DefenceTalkABERDEEN PROVING GROUND: Materials used for a Soldier’s personal protection gear may be tough enough for vehicles too, according to a new Army study. Findings, released April 10 in the journal Polymer, show that polymers filled with carbon nanotubes could potentially improve how unmanned vehicles dissipate energy. A team led by the U.S. Army’s Combat […]https://www.defencetalk.com/future-army-vehicles-could-see-an-improvement-in-structural-materials-75167/

DefenceTalkNavy engineers used technologies supporting the science of integration to guide live gun fire onto distant targets, demonstrating a new integrated surface warfare capability in a maritime environment, Sept. 29. Military and civilian leaders observed as unmanned surface and air vehicles – integrated with naval guns and the Aegis combat system – relayed targeting data […]https://www.defencetalk.com/navy-integrates-weapon-systems-with-unmanned-vehicles-for-new-surface-warfare-capability-60654/

DefenceTalkThe IDF will soon begin using a special robot to gather intelligence in underground areas. Another vehicle will scan enemy territory before Israeli forces even enter the field. Check out the high-tech vehicles set to hit the ground in Israel. Major threats are evolving on Israel’s borders every day. Hamas’ underground network in Gaza trains […]https://www.defencetalk.com/no-driver-no-problem-israels-newest-unmanned-vehicles-59758/

DefenceTalkWorking closely with Lockheed Martin and a conglomeration of Army technology, acquisition and user community stakeholders, the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center successfully demonstrated an unmanned military convoy Jan. 14 at Fort Hood, Texas. From a rooftop in the Fort Hood training area, military and industry VIPs saw firsthand how the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/unmanned-vehicle-demonstration-showcases-leap-ahead-technology-59112/

DefenceTalkAnti-access/area denial (AA/AD) challenges require continued technology investment. Potential adversaries are expected to exploit the current U.S. dependence on satellites, unmanned vehicles, computer systems, and the global positioning system. Frost & Sullivan research finds that the AA/AD programs are budgeted for $57.47 billion in 2013 and estimates this to reach $61.00 billion in 2017. Budget […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-dod-anti-accessarea-denial-challenges-are-a-funding-priority-47967/