Combat

ATLAS Uncrewed “Combat Wingman” Fighting Vehicle Unveiled

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BAE Systems has launched its new uncrewed ground vehicle, or UGV, the Autonomous Tactical Light Armor System (ATLAS) Collaborative Combat Variant (CCV), a roughly 11-ton 8×8 vehicle, developed in Australia, and pitched as a “combat wingman” with the potential for a high degree of autonomy. Armed with a powerful 25mm Bushmaster cannon, the vehicle is … Read more

Russia’s Aspirational Grom Combat Drone’s Design Totally Changes, Ditches Stealth For Speed

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A new Russian design concept for a ‘loyal wingman’-type drone has been unveiled, marking the country’s latest aspirational foray into unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs). Interestingly, the Kronshtadt company that designed the Grom (meaning Thunder) previously displayed another UCAV concept under the same name. However, the new fighter-like version of the Grom is very different, … Read more