Unmanned Systems, Drones, Robotics
WATCH: Video Shows Army’s Robot Dog Throwing 35 lb Bricks
March 05 by Mike O'BrienHe may just be a U.S. Serviceman’s best friend. Robotics company Boston Dynamics has released a video of the robot BigDog picking up and hurling cinderblocks in an amazing show of strength....
Uproar Over Pentagon's New ‘Drone’ Medal
February 14 by Mike O'BrienThe Defense Department this week unveiled its new Distinguished Warfare Medal which can be awarded for drone strikes and cyber warfare activity. It means the medal can be given to service personne...
North Korea Nuclear Test a ‘Highly Provocative’ Threat to U.S. Says Obama
February 12 by Mike O'BrienThe White House was quick to condemn North Korea's third nuclear test on Tuesday, with President Obama calling it a "highly provocative act" that "undermines regional stability." Mr. Obama also d...
Images From Captured U.S. Drone are Shown on TV in Iran
February 06 by Mike O'BrienFootage reportedly taken from a CIA spy drone that was captured in 2011 has been broadcast on Iran’s state TV. The RQ-170 Sentinel was seized when it entered Iranian airspace from the border...
Sweeping Powers for Obama to Order Pre-Emptive Cyber Strikes
February 04 by Mike O'BrienPresident Obama will have wide-ranging powers to order a pre-emptive cyber strike if the U.S. believes it will be the target of a digital attack from abroad. The rule is among those being drawn up...
Tracking the Changes: The Technologies Driving the Military Radar World
January 29 by Mike O'BrienWithin the realm of military hardware, technological advancements over the past few years in the radar industry have been unparalleled. Department of Defense expenditure on radar systems is projec...
North Korea Nuclear Update: Grim Reality Behind Threats to the U.S.
January 27 by Mike O'BrienAfter days of unprecedented aggressive language hurled at the U.S., satellite images emerged Sunday, January 27, that appear to show how North Korea is gearing up for another nuclear test. The pic...
Fielding the 'Grey Eagle', a UAV Asset
December 14 by IDGA EditorDuring a recent training exercise in the Mojave Desert, the U.S Army's UAV, the 'Grey Eagle' was put to the test. In this exclusive interview, LTC Edward Vedder, Commander, 1-1 ARB, 1CAB, 1ID, U.S....
In Brief With Boston Dynamics’ President Dr. Marc Raibert
July 13 by Marc RaibertWhat is the next phase for BigDog? What efforts are being made to improve the mobility of rough terrain robots? We tracked down the man of the hour, Dr. Marc Raibert, President, Boston Dynamics, to...
True Autonomy over Automation: The Benefits of Ground and Water Robots to Our Service Members
June 05 by Marissa AlvordWhere is funding being allocated for military robotics? What can ground and water robots do that humans can’t? Dr Bill Powers, Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities (CETO) sits down wi...
Dull, Dirty and Dangerous Jobs: Why Ground & Water Robots Are Important Now
June 01 by Marissa AlvordWhat weapons can destroy unmanned systems? What tasks can ground and water robots carry out so humans don’t have to? Dr Bill Powers, Marine Corps Warfighting Lab answers these questions and mo...
Autonomous Robots: The Future of Robotics
May 30 by Marissa AlvordWhat is the DoD’s vision for robotics? What improvements can autonomous robots bring to military operations? Michael Edwards, II Marine Expeditionary Force covers these issues and more in this...