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DARPA has tested a tank-like robotic vehicle called RACER Heavy Platform | Gagadget.com

DARPA, the US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency, has announced successful tests of its new autonomous vehicles under the RACER programme.

The goal of 100K artillery shells per month is back in sight, Army says – Defense One

The U.S. Army is on a path to triple its monthly production of 155mm shells following the passage of the Ukraine supplemental, its vice chief of …

China-US defense chiefs’ recent talks have achieved ‘positive, practical’ outcomes

China-US defense chiefs’ recent talks have achieved “positive, practical” outcomes: China’s Defense Ministry.

India looks beyond Russia for defense imports – POLITICO.eu

The war in Ukraine, Western sanctions, India’s concerns over the quality of Russian kit and its desire to develop an indigenous defense industry …

RACER Experiment 4 — RACER Heavy Platform (RHP) Highlight Video – YouTube

DARPA’s Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program recently conducted its fourth experiment (E4) to assess the …

DARPA VTOL Down Select Expected In Weeks As Designs Mature

DARPA is likely to make a down select for a high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) prototype program within weeks.

US tests bigger, meaner variant of Terminator-like robot drone tank – Interesting Engineering

DARPA has reported the successful testing of its latest, giant 12-ton TEXTRON M5 RIPSAW-based RACER autonomous ground vehicle.

The Department of Defense’s In Extremis Legal Challenges During Modern Warfare

DoD lawyers face complex legal challenges amid ongoing wars, modern warfare, technological advancements, and evolving legal standards.

After $15 Billion in Military Aid, Israel Calls Alliance With U.S. ‘Ironclad’ – The New York Times

The money from Washington, which includes $5 billion to replenish Israel’s defenses and $1 billion for Gazan civilians, comes as Israel readies to …

Biden signs foreign aid bill, says weapons to be sent to allies within hours – Roll Call

President Biden signed a $95.3 billion emergency spending measure to aid Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan that divided congressional Republicans.