Spot, the quadruped robot built by US firm Boston Dynamics, has appeared alongside soldiers during military exercises carried out by the French army. The robot was apparently being used for reconnaissance during a two-day training exercise, but the deployment raises questions about how and where Boston Dynamics’ machines will be used in future.

Rheinmetall has unveiled the latest member of its Mission Master autonomous uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) family, the Mission Master XT, which features a diesel engine and is designed to operate in extreme terrains.

This simulation shows how the Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher could be used as a force multiplier in future battles. The system has already gone through testing.

The pilotless "Loyal Wingman" flew over the Australian desert displaying potential for new approaches to military strategy. Several countries are developing similar projects, enticed by lower costs and reduced risks.

The world is entering a new era of warfare, with artificial intelligence taking center stage. AI is making militaries faster, smarter and more efficient. But if left unchecked, it threatens to destabilize the world.

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced on 25 May that it has received an order for two REMUS 300 unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) from the US Navy (USN). The UUVs are scheduled to be delivered by mid-2022.

Military drones may have autonomously attacked humans for the first time ever last year, according to a United Nations report.

The Royal Navy is using artificial intelligence for the first time at sea in a bid to defeat missile attacks.