The US Marine Corps is planning to use a cash prize effort in development and procurement of its MUX unmanned aircraft
Cash prizes are an unorthodox way of procuring a major weapon system
US marines and sailors are testing out a host of unmanned technologies that could potentially help solve some of their logistical challenges when operating in remote areas, including the arming and refuelling of F-35B Lightning II aircraft.
The US Army Futures Command is issuing a solicitation request to industry to collect information on emerging robotics and sensor technologies for small tactical units under the incipient Smart Targeting Environment for Lower Level Assets (STELLA) programme.
A new study recommends the Pentagon embrace a new systems warfare strategy centred around seamless information sharing and a networked kill web
The new strategy would help the Department of Defense prepare for warfare in highly contested environments