autonomous systems

China Plans ‘Great Wall’ Anti-Drone Defense for Warships

Chinese Navy researchers have revealed plans for a multilayered defense system to protect warships from attacks by large numbers of low-cost unmanned aerial systems.

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US Air Force Taps Machina Labs for AI-Driven Aircraft Parts Production

Machina Labs has received a multi-year contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory to apply artificial intelligence in producing metal components for military aircraft.

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Israeli Firms Announce New Precision Airdrop Capability for Unmanned Helicopters

Unmanned helicopters are evolving beyond reconnaissance and surveillance roles, with new systems now enabling them to take on precision resupply missions.

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Volvo, Nordic Air Defence Partner on Vehicle-Mounted Anti-Drone System

Volvo Defense has partnered with Swedish defense startup Nordic Air Defence to develop a counter-unmanned aerial system for military vehicles.

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Ukraine Eyes Drone ‘Kill Zone’ to Stop Russian Attacks

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has unveiled a plan to create continuous unmanned aerial system lines aimed at halting Russian advances and pressuring Moscow toward negotiations.

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Europe Rolls Out Drone-Carrying Battlefield UGV With 3-Minute Refuel

Poland’s P.H.U. Lechmar and France’s H2X-Defense have collaborated on a new unmanned ground vehicle that runs on hydrogen fuel cells and can refuel in just three minutes.

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UK, Ukraine Deepen Industrial Ties With Military Tech-Sharing Accord

The UK and Ukraine have signed a technology-sharing agreement to jointly develop modern military equipment, strengthening security, innovation, and economic growth for both nations.

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HII, Thales Integrate SAMDIS 600 Sonar With REMUS 620 Underwater Drone

HII and Thales have integrated the SAMDIS 600 sonar with the next-generation REMUS 620 medium unmanned underwater vehicle, completing field exercises at HII’s Pocasset facility in Massachusetts.

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Switchblade 600 Kamikaze Drone Launched From MQ-9A Reaper for First Time in Arizona Tests

AeroVironment and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have carried out the first air launch of a Switchblade 600 loitering munition from an MQ-9A Reaper in Arizona, advancing efforts to expand long-range precision strike options for drones.

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HII Reveals ROMULUS USV Family With AI-Driven Swarm Control

US-based Huntington Ingalls Industries has unveiled ROMULUS, a new family of unmanned surface vessels built around the company’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System.

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