Swarms of low-cost, expendable robotic systems offer a new way of solving tough military operational problems, both for the United States and adversaries. The United States must experiment with and explore the opportunities and threats posed by robotic swarms in order to take advantage of this emerging technology.
Highlights
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Soldier Swarm: New ground Combat Tactics for the Era of Multi-Domain Battle
When the US military prepares to fight its next major war, it won’t be planning to fight the insurgents it has faced over the last fifteen years. As China and Russia begin to ...
By Lauren Fish & Justin Lynch
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Robotics on the Battlefield Part II: The Coming Swarm
20YY Warfare Initiative Director Paul Scharre explores the power of robot swarms and includes specific recommendations for action to preserve U.S. military dominance in an age...
By Paul Scharre
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Unleash the Swarm: The Future of Warfare
Could swarms of low-cost expendable systems change how militaries fight? Last November, Under Secretary of Defense Frank Kendall asked the Defense Science Board to examine a r...
By Paul Scharre