Atlas UAS excels in LE-SR requirements with GPS-independent nav, mesh comms, and modularity.

The U.S. Army conducted a Special User Demonstration (SUD) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to test its Launched Effects (LE) systems, a new class of autonomous platforms designed for reconnaissance, targeting, and kinetic strikes. This event marked the first time Soldiers received hands-on training with these systems, which are part of the Army’s broader strategy to field autonomous platforms across all divisions by 2026. The demonstration emphasized Soldier feedback to refine the systems, drive doctrine, and inform acquisition strategies. The US Army’s modular and iterative approach aims to continuously update the technology based on operational needs and industry advancements, aligning with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s goal of achieving "drone dominance" by 2027. “Getting that feedback from the soldiers, from the commander in the field, helps us drive industry from the standpoint of what are the pros and cons of the capability,' said Brig. Gen. Cain Baker, Director, Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team. "From a larger perspective across the Army, it drives our doctrine, our organization, the materiel solution, the training aspect.” https://lnkd.in/gMiGU7hZ #LaunchedEffects #ContinuousTransformation Futures and Concepts Center I PEO Aviation I Aviation Center of Excellence I U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center I U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command I America's First Corps (I Corps) I 7th Infantry Division I U.S. Army Long Range Precision Fires CFT I Soldier Lethality CFT

Pentagon forms new task force to fast-track counter-drone capabilities The creation of the new task force also puts an end to the Joint Counter-small UAS Office, which was formed in 2019 and led by the Army.  https://lnkd.in/dpK7PbvS

The Army has released a solicitation calling for "low-cost drones made by America's world-leading engineers and AI experts" with capabilities including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, communication relay and strike. These UAS's are being aimed at integration in Army exercises and scaling to every Army division and multi-domain task force. The Army plans to use a challenge-based OTA sourcing model to select solutions with responses being due on August 20. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/6QWX30sP0ua

As part of its ongoing effort to master land autonomy, the US Army recently selected Forterra, Overland AI, and Scout AI to integrate their respective autonomy solutions into the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). This initiative will serve as a crucial testbed for solving some of the most difficult navigational challenges in land warfare: cluttered terrain, narrow passages, dense foliage, and unpredictable obstacles. Successfully navigating this frontier, however, requires more than technological breakthroughs. The challenge for innovators is not just technical. As systems take on greater responsibility, building stakeholder trust becomes paramount. Only then can innovation translate into widespread adoption and operational impact. At Polemos Advisors, our mission is to help defense innovators overcome such hurdles by creating the frameworks for governance and strategic communications which are essential for turning groundbreaking capabilities into widely adopted and responsibly used assets. ✴️ Visit our website to learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/gzRm-eB2 ✴️ Media report on ISV contracts: https://lnkd.in/esbwA7c2 #LandAutonomy #USArmy #DefenseTech #MilitaryAI #Innovation #VentureCapital

Lantronix’s TAA-Compliant Edge AI Solution Powers Teal Drones for U.S. Army’s SRR Program August 20, 2025 Lantronix has announced that its TAA- and NDAA-compliant solution, utilizing the Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB5165 processor, has been selected by Teal Drones, a Red Cat Holdings company, for the production of Black Widow drones under the U.S. Army’s Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program. https://lnkd.in/gwrkmv5m #Lantronix #SRR

The future of ground autonomy is being written now, and Overland AI is leading the way. The Army has tapped Overland through the UxS Autonomous Maneuver Program to help define and deliver true autonomous capability for the battlefield. “We really see this as a springboard for ground autonomy in the Army,” Stephanie Bonk, Overland president and co-founder, told Breaking Defense on Wednesday. “This is going to really define where the Army is going in the future." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gkAb87Ax

“Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine demonstrate how advances in hardware, software and tactics are making drones more autonomous, easily acquired and deadlier.” The Army has taken note, pursuing new capabilities to counter drone threats while ramping up training and education for soldiers, from basic training to specialized courses. #ReadMore in ARMY magazine: https://loom.ly/skaF74g #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy

The Navy is accelerating its unmanned future, awarding key contracts to major defense contractors to develop Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones. This move is part of a larger Pentagon push to rapidly integrate autonomous systems to augment manned fleets and minimize risk to personnel. The article dives into how these "loyal wingmen" will be a game-changer for naval aviation and defense. #Navy #Defense #Drones #UnmannedSystems #Aerospace #Military #DefenseContracts #Innovation https://lnkd.in/gR9JMaz5

Aerovironment Inc Delivers P550 Small #UAS to U.S. #Army for Enhanced Reconnaissance and Mission Readiness Aerovironment Inc has successfully delivered its Group 2 P550™ small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (#sUAS) to the U.S. Army as part of the Long-Range Reconnaissance (#LRR) program. This delivery #supports the Army's Transformation in Contact (#TiC) brigades, enhancing battlefield #adaptability and mission flexibility. 🔧 Key Features: ✅ Modular Open Systems Approach (#MOSA): Enables rapid reconfiguration in under five minutes without tools. ✅Payload Capacity: Supports up to 15 pounds of #payload. ✅Endurance: Operates for up to 5 hours on battery #power. ✅Gross Takeoff Weight: 55 #pounds. The P550™ is designed to #empower maneuver forces to quickly respond to evolving mission demands with rapid #deployment, scalability, and superior situational awareness. #AeroVironment #P550 #UAS #USArmy #LongRangeReconnaissance #TransformationInContact #ModularSystems #DefenseInnovation https://lnkd.in/ggz4zDNr

The Royal Navy has just demonstrated something remarkable in the undersea domain. Its new Excalibur XLUUV – a 40-foot uncrewed submarine built under Project Cetus – has been remotely piloted from across the world, operating thousands of miles from the UK. This matters. It can run missions of 1,000 miles, dive deeper than crewed submarines, and carry payloads or sensors into contested waters. It shows how autonomy and remote control are reshaping reach, endurance, and survivability at sea. And it raises hard questions about how we integrate, secure, and trust these systems in modern command-and-control architectures. Uncrewed platforms like this are not simply about replacing people — they’re about extending options, buying decision space, and gathering #data in ways we could not before. The future of naval power will be defined as much by #autonomy, #AI, and digital integration as by steel and propulsion. #defence #defense #military #C4ISR https://lnkd.in/gwpwNruF