General Atomics unveils the long-range Wildfire drone 🚀
General Atomics just pulled the curtain back on the Wildfire, a new concept drone that can fly a staggering 11,500 miles without stopping.
This machine isn't meant to just look around. It is built to carry anti-ship missiles. This means it can fly huge distances over the ocean to strike targets far from its home base. It effectively acts as a reusable, long-range missile platform. ✈️
For perspective, the well-known MQ-9 Reaper, also made by General Atomics, has a flight range of about 1,150 miles. The Wildfire increases that potential reach by tenfold. This drastically changes the math for how far away a launch platform needs to be from its target. 🌊
The goal here is to keep the equipment and operators as far from the front line as possible.
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General Atomics just pulled the curtain back on the Wildfire, a new concept drone that can fly a staggering 11,500 miles without stopping.
This machine isn't meant to just look around. It is built to carry anti-ship missiles. This means it can fly huge distances over the ocean to strike targets far from its home base. It effectively acts as a reusable, long-range missile platform. ✈️
For perspective, the well-known MQ-9 Reaper, also made by General Atomics, has a flight range of about 1,150 miles. The Wildfire increases that potential reach by tenfold. This drastically changes the math for how far away a launch platform needs to be from its target. 🌊
The goal here is to keep the equipment and operators as far from the front line as possible.
Distance is no longer a shield.
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Armed combat robot tested for frontline operations
ARX Robotics and ROBONEERS completed integration tests of the SABER weapon module on the GEREON uncrewed ground vehicle on October 29. This platform aims to provide remote fire support in active conflict zones by allowing operators to manage weapons from a safe distance.
The system pairs a .50-caliber M2 heavy machine gun or a 40 mm MK 19 automatic grenade launcher with the mobility of the GEREON vehicle. This setup allows the unit to maneuver into position and return fire while soldiers remain out of the direct line of sight.
The companies plan to deliver the first armed configurations to defense forces by the end of 2026.
GEREON units already operate in the field for non-combat tasks like transporting supplies, electronic warfare, and medical evacuations. Adding the weapon module transforms these vehicles into active combat support units that keep personnel away from frontline hazards. 🤖
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ARX Robotics and ROBONEERS completed integration tests of the SABER weapon module on the GEREON uncrewed ground vehicle on October 29. This platform aims to provide remote fire support in active conflict zones by allowing operators to manage weapons from a safe distance.
The system pairs a .50-caliber M2 heavy machine gun or a 40 mm MK 19 automatic grenade launcher with the mobility of the GEREON vehicle. This setup allows the unit to maneuver into position and return fire while soldiers remain out of the direct line of sight.
The companies plan to deliver the first armed configurations to defense forces by the end of 2026.
GEREON units already operate in the field for non-combat tasks like transporting supplies, electronic warfare, and medical evacuations. Adding the weapon module transforms these vehicles into active combat support units that keep personnel away from frontline hazards. 🤖
#Robotics ⚡ #MilitaryTech ⚡ #Automation
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