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US Army tests autonomous Ford F-250 with drone-killing turret

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The U.S. Army has tested a self-driving Ford F-250 truck equipped with an autonomous drone-killing turret as part of Project Sandhills 2.0. This system, featuring the Edda turret from 9 Mothers, is designed to detect and neutralize fast-moving drones at ranges of 10 to 100 meters. The vehicle utilizes Forterra's AutoDrive system, leveraging readily available Ford parts for easier maintenance and repair. AI

IMPACT This development showcases advancements in autonomous military hardware, potentially influencing future battlefield tactics and counter-drone strategies.

RANK_REASON This describes a specific military application of autonomous technology and a counter-drone system, fitting the 'tool' category as it's a specific application rather than a general release or research.

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US Army tests autonomous Ford F-250 with drone-killing turret

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Self-driving Ford F-250 truck with shotgun-equipped drone-killing turret tested by US Army — autonomous system designed to blast fast-moving drones at between 10 and 100 meters range

    The US Army tested an autonomous breaching vehicle with an onboard counter-UAS turret during a live-fire exercise at Fort Bragg on August 18.

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