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DARPA Chooses SRI International for Designing Visual Intelligence System

SRI International will be designing a visual intelligence program, called VIGIL, which is being funded by the Mind’s Eye program of the U.S Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and will be integrated with other components of the Mind’s Eye program that are being developed by research teams across the globe.

From SRI International 23 Jun 2011

William Lynn Says Robotics Key to U.S. Military Despite Budget Cuts

William Lynn, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defence said that the US would strive to keep its lead in unmanned robotic technology despite the $400 billion reduction in defense spending. The cuts in defence budget are part of the Obama government’s goal of reducing the U.S. deficit over the next 12 years.

21 Jun 2011

U.S Military to Lead in Unmanned Robotic Technology Despite Budget Cuts

The U.S Deputy Secretary of Defence stated that the military would continue to be the leader in using unmanned robotic technology despite cost cutting measures of $ 400 billion in the defence budget. William Lynn, the Deputy Secretary, added that the Pentagon would continue to lead in the cyber security and long-range target striking using missiles, electronic attacks and aircraft.

21 Jun 2011

Kairos Autonomi Receives 5 Million Dollar Contract from the Naval Air Systems Command

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded a 5 Million dollar contract to Kairos Autonomi towards the Navy Moving Land Target Program. The duration of the contract is split into one base year and four option years, with the contract expiring in March 2014.

18 Jun 2011

South Korean Army Considering Deploying Robots in Asymmetric Military Operations

A specialist suggested the deployment of robots in the South Korean Army in an effort to surpass North Korean Army’s numerical superiority.

14 Jun 2011

Annual Military Robotics Forum to Discuss Latest Robotics Technologies for Soldier Safety

The topics that will be discussed at the 4th Annual Military Robotics Forum include the latest developments in robotic technology for the safety, security and efficient performance of the war fighter.

13 Jun 2011

South Korea Looks to Military Robots for Security

UPI reports that South Korea is seriously considering military robots as part of an effort to counter North Korea’s military supremacy in troop numbers. The tension between the two nations has been on slow boil for many years now with occasional conflict common across the border.

12 Jun 2011