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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2023) A global advanced reconnaissance craft is deployed in the Pacific Ocean during the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.1. IBP 23.1 is a U.S. Pacific Fleet experiment, executed by U.S. 3rd Fleet, operationalizing multi-domain employment of unmanned systems to create fleet warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek Kelley)

Navy CNO unveils ‘Project 33’ with a heavy emphasis on robotic systems, information dominance

The forthcoming push is part of Adm. Lisa Franchetti's “CNO Navigation Plan."

Sep 18, 2024 By Jon Harper

An Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel stands by at the Del Mar Boat Basin as part of Project Convergence Capstone Four, Feb. 23, 2024 at Camp Pendleton, CA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

Marine expeditionary force to get autonomous ‘narco boat’ for experimentation

The III MEF will soon receive a new semi-submersible unmanned platform known as the autonomous low-profile vessel, according to the commander of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.

Sep 4, 2024 By Jon Harper

Multinational ships sail in formation July 22, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

Navy’s Project Overmatch steams ahead at RIMPAC

The recently concluded Rim of the Pacific exercise included participation from 29 nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and…

Aug 15, 2024 By Jon Harper

Mariners aboard research vessel Bold Horizon recover a launched large displacement unmanned undersea vehicle (Dive-LD by Anduril) in San Diego Bay during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 24.1, March 05, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Ian Delossantos)

Second Replicator tranche to include Anduril’s autonomous underwater drones

The company previously announced plans to launch a new factory to speed up the manufacturing of Dive-LD uncrewed systems.

Aug 14, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visits the Anduril booth at the annual Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber conference in 2023. (Anduril photo).

Anduril announces new facility to streamline autonomous systems, weapons production

The Arsenal-1 plant will produce modular, software-defined autonomous systems that can be quickly scaled for conflict in the Indo-Pacific, according to Anduril.

Aug 8, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Washington DC - Capitol and money — Washington DC – Capitol (Getty Images)

Senate appropriators recommend ‘full funding’ for Replicator — and potentially even more money

The Senate Appropriations Committee just approved a defense spending bill for fiscal 2025 that includes multiple provisions related to the Pentagon's autonomous systems initiative.

Aug 2, 2024 By Jon Harper

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed (D-RI) (L) and ranking member Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) talk before a confirmation hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on July 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Senators amplify concerns about pace of fielding AI-enabled counter-drone systems

A report accompanying the Senate version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act highlighted members’ concerns about where things stand.

Jul 12, 2024 By Jon Harper

U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Hood, Texas-based 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and the Vilseck, Germany-based 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, participate in closing ceremonies for Iron Sword 2014 in Pabrade, Lithuania, Nov. 13. More than 2,500 troops from nine NATO countries, including Canada, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the United States and the United Kingdom, participated in the two-week, multinational combined arms exercise, aimed at enhancing interoperability and ensuring readiness to complete offensive and defensive operations. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Anderson)

Hicks urges NATO to grow industrial capacity, adopt Replicator-like systems

“We need to more rapidly and responsibly adopt new technologies wherever they can add military value — like ... all-domain attritable autonomous systems,” U.S. Deputy Secretary of…

Jul 9, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

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Pentagon prepares to issue new classification rules for Replicator

According to a senior official, “the guidance for what will remain classified is not publicly releasable.”

May 21, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

NAVAL BASE CORONADO (May 15, 2024) – Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) from Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3) operate remotely in San Diego Bay ahead of the unit’s establishment ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)

Navy stands up new robo-ship squadron as Pentagon pursues Replicator systems

USVRON Three, commanded by Capt. Derek Rader, will oversee a fleet of small uncrewed surface vessels.

May 20, 2024 By Jon Harper