Ripsaw M5 - Robotic Combat Vehicle

https://www.textronsystems.com/capabilities/innovations/remote-combat-vehicle-rcv-team-ripsaw

Bringing together speed of innovation and proven program execution, the Ripsaw M5 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) is ready for the fight. Ripsaw M5 is the 5th generation of Ripsaw providing speed, mobility and unmanned capability. The M5 can silently maneuver and keep pace with the current and future maneuver forces, pushing capabilities beyond the human formation.

Key Benefits

Proven robotic control and interfaces
Hardened wireless connection
Scalable/configurable armor, suspension and final drives
Open architecture
FLIR 360-degree perception technology
Field modularity based on mission

Multi-Domain Mission Agility:

FLIR SUGV
FLIR Gimbal
FLIR SkyRaider
Medium Caliber Cannon
Crows-Javelin
Mine Clearing Line (MICLIC)
Mine Plow
IED Defeat Roller

Judgment Day is one step closer.

Scott Hala said:

Judgment Day is one step closer.

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A BVLOS combat UGV by Milrem Robotics and ST Engineering

Vikhr: Reborn as Robot. Russian UGV equipped with drones and a precision battle module

Russia’s classic Vikhr ВMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle has been redesigned to be fully autonomous. Now with the help of a drone and six cameras, the VIKHR can be remotely controlled from the safety of a bunker. Combat Approved checks out VIKHR’s 7.62 machine gun, AGS-17 grenade launcher and its massive 30mm cannon.

You want Skynet?

Scott Hala said:

You want Skynet?

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We're getting there although I don't see any military ever being stupid enough to not implement an override system. That introduces a vulnerability since an adversary could compromise and use it, but there are all kinds of issues with reliable and secure remote control anyway, so the introduction of a fail-safe override doesn't require much more work since you need a reliable and secure remote control system in the first place to make the weapon worthwhile.

At least I'll be prepared, regardless:

My basement:



My 15 Megaton Mk17 (purchased surplus):



My Safeguard ABM system (purchased surplus):



My prepper supplies (I'm trying to lose weight):



But surviving has a downside:



But at least I'll have enough to read. (Note to self - get some spare glasses):



(all images from X-Ray Delta One's flickr account linked to in another thread of mine posted today)

I don't have to worry about prepping, I am on the priority list for the Alpha site via the SGC. While you guys are hiding from machines I'll be hanging out SG-1 and the Tok'ra.