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USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

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SOFIC 2017: Meeting the SOF comms need (video)

18th May 2017

Communications specialists Harris is displaying a wide-range of communications and soldier systems solutions at this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida. Shephard spoke to Dennis Moran …

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17th May 2017

Steiner eOptics has used this year's SOFIC exhibition to unveil its newest laser aiming device, known as the DBAL-A4 v2. Shephard spoke to Ron Godlewski about …

SOFIC 2017: Endeavor roll out armed UGV (video)

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SOFIC 2017: Endeavor roll out armed UGV (video)

17th May 2017

Endeavor Robotics is using this year's SOFIC exhibition to showcase its 710 Kobra integrated with a 7.62mm remote weapon station. More known for their work …

SOFIC 2017: SOF prepares for DroneWERX

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SOFIC 2017: SOF prepares for DroneWERX

17th May 2017

US Special Operations Command hopes to expand on the success of its SOFWERX ecosystem in a collaborative effort focused on commercially available remote control technologies.According …

SOFIC 2017: LMT aims for sharpshooter growth (video)

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SOFIC 2017: LMT aims for sharpshooter growth (video)

17th May 2017

Assault rifle manufacturer Lewis Machine & Tool is displaying its Sharpshooter rifle at this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida. The 7.62mm weapon is in …

SOFIC 2017: Textron details gun development progress

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SOFIC 2017: Textron details gun development progress

17th May 2017

Textron Systems has detailed progress in its work to mature its lightweight Cased-Telescoped (CT) machine guns, the company announced on 15 May. The 15lb 7.62mm CT …

SOFIC 2017: Lockheed proposes exoskeleton tech (video)

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SOFIC 2017: Lockheed proposes exoskeleton tech (video)

17th May 2017

Lockheed Martin is using this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida, to showcase its FORTIS exoskeleton technologies, which it is developing in partnership with the …

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RMMV, Supashock enter partnership

17th May 2017

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) has teamed up with Australia's Supashock for the development and manufacture of a military suspension and integrated intelligent load handling …

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Serbia kitted out with indigenous vehicles

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The Serbian military and internal security forces have begun ordering indigenous armour vehicles and self-propelled artillery.  The news had been announced openly for the first …

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Leonardo receives Link-11/Link-22 sets orders

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Leonardo DRS has received multiple orders for its Link-11 and Link-22 data terminal sets and associated communication equipment, systems and services, the company announced on 11 …

Northrop investing in Aussie electronic sustainment

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Northrop investing in Aussie electronic sustainment

16th May 2017

Northrop Grumman will invest AUD$50 million in opening an advanced defence electronics maintenance and sustainment centre in Western Sydney, Australia, the company announced on 15 …

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