FTUAS competitor trials were “very successful”, says US Army official
Prototypes from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems recently passed through MOSA conformance trials and flight tests.
The Malaysian police force has received its second Guardian UGV following issues with the electrical software equipment.
The UGV was first delivered in 2014 as part of an order for two units however electrical issues arose resulting in the system being sent back to the manufacturer for repairs. The Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) displayed the new UGV at their exhibit at GPEC Asia in Kuala Lumpur and showcased its capabilities during live demonstrations.
‘We had people come to Malaysia from the manufacturer to fix the problem and the UGV was given back to us in August this year,’ explained an
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Prototypes from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems recently passed through MOSA conformance trials and flight tests.
Funds for the second phase of this effort will be allocated in the US Department of Defense (DoD) FY2026 budget request.
The Caméléon LG UGV includes remote operational capabilities and real-time hazard detection.
The UAS, which detects and tracks drone swarms, will be demonstrated to the US Air Force Global Strike team in January 2025.
Despite claiming there was no need for a drone corps, Army Aviation remains ready to address UAS and CUAS warfighter requirements, as it focuses on adaptability and rapid deployment across all levels of warfare.
Kiev and Moscow have been competing over who can better harness the ongoing revolution in military affairs caused by AI-controlled and human-operated robots and drones.