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Feb- 2024 -

13 February

Soldier operating a robotic system controller

US Marines to Receive Controllers for Multiple Drones From AeroVironment

AeroVironment has received a $2.67-million contract to supply Tomahawk robotic controller prototypes for the US Department of Defense.

7 February

Technology

A Trusted Operation of Robotic Vehicles in a Contested Environment (TORVICE) trial was held in South Australia in late 2023. The live trial involved personnel from Australia, the US and UK testing autonomous ground vehicles in a contested electronic warfare environment. TORVICE is part of Australia's commitment to AUKUS Pillar II Advanced Capabilities.

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Australia, UK, US Demo AI in Autonomous Military Systems

The Australian military has partnered with the UK and the US to showcase the operability of autonomous assets with artificial intelligence.

2 February

Technology

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Raytheon to Develop Next-Gen Microchip for US Military’s Multi-Domain Sensors

The US has awarded Raytheon a contract to develop a next-generation multi-chip solution for terrestrial, aerial, and maritime sensors.

Jan- 2024 -

31 January

Technology

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US DoD Kicks Off Inaugural AI Risk Exercise

The US Department of Defense has initiated its first digital exercise focusing on the risks of generative artificial intelligence systems.

9 January

Technology

U.S. Army medic paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct COVID-19 testing on 10% of their assigned personnel on Caserma Ederle, Italy, May 15, 2020. The testing helps ensure the brigade is ready for cross country movement when necessary, even under pandemic conditions.

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US Discusses Emerging Tech to Bolster Biothreat Security

The US has conducted a summit to discuss emerging technologies to alleviate infectious diseases as outlined in the 2023 Biodefense Posture.

9 January

Air

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US Army Delivers GlobalRanger Helicopter to Guatemalan Air Force

The Guatemalan Air Force has received a Bell 429 GlobalRanger helicopter as part of a foreign military sale with the US Army.

8 January

Arms

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China Sanctions Five American Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Weapons Sales

The People’s Republic of China has sanctioned five US defense contractors in response to their arms sales to Taiwan.

4 January

Land

Final 50 JLTVs delivered to Lithuanian Ministry of Defence under a 2019 contract with the US

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US Completes First Stage of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Shipment to Lithuania

The US has completed the first stage of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle deliveries to Lithuania as part of a 2019 contract.

Dec- 2023 -

19 December

Technology

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and Verizon demonstrated 5G streaming for real-time visualization content on edge computing devices to advance Department of Defense sustainment missions.

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Lockheed, Verizon Showcase 5G-Powered 3D Streaming Tech

Lockheed Martin and Verizon have tested a 5G-enabled 3D streaming solution supporting US Department of Defense sustainment missions.

14 December

Americas

US Marine Corps soldier uses a Radio Agile Integrated Device to control a Mission Master unmanned ground vehicle during Exercise Apollo Shield 2023

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Mobilicom to Integrate Radio Into US DoD’s RAID System

The US Department of Defense has selected cybersecurity company Mobilicom to integrate its radio into the Radio Agile Integrated Device.

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