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Autonomous Weapons·Bullfrog

US Army Tests Robotic Machine Gun

1 source · first reported Yesterday

via Defence Blog

The US Army has tested an autonomous machine gun system called Bullfrog against drone targets in the Arizona desert. The system pairs a standard M240 machine gun with a robotic turret and was mounted on a pickup truck. The test was part of a US military exercise.

Why it matters

The development of autonomous machine gun systems like Bullfrog has significant implications for the future of warfare, potentially enhancing the military's ability to counter drone threats. This technology also represents a step forward in the automation of military systems.

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  1. Defence Blog · Primary