mark 45 5” gun. This system could easily be retrofitted onto a maneuver platform and would provide the Army an answer to three of its future capability desires. 1. Anti aircraft artillery role this system is capable of hitting targets at 25 miles. If you were to tailor the 5” round to a AAA application you are likely to have capability up to 30K feet which the Army would agree is the limit of their responsibility. The system would also effectively handle drone swarms creating effects over a large cubic volume of airspace with a single round. 2. Coastal defense artillery role using the current 5” round you would be able to engage naval vessels out to international waters from the coast line. The system would be mobile so it could be emplaced or surged where needed. 3. As a tank destroyer you could create a high velocity anti armor round that is fired from the mobile 5” cannon and with a possible range of 25 miles (likely limited to something less than that in this application) you would be able to engage vehicles at great range and multiple times before they reach the max range of their systems. With one system (already in the DoD inventory) we can solve 3 problem sets in a highly effective manner. Instead of chasing programmable bullets and other tech that while amazing drives up the cost per round, it may be time to bring back Flak.

RCV-Pioneer Engineering capability in a remote and autonomous world. Robotic Combat Vehicles (RCVs) will take a prominent position in the configuration of military land forces in future conflict, taking humans away from ‘dull, dangerous and dirty’ tasks and affording skilled personnel the time and safety to outwit adversaries. Pearson Engineering has developed a capability for the future of combat engineering to support these RCVs. RCV-Pioneer is an adaptable system using a suite of mission specific payloads to enable RCVs to perform combat engineering tasks. The mission payloads are rapidly interchangeable in field conditions. A Manipulator Arm features on the Obstacle Clearance Mission Payload as shown in our video, providing a powerful capability to undertake a range of tasks including demolishing and removing obstacles. ➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/eqy350QHI7j #RCVPioneer #RCVs #RoboticCombatVehicles #CombatEngineering #Defence #Military

When most people think about loitering munitions or surveillance drones, the image that comes to mind is usually how they’re used, sometimes in tandem, in land operations – attacking tanks, communications centers and other targets. When most people think about naval warfare they visualize big battles at sea with aircraft carriers and fighter aircraft. Future naval combat will look much different with the emergence of autonomous systems, especially systems mostly used in combat on land. This excellent article, “Looking Ahead: The Role of Autonomous Systems in Pacific Defense,” by the strategists at Second Line of Defense, cites some examples, including how Switchblades could be utilized in naval battles. https://lnkd.in/gPPFX-Ne   AeroVironment #futureofwarfare #autonomy #AI #navalbattles

🤖🛡️ The Marines Step Into the Future: Testing Robotic MULE Carriers! The Marines are revolutionizing their logistics and support capabilities on the battlefield by testing an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed to enhance mobility, provide mobile electric charging, and add firepower. Named Arion-SMET, this six-wheeled electric vehicle can carry up to 1,200 pounds, reach distances up to 62 miles, and speeds up to 27 mph. 🚀💼 In December 2023, the two-week tests conducted at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in Hawaii assessed Arion-SMET's performance across challenging terrains, from soft sand to clayey sand and rugged roads. Manufactured by Hanwha and designed for military logistical support, this UGV has successfully passed various tests including heavy equipment transport, remote control driving, waypoint navigation, and more, shaping the future of the battlefield. 🌍🔧 This initiative marks a significant step by the Marine Corps and the U.S. Army in redefining the role of UGVs on the battlefield, expanding their capabilities in logistics support and firepower. The targeting of logistical supports in the Russia-Ukraine war highlights the need to avoid large platforms easily detectable by enemy sensors. 🎯🛰️ 👉 Companies: Hanwha: A leading firm in defense technology and engineering, manufacturer of Arion-SMET. 👥 People: Steve Duong: An official providing insights on the Marines and U.S. Army's work on UGVs. 🔠 Abbreviations: UGV: Unmanned Ground Vehicle. SMET: Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport. MUTT: Multi-Utility Tactical Transport. 🔗 For more details: www.millimudafaa.com #roboticmulecarrier #marines #ugv #arionsmet #hanwha #battlefieldtechnology #militarylogistics #mobility #mobilecharging #firepower

The three EX2 lead news stories today (www.ex2.com.au) are: Adelaide-based Silentium Defence has delivered five MAVERICK Fortress-3D passive radars just five months after receiving the contract from Lockheed Martin Australia; EOS has demonstrated its l;aser Dazzler technology successfully in an annual; Canadian Exercise; and a bunch of Australian partners will develop and manufacture a new Earth Observation camera. EX2 HEADLINES - www.ex2.com.au  ·      Silentium Defence delivers first passive sensors for AIR6500 ·      EOS deploys Laser Dazzler technology at 2024 Canadia CUAS event ·      Australian partners to build new Earth Observation camera In Other News: ·      Lockheed Martin Australia’s STELaRLab rebranded as Advanced Systems and Technologies ·      Raytheon demonstrates SM-6 integration with US Navy and Army systems ·      Charles Darwin Uni strengthens ADSUN ·      Defence to invest $100m in two Australian UAV manufacturers ·      Australia to acquire Switchblade 300 loitering munition ·      US MDA conducts first Hypersonic Test Bed flight experiment ·      Australian government partners with Amazon Web Services ·      Safran announces laser optical communications system ·      First group of Australian submarine workers depart for Pearl Harbor AUKUS training ·      Anduril to open large scale AUV production facility ·      Construction of first Hunter-class frigate begins officially ·      HII and Babcock launch new Australian JV to accelerate Australian SSNs  ·      Quickstep wins Moon to Mars grant and will build additional drones ·      Exail to provide 1000 INSs for German Army ·      Defence conducts live-fire test of Fractl:2 high energy laser ·      Australia and the US team up on AI ·      New grant program designed to grow Australian defence industry ·      Anduril to demonstrate SM-6 rocket motors for US Navy Read these stories and more at EX. Innovation is all about new technologies and techniques that solve wicked problems; it’s about the R&D and innovation processes that develop these new technologies and techniques; it’s about the linkages, collaborations and inspiration that make them possible. It’s called thinking outside the square That’s what EX2 is all about.