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Air Warfare
BAE Systems wins $4 million in DARPA cash for AI programme
11th September 2024
The challenges of getting artificial intelligence into a jet fighter’s cockpit have proved considerable to date. BAE Systems will take a machine-learning approach to the problem.
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Naval Warfare
Thales to test passive sonar on Naval Group large uncrewed underwater vessel
11th July 2024
Naval Group’s extra-large uncrewed underwater vessel (XL-UUV) demonstrator, which completed sea qualification in mid-2023, is a key component of the French defence procurement agency’s (DGA’s) Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle (UCUV) demonstrator project.
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Naval Warfare
Elbit upgrades Seagull USV with drones and loitering weapon systems
5th September 2024
With demand for USVs high, Elbit has added more capabilities to its fully autonomous vessel.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Cubic joins DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution programme for AI air combat
29th July 2024
The company has added its SLATE technology to the manoeuvring routine of the X-62A modified F-16 aircraft.
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Land Warfare
Milrem improves Themis and uses Ukraine war to inform development
20th June 2024
Milrem’s Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) is a modular, hybrid UGV. The vehicle's modular design and open architecture allow it to be reconfigured to serve as transportation, weapons or IED detection platform.
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Land Warfare
South Korean defence industry demonstrates its tech prowess
6th November 2024
Shephard takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the South Korean defence sector as the country arms itself to deal with current and future threats.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
More Orbiter 3 UAS ordered for NATO country
12th August 2024
The company did not disclose contract details on the Orbiter 3 UAS order but noted it was for a NATO country which operates systems from within the Orbiter family.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to mentor companies on development of AI programmes
30th July 2024
The contract will be performed under a mentoring programme designed to help small businesses expand their footprint in the defence industrial base which has, over the past five years, helped more than 190 small businesses.
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Land Warfare
Israeli Defence Forces aims to make remote-controlled ground systems autonomous
8th July 2024
The IDF has turned some of its unmanned M113 APCs into remotely controlled vehicles but it has also been exploring moves towards making the vehicles completely autonomous.
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Air Warfare
Boeing looks to expand autonomous aircraft inspection system
16th July 2024
Boeing’s aircraft inspection system has been trialled on a range of aircraft and the company has been looking to trial it on more aircraft and ships at sea.
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Air Warfare
Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
8th July 2024
Further to learnings and technology developed through the first two phases of the RWUAS programme, Leonardo is now creating a 2-3t demonstration aircraft that will have modularity at its core.
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Naval Warfare
Regent’s Viceroy seaglider prepares for trials
9th August 2024
A US-based company has been preparing to test its full-scale prototype by late 2024 with potential for defence applications including intelligence, surveillance and rapid deployment in contested environments.
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Land Warfare
Further information revealed on Swiss 81mm mortar programme
31st July 2024
Rheinmetall’s recent contract award to supply the Swiss Army with 81mm mortar cargo ammunition and MX2-KM 81mm mortar weapons has seen the force adopt a systems approach to its new weapon.
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Naval Warfare
How adverse weather conditions affect autonomous USV navigation
14th June 2024
Significant advancements and ongoing challenges in the development of autonomous navigation for uncrewed systems have highlighted the complex interplay between human oversight and technological capability.
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Land Warfare
R600MC tested in Counter-UAS role from S-MET UGV
9th May 2024
Developed in cooperation with Javelin Joint Venture, the R600MC integrates four launchers (two in a pod on each side) for the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile along with 30x113mm cannon and +M240B 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master (RPV Sprial 2) [UK]
Programme Background First announced in April 2017 and referred to in early MOD documents as the ‘last mile resupply’ initiative, the British Army is reportedly ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master (RPV Sprial 3) [UK]
Programme Background First announced in April 2017 and referred to in early MOD documents as the ‘last mile resupply’ initiative, the British Army is reportedly ...
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Medium UGVs
Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer [US]
Programme Background Whilst there are many medium UGV programmes developing concepts for last-mile resupply problems the US Army's M-MET programme aims to provide an uncrewed ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS [Netherlands and Estonia]
Programme Background The Estonian Armed Forces had already been operating the THeMIS UGV in Mali for a year at the time the programme was announced ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS [Spain]
Programme Background In taking delivery of the THeMIS UGV Spain became the 13th user of the system. Like many of the other customers it was ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS (Ukraine Aid) [Netherlands]
Programme Background The programme will be managed by Milrem Robotics Netherlands in co-operation with VDL Defentec, which is establishing an assembly line at its Born ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS [United Kingdom]
Programme Background Milrem's THeMIS UGV is one of the most successful UGVs on the international market and like many militaries the British Army is looking ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS [Sweden]
Programme Background Many countries have been acquiring small numbers of Milrem's THeMIS UGV since its success in the hands of Estonian Forces in Mali. The ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master [Norway]
Programme Background Developed by Rheinmetall Canada in 2021, the Mission Master XT is designed to tackle ice and snow, as well as sandy, rocky and ...
