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Navy Chooses Kongsberg For Autonomous Target Recognition Research Agreement

Navy Chooses Kongsberg For Autonomous Target Recognition Research Agreement
U.S. Marines with Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, drive a new Amphibious Combat Vehicle ashore during low-light surf transit testing at AVTB Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 18, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

The U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) recently signed a research agreement with Kongsberg to demonstrate a weapon system with autonomous target identification, recognition and engagement, the company said Sept. 23. NSWCDD is developing the Automated Remote Engagement System (ARES), which increases the efficiency of remote weapons systems and remote turrets. Under this new Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), the ARES will be integrated onto Kongsberg Remote Weapon Stations “to evaluate technology performance at a system level…

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