Technology
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Apr- 2021 -13 April
Russia Establishing First Robot Tank Unit
In a bid to further strengthen its firepower amid increasing tension with Ukraine, the Russian government said it is now setting up its first military unit featuring strike robots.
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9 April
Chinese ‘Airborne Aircraft Carrier’ Launches Drone Swarm
A Chinese company test-flew an “airborne swarm carrier,” state media said, without disclosing make or features of the “mother drone” or smaller drones.
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9 April
French Soldiers Train With Robot Dog in Combat Exercise
A four-legged robot recently took part in a two-day military exercise alongside French soldiers.
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8 April
USAF Valkyrie Drone Launches Another Drone in Flight
A US Air Force Valkyrie drone launched another drone from its internal bay for the first time during a test flight last month.
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7 April
US Army Developing Self-Reliant Drones
The US Army is working on a project to make all of its unmanned air vehicles self-sufficient on the battlefield.
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6 April
US Army Calls for Facial Recognition Tech to Secure Bases
The US Army has issued a call for proposals to install a facial recognition security system at the entry points of all its bases.
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2 April
US Army Seeking Logistical Software for ‘Disconnected Environment’
The US Army is seeking software for its logistical support organizations that can function in a disconnected, “limited bandwidth operational environment.”
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1 April
US Navy to Replace Super Hornets With Mix of Manned, Unmanned Aircraft
The US Navy’s planned replacement of its fleet of over 500 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets by 2030 comprises a mix of manned and unmanned aircraft functioning in tandem to complete missions.
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Mar- 2021 -31 March
US Navy to Establish Unmanned Vessel Division
The US Navy’s “first-of-its-kind” operational command to test and develop a new generation of unmanned surface vessels is set to begin deployment next year.
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30 March
US Army to Undertake Final Testing of ‘Robotic Mule’ Unmanned Vehicle
The US Army will begin the final testing of “robotic mule” unmanned ground vehicles next month, aiming to lighten the load for infantrymen.
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