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And how, pray tell, does one recharge this? Normal deep recharge takes up to 24 hrs does it not?
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Rheinmetall Canada and Argo getting a look in with the US Army and Marines. Also impressing the Brits and the Japanese.
By Ashley Roqueon September 24, 2024 at 4:37 PM
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By Ashley Roqueon September 24, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Rheinmetall, HDT win Army S-MET Increment II downselect - Breaking Defense
The service awarded both companies a total of $22 million for each to produce eight prototypes for evaluation.
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American Rheinmetall Vehicles Conducts Live-Fire Demo and Continues to Deliver Autonomous Ground Vehicles to the U.S. Marine Corps for Testing, Training, and Deployment - EDR Magazine
8 March 2024 – American Rheinmetall Vehicles (Sterling Heights, MI) and Rheinmetall Canada have successfully conducted a live-fire capability demonstration
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For the third time, the British Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall a contract for its Robotic Platoon Vehicles (RPV) programme.
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RBSL supports British Army with Rheinmetall Mission Master robots | News | Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has secured a training and maintenance contract with Rheinmetall Canada to support the delivery of Rheinmetall Mission Master Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).
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Japan Ministry of Defence procures fleet of autonomous vehicles | ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has secured a multimillion-dollar contract from the Japanese Ministry of Defence to deliver three Mission Master SP unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to Japan by
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The most important development here, IMO, is not the Argo platform itself but the Canadian development of the PATH-A system.
It can be applied to any vehicle, big or small, commercial or military, wheeled or tracked - or amphibious.
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Any convoy, any packet .... reduce the need for drivers and crews. Or at least the need for co-drivers.
Give drivers rest breaks at the wheel. 25% Stand to.
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It can be applied to any vehicle, big or small, commercial or military, wheeled or tracked - or amphibious.
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The Rheinmetall PATH autonomy kit (A-kit) is a proprietary robotic control software suite which integrates autonomous capabilities into existing vehicle fleets.
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Rheinmetall showcases its PATH A-Kit on a various platforms to demonstrate the system’s ability to transform any vehicle platform into an autonomous powerhouse.
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Any convoy, any packet .... reduce the need for drivers and crews. Or at least the need for co-drivers.
Give drivers rest breaks at the wheel. 25% Stand to.
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On my first firefighting course we had to fight a fire inside the structure without breathing apparatus and learn how to use the hose for air. That was done as most smaller commercial boats did not have breathing apparatus.
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I hope the CAF will buy a few testbeds of these.
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Nice prototype , it might be worth spending a bit of R & D money on
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I may have got it wrong.
I have been looking at the Argo 8x8 as the basis for company mobility and for things like heavy weapons platoons.
Is this a platoon or a company asset?
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The lead article references the possibility of mounting the Allen Control Systems Bullfrog C-UAS with an M-240.
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I have been looking at the Argo 8x8 as the basis for company mobility and for things like heavy weapons platoons.
Is this a platoon or a company asset?
Army Testing Robot Dogs Armed with Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Rifles in Middle East
The Army was testing at least one armed quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle at an installation in Saudi Arabia.
Rifle-Armed Robot Dogs Now Being Tested By Marine Special Operators (Updated)
MARSOC is using robotic dogs equipped with remote weapon stations to detect targets automatically before being given approval to fire.
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Marines Test Fire Robot Dog Armed With Rocket Launcher
A rocket launcher-toting robot dog could give Marines a valuable new way to remotely attack armored vehicles, especially in urban areas.
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The lead article references the possibility of mounting the Allen Control Systems Bullfrog C-UAS with an M-240.
Allen Control Systems Demonstrates Autonomous Drone Targeting and Destruction with Bullfrog™ Counter-Drone System at Department of Defense Event
Discover how Allen Control Systems' Bullfrog™ delivers advanced autonomous drone targeting and destruction at a Department of Defense event.
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If generals and senior officers are allowed to take pets on their campaigns, the pets should at least be useful.
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Currently non of the weapons add ons are very practical - as In addition to all the exposed cabling, and limit of the 30 rd magazine it is a bit of a bandwidth and battery hog. All it basically does is give you the ability to say #1 Rifleman take a bound - and it not be a person you are exposing.I may have got it wrong.
I have been looking at the Argo 8x8 as the basis for company mobility and for things like heavy weapons platoons.
Is this a platoon or a company asset?
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Army Testing Robot Dogs Armed with Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Rifles in Middle East
The Army was testing at least one armed quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle at an installation in Saudi Arabia.Rifle-Armed Robot Dogs Now Being Tested By Marine Special Operators (Updated)
MARSOC is using robotic dogs equipped with remote weapon stations to detect targets automatically before being given approval to fire.Marines Test Fire Robot Dog Armed With Rocket Launcher
A rocket launcher-toting robot dog could give Marines a valuable new way to remotely attack armored vehicles, especially in urban areas.
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The lead article references the possibility of mounting the Allen Control Systems Bullfrog C-UAS with an M-240.
Allen Control Systems Demonstrates Autonomous Drone Targeting and Destruction with Bullfrog™ Counter-Drone System at Department of Defense Event
Discover how Allen Control Systems' Bullfrog™ delivers advanced autonomous drone targeting and destruction at a Department of Defense event.Bullfrog™
So while it offers a number of niche capabilities, it also is a logistics burden at this point.
The Q-UGV is a neat item by itself - but most of the bolt on weapon ideas aren't even a Beta test as far as practicality goes.
The cart is getting put ahead of the horse on a lot of these projects.
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My guess is the weapons are mostly to be able to show something "cool", rather than just boring cameras and load bearing capability.
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Getting somewhat offtrack - but Pentagon taps commercial vendors for low-cost, throwaway drones
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LTVs in Latvia.
Too bad our local reg and res light troops can't get some of these haha. Anyone have any insights on the LFE and what's going on with that?
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Read this article a month ago; reread it today. Still worth the read.
CAN BOXER REPLACE WARRIOR AS AN IFV?
By Nicholas Drummond This article considers the controversial question of whether the British Army still needs a tracked infantry fighting vehicle when WARRIOR is retired in 2025 or whether BOXER c…uklandpower.com
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Read this article a month ago; reread it today. Still worth the read.
Of course Boxer could replace Warrior... in the 'maintain a presence in the colonies' role
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whats the difference between an AMPV and a Bradley now? AMPV's are just new builds?
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whats the difference between an AMPV and a Bradley now? AMPV's are just new builds?
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There was a series videos from the CA showing 3 VP driving them around Edmonton. The project is specifically for the fly over LIB so it makes sense to concentrate them with those units. The rest of the light forces mobility project will be different.
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The LTVs will all be based in Latvia minus a small number for driver training. Those will be rotated between the three light battalions as they assume responsibility for the fly over task.
Interestingly these vehicles are not for the GRTF but for the fly over LIB. It’s a nuanced point but highly important distinction. Currently there is a moderate chance all 3VPs Edmonton LTVs are being shifted to Valcartier for a crash driver Trg program.
Interestingly these vehicles are not for the GRTF but for the fly over LIB. It’s a nuanced point but highly important distinction. Currently there is a moderate chance all 3VPs Edmonton LTVs are being shifted to Valcartier for a crash driver Trg program.
