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Northrop Grumman Completes Critical Design Review for Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle

Within six months after signing the Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) agreement with the U.S. Army to build three airships, Northrop Grumman's program team has completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) making this the fourth major milestone achieved by the program since contract award.

2 Feb 2011

Lanna Polytechnic College Develops Five EOD Robots

The Naresuan Maharaj Camp, located in Chiang Mai, announced that they have commissioned the Lanna Polytechnic College to develop an EOD robot.

1 Feb 2011

IRobot Possible Contender for More US Military Orders

A recent report published on the site defensemedianetwork.com declares that the US Army is considering expanding its present order of 45 compact unmanned ground vehicles or SUGVs.

31 Jan 2011

Seoul Looks to Foster Innovation in Robotics

The Yonhap News Agency in Seoul reported that the Government has announced it will spend 100 billion WON (US$89.5 million) on robotics related projects to encourage growth in the cutting edge industry.

30 Jan 2011

Cobham to Acquire German Robot Manufacturer Telerob GmbH

The Germany-based manufacturer of advanced bomb disposal robots and threat response vehicles, Telerob GmbH will shortly be acquired by the British defence technology manufacturer Cobham. Cobham anticipates that the acquisition will allow it to significantly strengthen its ability to deliver market-leading robot products, to fast-growing homeland security markets around the world.

26 Jan 2011

Britain's Ministry of Defence Fosters Civilian Technology Innovation

Richard Tyler, Enterprise Editor for the Telegraph reports that the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) is encouraging small and medium businesses to produce tech-savvy equipment for the forces.

26 Jan 2011

Chrysler Foundation Makes Major Contribution to Robotics

The Chrysler Foundation continues its long time commitment to furthering science, engineering and technology education as it announces recipients of 2011 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotic grants.

20 Jan 2011

US Army Showcases Robots and Other Equipment at All-American Bowl

At the Army All-American Bowl week, the US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) will showcase the ‘Army Strength Through Technology’. The event will be held between January 6 and 9, 2011 in San Antonio.

30 Dec 2010

Andros Robot Makes Cameo Appearance at Military Bowl, Washington, D.C.

Andros, a robot that has starred in a popular Hollywood film, The Hurt Locker, will take a center stage at the Military Bowl.

30 Dec 2010

NDIA to Organize Ground Robotics Conference

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) has declared that 2011 Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference & Exhibition is scheduled to be held in Orlando between March 22 and 24, 2011.

24 Dec 2010