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AUVSI 2017: Technologies threaten USMC ops

9th May 2017 - 13:00 GMT | by Scott Gourley in Dallas

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Building on several years of demonstration and experimentation experience, the US Marine Corps had defined a way ahead for robotics and autonomous systems. However, that experience is balanced against the fact that similar technologies could be employed by potential adversaries.

That was the message during an educational briefing by Dr Bill Powers, a former marine corps officer and research fellow at the Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities.

Speaking on the opening day at AUVSI Exponential in Dallas, Texas, Powers asserted, 'Robots are coming.'

Establishing a foundation of documentation like the Joint Concept for Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Powers pointed

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AUVSI 2017: Technologies threaten USMC ops

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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

Ireland begins work on buying fighter jets and doubling the naval fleet

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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

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UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

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Scott Gourley

Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan

New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

Ireland begins work on buying fighter jets and doubling the naval fleet

UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan

New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

Launch of Gilat Defense targets DoD market

UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

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