QinetiQ

[The Armchair Soldier]

Autonomous Last Mile Resupply: TITAN robot put through its paces
Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has concluded phase one of its Autonomous Last Mile Resupply programme, which challenged industry and academia to design pioneering technology to deliver vital supplies to soldiers on the front line.

Among the entrants selected to participate in the programme was the TITAN autonomous ground vehicle, produced by QinetiQ in collaboration with Milrem, which showcased its capability at QinetiQ’s Hurn proving ground in February.[/quote]Read More: https://www.qinetiq.com/Blogs/2018/04/A ... e-Resupply

[jimthelad]

Needs a quad javelin/HVM launcher and you have your close overwatch capability. Control from Ares (maybe carry on back davit) and fit with a networked RWS. It might be possible to control more than 1 per vehicle as well.

[RetroSicotte]

Oh how I'd love to see that thing given to the squaddies for a day of "testing".

[SKB]

Shame that BBC2's Robot Wars is cancelled, that might have won it.

[Ron5]

"her platoon"

Sigh.

[shark bait]

Looks good, following the US approach of developing autonomy for 'logistics'.

Surprised (and a little disappointed) the daily mail haven't caught on with any terminator headlines yet....

[RetroSicotte]

Looks good, following the US approach of developing autonomy for 'logistics'.

Surprised (and a little disappointed) the daily mail haven't caught on with any terminator headlines yet....

Now now, Shark. Don't shame them. Terminator has four syllables, you need to give the Daily Mail time to work that one out.

[RetroSicotte]

Shame that BBC2's Robot Wars is cancelled, that might have won it.

Exposed tracks with Carbide around? Good luck. :p

[SKB]

(Qinetiq) 4 Dec 2018

See what happened when an RAF Atlas delivered the heaviest overall load ever air-dropped by a UK aircraft.

(Qinetiq) 12 Dec 2018

[Timmymagic]

Article Text

QinetiQ is to provide the US Army’s Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO) with a uniquely developed version of its Banshee Jet 80+.

Known as the MQM-185B, the target will help the US Army train for real-world scenarios by flying the hyper-realistic threat targets.

The MQM-185B aerial target combines QinetiQ’s technology with the advanced options required by the TSMO to deliver a capability uniquely optimised for the US Army. As a result, the Banshee will be compatible with the TSMO’s proprietary Army Ground Aerial Target Control System (AGATCS).

Ryan Peterson, Customer Account Manager, QinetiQ Target Systems, said: “Using highly accurate targets such as the Banshee is becoming a necessity for our defense customers. As the threat environment increases in complexity, organisations such as TSMO are seeking technology capable of delivering complex training and evaluation exercises.”

He added: “The MQM-185B, combined with QinetiQ’s engineering and operational flexibility, enables us to deliver a customized platform that satisfies TSMO requirements and makes its operations more agile and cost effective. We’re delighted to be supporting the US Army as it strengthens its training and Test and Evaluation capabilities.”

Flown in over 40 countries and used during exercises launched from the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, the Banshee Jet 80+ provides the opportunity to run accurate drills by emulating cruise missiles and enemy fast jets which may be faced on mission.

The MQM-185B has a maximum altitude of 30,000ft and can also perform low level sea skimming and terrain following, delivering a realistic adversary to train against. According to QinetiQ, the use of the drone targets will be key to the US Army and their allies in improving their defense capabilities as the Banshee is able to emulate a wide variety of in-theatre threats.

[Ron5]

Made in the UK?

[Jensy]

Made in the UK?

Yes. Used to be the Meggitt Banshee, and before that Target Technology Ltd.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meggitt_Banshee

[Jensy]

Made in the UK?

Yes. Used to be the Meggitt Banshee, and before that Target Technology Ltd.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meggitt_Banshee

There's a rather snazzy new Banshee NG that QinetiQ was showing off in April.



https://www.qinetiq.com/en/what-we-do/s ... banshee-ng

[Jensy]

Sticking his tongue out at the audience isn't going to sell many