BAE Systems Australia Unveils Advanced Autonomous Combat Vehicle ATLAS CCV
BAE Systems Australia has unveiled the Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLAS) Collaborative Combat Variant (CCV), an advanced 8×8 uncrewed ground vehicle for military operations. This innovative UGV offers high autonomy for on and off-road missions, featuring sophisticated sensors and a VANTAGE Automated Turret System with a 25mm Bushmaster cannon. Developed as a self-funded project with partners like Supacat and Valhalla Turrets, the ATLAS CCV can perform reconnaissance, surveillance, and direct fire engagement roles. Its modular design allows for mission-specific configurations and future upgrades, significantly advancing autonomous military systems. (Read more)
Ukraine Bolsters Combat Medical Capabilities with Unmanned Evacuation Vehicles
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has approved FoxTac unmanned evacuation and logistics transporters for military use after screening by the government’s defense innovations arm Brave1. The sophisticated four-wheeled robotic vehicle can carry up to 150 kg, operates quietly with a low profile, and is controllable from up to 700 meters away. Lt. Col. Ihor Shcherbakov of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Medical Service emphasized the system’s potential to save lives and maintain unit combat effectiveness. This adoption reflects Ukraine’s efforts to integrate advanced technologies into its military operations, particularly for enhancing battlefield medical response capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
Piasecki’s Tilt-Duct VTOL Achieves First Hover, Advancing Military Aviation Technology
Piasecki Aircraft successfully conducted two 1-minute tethered hover tests of its Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System (ARES) demonstrator on September 6, 2024, in Essington, Pennsylvania. The innovative tilt-duct VTOL aircraft was tested both as a standalone flight module and with the U.S. Army’s Mobile Multiple Mission Module attached, showcasing its stability and adaptability. This milestone is part of Piasecki’s $37 million contract with the U.S. Air Force and Army to develop ARES as an autonomous platform for missions like casualty evacuation and cargo resupply.
Anduril and Oracle Join Forces to Enhance Global Military Command and Control
Anduril Industries has partnered with Oracle to integrate its Lattice C2 platform with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and OCI Roving Edge Infrastructure. This collaboration aims to deliver secure, scalable mission capabilities across all classification levels, from data centers to tactical edge environments globally. The integration combines Anduril’s Menace hardware with Oracle’s cloud technologies to enable real-time operational awareness and autonomous decision-making in challenging, disconnected environments. This partnership represents a significant advancement in military command and control systems, addressing the need for advanced, adaptable communication tools in modern warfare scenarios.
DroneShield and Supacat Debut Mobile Counter-Drone System at Land Forces 2024
DroneShield and Supacat Asia Pacific unveiled an integrated counter-UAS solution at the Land Forces 2024 exhibition. The solution combines DroneShield’s DroneSentry-X Mk2 system with Supacat’s Medium Utility Vehicle (MUV). This mobile platform is designed for Army operations in archipelagic environments, offering wide-area UAS detection and adaptive disruption capabilities. The integration leverages Supacat’s modular design philosophy to provide rapid adaptability and superior mobility. This collaboration aims to enhance military responsiveness against emerging drone threats, providing increased protection for deployed forces in modern warfare scenarios.
Army Boosts Reconnaissance Capabilities with New Company-Level Drone Systems
The U.S. Army has selected two Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS) for company-level operations: the Ghost X by Anduril Industries and the C-100 UAS from Performance Drone Works. The $14.417 million contract, part of a Directed Requirement approved in June 2023, aims to enhance reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities at the company level. The systems, vetted for compliance with the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, were chosen within five months of the initial notification, demonstrating the Army’s commitment to rapid modernization. Gen. James Rainey, Commanding General U.S. Army Futures Command, emphasized the importance of adaptability and considering UAS as complete systems, not just air vehicles. (Read more)
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