Extremely interesting DARPA work on robotic autonomy, with private sector spinoffs born from these UGV efforts.
Note the emphasis on the speed of neural network re-training - very much a recurring theme in the DoD's AI adoption.
Following extensive testing with U.S. Army and Marine Corps partners, as well as teams from Overland AI and FieldAI Federal, the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program is nearing completion.
RACER’s impact will extend beyond the program’s conclusion, providing advanced autonomous capabilities that can transform military operations and encourage further private sector investment.
RACER technology can be integrated into any vehicle with the necessary sensors, enabling autonomous operation in challenging off-road environments without reliance on GPS or pre-mapped routes, and at mission-relevant speeds.
Check out end-of-program highlights here: https://lnkd.in/ejBSKX7r
We are proud to have participated in this ground-breaking program that pushed autonomous off-road driving technology to new heights. A huge thanks and congratulations to the entire DARPA RACER staff, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory for their collaboration, and to all the performer teams who participated over the past 5 years.
Through the DARPA RACER program, FieldAI contributed key autonomy advancements �� uncertainty-aware perception, planning and control, and traversability analysis. These advancements have unlocked capabilities that support autonomous operation in the most challenging off-road environments, without reliance on GPS or pre-mapped routes, operating on edge. Our autonomous off-road software stack has proven itself over extreme terrain, capable of traversing 30+ kilometers per mission without any human intervention needed.
We are excited to be transitioning those capabilities to real world operational use, benefiting customers in a wide variety of domains and industries from material transportation, logistics, mining, construction, manufacturing and beyond.
Learn more about our federal work: 👉 FieldAI Federal https://bit.ly/4qxoYXM#UGV#AI#Autonomy#Defense#DefenseInnovation#GroundRobotics
Following extensive testing with U.S. Army and Marine Corps partners, as well as teams from Overland AI and FieldAI Federal, the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program is nearing completion.
RACER’s impact will extend beyond the program’s conclusion, providing advanced autonomous capabilities that can transform military operations and encourage further private sector investment.
RACER technology can be integrated into any vehicle with the necessary sensors, enabling autonomous operation in challenging off-road environments without reliance on GPS or pre-mapped routes, and at mission-relevant speeds.
Check out end-of-program highlights here: https://lnkd.in/ejBSKX7r
HII has announced the successful shipboard deployment and recovery of a REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle (UUV) using the company’s automated launch and recovery system, Sea Launcher.
Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHXxuBGMHII#naval#navy#defense
𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗠 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲.
Code and pixels play a vital role in addressing the training needs of military personnel by offering innovative solutions. Missiles, rifles, UAVs, and military vehicles are sophisticated technologies designed to enhance military capabilities and ensure operational effectiveness. However, the effectiveness of these systems is heavily reliant on the quality of training that the personnel operating them receive.
https://lnkd.in/gF-bfxM5#ietm#technicaldocumentation#codeandpixels#OperationManuals#technicalpublications#servicesmanual#technicalmanuals
Remember how complicated LEGO builds felt as a kid? Now imagine building an aircraft.
A single aircraft can require 2–6 million parts from global sources!
– Engine & Propulsion Components
– Structural Assemblies
– Electronics & Avionics
– Landing Gear & Safety Systems
– defense subsystems (guidance hardware, radar, control electronics)
Check out one of my favorites, the F-35 Lightning II, by Lockheed Martin.
#flybabyfly#military#USA#defense#lego#airplane#business
🇵🇰 Pakistan showcases the JF-17 Block III at the World Defense Show 2026
Pakistan is presenting the JF-17 Thunder Block III at WDS 2026, highlighting the platform’s evolution into a modern, multi-role combat aircraft. The Block III variant features an AESA radar, advanced avionics, enhanced electronic warfare suite, and beyond-visual-range air combat capability, underscoring Pakistan’s growing indigenous aerospace and combat aircraft modernization efforts.
#GDIatWDS2026#WAWatWDS2026#JF17#BlockIII#Pakistan#WDS2026#Defense#Aerospace
🇵🇰 Pakistan showcases the JF-17 Block III at the World Defense Show 2026
Pakistan is presenting the JF-17 Thunder Block III at WDS 2026, highlighting the platform’s evolution into a modern, multi-role combat aircraft. The Block III variant features an AESA radar, advanced avionics, enhanced electronic warfare suite, and beyond-visual-range air combat capability, underscoring Pakistan’s growing indigenous aerospace and combat aircraft modernization efforts.
#GDIatWDS2026#WAWatWDS2026#JF17#BlockIII#Pakistan#WDS2026#Defense#Aerospace
🇵🇰 Pakistan showcases the JF-17 Block III at the World Defense Show 2026
Pakistan is presenting the JF-17 Thunder Block III at WDS 2026, highlighting the platform’s evolution into a modern, multi-role combat aircraft. The Block III variant features an AESA radar, advanced avionics, enhanced electronic warfare suite, and beyond-visual-range air combat capability, underscoring Pakistan’s growing indigenous aerospace and combat aircraft modernization efforts.
#GDIatWDS2026#WAWatWDS2026#JF17#BlockIII#Pakistan#WDS2026#Defense#Aerospace
