Defence IQ Glossary: Automation

Commanders can dictate the terms of the first man engagement with a threat, greatly reducing the risk to ground forces

NATO military strategists increasingly acknowledge that the future of war is in cities. How are armoured vehicle requirements evolving to reflect this?

Tech companies are seizing opportunities under the UK MoD’s latest drive for intelligent, autonomous solutions.

Fear of removing the man-in-the-loop and embracing AI and automation may be hampering the efficiency of armed forces.

Boston Dynamics has released footage of its latest robot - a wheeled humanoid machine called Handle, which can leap 4ft high, navigate stairs and lift 100 lbs.

Thales is unveiling its AUSS concept (Autonomous Underwater & Surface System) long-range hybrid multi-mission multi-sensors remote-controlled system capable of operating both above and below the...

The Throwbot, designed by the robotics specialists at ReconRobotics Inc. in Minnesota, has been chosen by the U.S. Army’s Rapid Equipping Force to provide four- and five-man fire teams with imme...

The next generation in tactical military robot systems is here. At Eurosatory RoconRobotics Inc. will unveil the Throwbot XT, a throwable micro-robot use for reconnaissance missions in theatre. The...

She's been at ground zero in the thick of the rescue efforts following the 9/11 attacks in New York City. She's been supervising unmanned rescue activities at the Fukushima Power plant in the aftermat...

Fallout from the epic earthquake and resultant tsunami that struck Japan on 11 March is expected to have produced £146 billion in damage, according to World Bank figures. Much of this damage is...

Global budgets for military robotics are set to expand by 70% in the next five years, according to a recent study conducted by ABI Research. A breakdown of the figures from the study show diversity am...

This interview features commentary from RAF Group Captain (Retired) Chris Granville-White, CBE, who chaired the 8th Annual UCAV Conference in London. Here he discusses the political and legal landscap...