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Medium UGVs
DSTL Medium UGV [UK]
Programme Background This programme was established to determine the future use of medium UGVs for logistical purposes in the British Army, although it was run ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master SP [Japan]
Programme Background Japanese budget documentation from 2024 had pictured a medium-UGV similar in outline to the Mission Master SP, and in the 2025 budget ¥1.4 billion ...
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Medium UGVs
Ripsaw M3 [Sweden]
Programme Background This is the first sale for the Ripsaw in Europe, which has otherwise favoured the Estonian THeMIS UGV, one of which Sweden ordered ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]
Programme Background Of the 14 vehicles, seven will be configured for casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) and were scheduled to be delivered by the end 2022. The ...
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Light UGVs
Teledyne PackBot 525 [Germany]
Programme Background The Packbot 525 is a small UGV used to perform bomb disposal, surveillance and reconnaissance, CBRNE detection and mapping. Bidders and Suppliers The Mission Master ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS [USA]
Programme Background The US Army's Corps of Engineers' CRREL acquired the THeMIS to evaluate UGVs including their autonomy and to develop concepts related to their ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Medium UGVs
Rook
The Rook is a 6x6 multipurpose UGV developed by Elbit in partnership with Roboteam. Conceived to carry heavy payloads in a wide range of environments, the ...
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Medium UGVs
Arion-SMET
The Arion-SMET is a fully electric 6x6 multipurpose UGV developed and produced by Hanwha Defense. With a payload of 550kg, the UGV can travel for up ...
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Light UGVs
Oto-TRP7-HS
The Oto-TRP7-HS (Homeland Security) is a semi-autonomous, electric-powered, tracked UGV. It is designed to undertake a number of homeland security missions.
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Medium UGVs
Rex Mk II
The Rex Mk II is a UGV manufactured by Isreal Aerospace Industries (IAI). It is a multimission system designed to provide direct support to manoeuvring infantry ...
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Heavy UGVs
Mission Master CXT
Part of Rheinmetall's Mission Master family, The Mission Mater Compact Extreme Terrain, or Mission Master CXT, is a rugged UGV designed to transport heavy payloads ...
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Medium UGVs
Barkan
The Barkan, or Barkan-2, is a Turkish UGV manufactured by Havelsan. A fully electric propulsion system powers the tracked, modular vehicle, which can be armed with a 7.62mm ...
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Heavy UGVs
Shadow Rider
Unveiled for the first time at IDEF 2019 and showcased with improvements at IDEF 2021, the Shadow Rider is a UGV developed and built by ...
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Medium UGVs
Ermine UGV
At Eurosatory 2024, Rheinmetall presented the Ermine family of tactical vehicles. The modular Ermine family currently consists of a UGV, a side-by-side buggy and a ...
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Medium UGVs
Marker
The Marker is a Russian UGV manufactured by Androidnaya Tekhnika. Development started in 2018, and the three-tonne UGV is now capable of supporting anti-tank missile systems, coaxial ...
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Medium UGVs
Centurio
At Eurosatory 2024, KNDS unveiled the Centurio family of 4x4 UGVs. Based on the Phobos UGV by SOGECLAIR, Centurio has been developed in the 2024-30 ...
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Medium UGVs
Viking
The Viking is a high-mobility 6x6 multipurpose UGV developed and produced by IDV Robotics. The UGV can be configured to perform different missions, from logistic ...
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Heavy UGVs
Oshkosh Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV)
The Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) is a tracked UGV developed by Oshkoshl in partnership with Pratt & Miller and QinetiQ. In September 2023, as part of ...
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Light UGVs
Quator/Quator XL
Quator is a scout, observation, inspection and detection robot suitable for rapid-response scenarios. Quator XL builds on the transportation capabilities of the smaller version, weighing ...
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Heavy UGVs
Valkyrie
The Valkyrie is a 6x6 UGV developed by the Spanish company SASCorp. It was unveiled for the first time at FINDEF 2021. The platform has reportedly ...
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Medium UGVs
Titan UGV
The Titan large UGV is a hybrid system built on the Milrem Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) combined with QinetiQ North America's Tactical Robot Controller ...
