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The American concern Lockheed Martin demonstrated the autonomous operation of the chassis from the HIMARS MLRS launcher.
The robotic platform demonstrated the ability to move around at any time of the day in the absence of a driver using passive sensors. As can be understood from the CNBC material, so far we are talking about autonomous navigation of the launcher, while more technically complex tasks, such as reloading launchers with TZM, will continue to be performed by humans.
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- noted in the company.
The main work on autonomous navigation of the HIMARS MLRS will be deployed in 2025.
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According to the concern, the conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the vulnerability of human-controlled technology and the crucial role of unmanned systems in modern warfare. Both sides are actively using drones, autonomous vehicles, and robotic systems for reconnaissance, precision strikes, and MTO.
- the company explained.