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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command is steaming ahead with experimental efforts to launch unmanned aerial vehicles from uncrewed surface vessels. The latest Digital Talon exercise, conducted earlier this month in the Middle East region, included a variety of robotic capabilities that could play a significant role in future conflicts. https://lnkd.in/gJQsyaca

The P100 turbine VTOL drone is an impressive entrant into the contested logistics space. Being designed to deliver a 100-pound payload over a range of 210 nautical miles, it offers remarkable capability. An upgraded version, the P500, aims to push this even further with a 500-pound payload capacity. Notably, it operates independent of GPS, a crucial feature for resilience in conflict zones. To help me put this into perspective, I turned to ChatGPT for some quick math. In Ukraine, a 210NM range is equivalent to flying from Odessa, a key Black Sea Sea port, to the capital, Kyiv, or from Lviv, near the western border, to Dnipro, a major city in central Ukraine. This type of innovation has the potential to reshape logistical operations in complex environments. I imagine the impact of telling commanders: "We can move a ton of material with a swarm of just four UAVs." What are your thoughts on its potential application?

Exciting times ahead for the U.S. Navy and #Boeing as we continue to advance the capabilities of the #Orca, our Extra-Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (#XLUUV)! We are on the brink of a new era in naval operations and how we think about unmanned systems in the maritime domain. As Capt. Matt Lewis from the Navy’s Unmanned Maritime Systems office noted, the potential applications for Orca are vast, from transporting logistics to deploying other unmanned systems. Operating in the undersea environment presents unique challenges, from communication complexities to the harsh conditions of deep water, and Boeing is tackling these challenges head-on. Our work in 2025 is focused on operational testing and evaluation that will refine Orca's capabilities. This is just the beginning, and I am excited to see how Orca will shape the future of naval warfare and enhance our sailors' operational effectiveness. Together, we are redefining the future of undersea operations. #Navy #Innovation #PEOUSC

𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 The military robots and unmanned vehicles market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by increasing defense modernization and the demand for autonomous operational capabilities. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨Visti Us- https://lnkd.in/eynsgPgV 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) , Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Motors , BAE Systems, Inc., Elbit Systems Israel , Textron Aviation, Thales Alenia Space , QinetiQ, Oshkosh Corporation , Leonardo, FLIR Systems, Saab, Inc. , IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries, Raytheon Technologies, Rheinmetall are actively advancing robotic systems for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat applications. These innovations are transforming defense strategies by reducing human risk and enhancing operational efficiency. #militaryrobots #unmannedvehicles #defense #autonomoussystems #robotics

💪 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has partnered with AeroVironment to support design works for the agency’s naval vertical takeoff and landing concept. The project is part of the Pentagon’s ANCILLARY program, which seeks shipborne unmanned aerial systems for contested maritime operations. Under the initiative, the company will model an offering based on its proprietary Wildcat VTOL. “Wildcat leans on autonomy to reduce operational burdens while enabling safe, infrastructure-less launch and recovery in challenging conditions from a range of Navy ships,” AeroVironment MacCready Works VP Chris Fisher said. “Our solutions are specifically crafted for the operator and Wildcat is no exception. [AeroVironment] has a strong history of seamlessly integrating our systems into a soldier’s daily operations and we look forward to further developing this design in partnership with DARPA and the Office of Naval Research for the ANCILLARY program.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #darpa #drone #drones #uas #uav #darpa #aerospace #aviation #militaryaviation #aerovironmnet

On this day, Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, announced the development launch of the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that will complement the future Rafale F5 standard after 2030. The announcement was made at a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the French Strategic Air Forces (FAS) at the Saint-Dizier air base, in the presence of General Jérôme Bellanger, Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force (AAE), and Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation. “This stealth combat drone will contribute to the technological and operational superiority of the French Air Force by 2033. It is significant that it is being initiated today, as we mark the 60th anniversary of the Strategic Air Forces and the 90th anniversary of the Air and Space Force: in aeronautics — a highly complex field — the future has deep roots, and innovation is built on experience. Dassault Aviation and its partners are proud to serve the French Armed Forces and the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA). Their renewed confidence honours and obliges us,” declared Éric Trappier.

🚁🤝🤖 Airbus and Leonardo have demonstrated manned-unmanned teaming with helicopters and unmanned aerial systems. The demonstration took place from September 30 to October 9, involving multiple helicopters and unmanned aerial systems connected to a single network. “Operating helicopters and unmanned aerial systems in concert provides valuable additional mission capabilities such as increased situational awareness with UAS sharing video in real time for improved decision-making, all while preserving critical assets and resources,” Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even said. A group of European firms contributed to the effort, with Thales as coordinator and providing a supervision station and a mission debriefing station. Space Applications Services NV/SA was in charge of the mission preparation station, while Indra led simulation activities. ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab provided studies on crew workload. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #airbus #drone #drones #helicopters #unmanned #thales #indra

Lockheed moves to next stage of drone teaming technology tests Lockheed Martin has flight tested a crewed-uncrewed teaming mission where an airborne battle manager issued real-time commands to AI-controlled aircraft through a touchscreen pilot vehicle interface (PVI). Crewed-uncrewed teaming is a type of operations where unmanned drones work with a piloted aircraft, scouting ahead or doing other high risk missions. The concept is being developed by several air forces around the world, and is seen by the defence sector as an important component of the next generation of fighter jets. Click here to read full article: https://lnkd.in/eVWfSs2Y IMAGE: A battle manager sends real-time commands to AI-controlled aircraft during a flight test over Iowa (Image: Lockheed Martin) #drones #military #defense #lockheed #ai #flighttest #aerospace #aerospacetesting

Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2 was a five-month unmanned capabilities exercise conducted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. It aimed to test, develop, and evaluate the integration of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) into fleet operations. The exercise involved four USV prototypes operating in the Pacific Ocean, often with autonomous navigation. Key aspects and achievements of IBP 23.2: Duration and Location: The exercise spanned five months, starting in August 2023 and concluding in January 2024. It took place in the Pacific Ocean, covering a significant distance. Participating Vessels: Four USV prototypes were involved, including two medium-sized vessels (Sea Hunter and Sea Hawk) and two larger vessels (Mariner and Ranger). International Collaboration: IBP 23.2 fostered international collaboration, with the USVs and personnel integrating with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, and other naval forces. Notable Exercises: The USVs participated in significant exercises like the Navy and Marine Corps' Large Scale Exercise and the Royal Australian Navy's Exercise Autonomous Warrior. Lessons Learned: The exercise provided valuable insights into conducting operations with USVs, technical aspects of unmanned systems, and efficient ways to develop and mature the technology. https://lnkd.in/e44nzxjR #autonomoussystems #USV #unmannedsurfacevessel #maritimetechnology #navaloperations #forcemultiplier

"WB Electronics, a WB GROUP company has delivered seven sets of #FlyEye Miniature Unmanned Aerial Systems to the Polish Territorial Defence Forces, as ordered in April this year" by MILMAG Military Magazine. https://lnkd.in/dTryCpUF