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."
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Pacific Air Forces eyeing Replicator systems to ‘complement’ day-to-day operations
There’s still much to puzzle out regarding the overarching concepts of operation for Replicator capabilities, according to the commander of Pacific Air Forces.
Marine commandant’s new planning guidance emphasizes C2 investments
“My observations over the last year reinforce my belief that command and control, as well as our ability to share data, will play an outsized role in…
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…
Report: Air Force CCA program still faces cost, bureaucratic hurdles despite positive movement
A new report from CSIS says the Air Force's existing acquisition culture could turn the drone program into one that is too expensive and exquisite to produce…
Military services face sustainment burdens from Replicator systems
The Pentagon aims to field thousands of “attritable autonomous” systems across multiple domains by August 2025 to help the U.S. armed forces counter China’s military buildup.
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Navy aiming for $15M price tag for CCA drones; avoid long-term sustainment costs
The sea service wants to acquire AI-enabled cooperative combat aircraft that are “consumable,” said Rear Adm. Stephen Tedford, program executive officer for unmanned aviation and strike weapons.
Anduril, Palantir awarded contracts for Army robotic combat vehicle software system integration
The move comes as the Army is looking to acquire new unmanned platforms with autonomous capabilities.
Congress to DOD: Explain how you’re going to use and sustain Replicator drones
The 2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act would task the DOD to brief key committees on its plans for Replicator within 60 days of enactment.
Army proposing 3 systems for 2nd round of Replicator; 1 picked for initial tranche
The stated goal of Replicator is to deliver thousands of relatively low-cost, “attritable” unmanned systems in 18 to 24 months to help the Pentagon counter China’s military buildup.