US Replicator initiative takes up Switchblade 600 UAS in Tranche 1
The US Department of Defense's (DoD) has chosen AeroVironment's Switchblade 600 system for the initial phase of the DoD’s new Replicator initiative, which seeks to deploy a range of autonomous systems rapidly to the battlefield.
Pentagon’s ‘Switchblade 600’ Drone Gets Funding for China Fight
A tank-destroying drone known for helping Ukraine push back on Russian advances is getting a major infusion of support — as part of an accelerated Pentagon effort to prepare for a possible conflict with China.
Pentagon's Replicator selects AeroVironment's Switchblade-600 is first buy
The Pentagon said Monday that AeroVironment Inc's Switchblade-600 loitering munition was the first weapon to be publicly confirmed to be part of the Replicator initiative, which aims to rapidly deploy thousands of military drones.
AV’s Switchblade 600 Selected for Tranche 1 of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Replicator Initiative
"Switchblade 600 is a battle-proven system in full-rate production that can support the DoD’s desire to field thousands of autonomous systems across multiple warfighting domains," said AV’s SVP of Loitering Munition Systems, Brett Hush.
Pentagon to accelerate fielding of AeroVironment Switchblade 600 loitering munition
AeroVironment's Switchblade 600 is now the first lethal platform to be officially purchased under the Pentagon's so-called Replicator initiative to field mass numbers of autonomous combat systems.
Pentagon confirms Switchblade 600 made first Replicator tranche
"This is a critical step in delivering the capabilities we need, at the scale and speed we need, to continue securing a free and open Indo-Pacific" said Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
US: Pentagon funds AeroVironment's 'Switchblade 600' drone
In its efforts to ramp up preparations for a possible conflict with China. The Pentagon is now funding drone through its replicator program. The program is an effort to field new systems by August 2025 to help counter China.
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Officials: Switchblade found in elementary school student’s backpack in Stoneham
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AV’s Switchblade 300 Selected for U.S. Marine Corps’ Organic Precision Fires-Light Program
The Switchblade 300 Block 20 system is battle-proven and production-ready to support Marine Infantry AeroVironment (AV) was selected by the U.S. Marine Corps for the first phase of the Organic ...
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Stoneham elementary school student brought switchblade to school, police say
A Stoneham elementary school student brought a switchblade knife to school Friday, but did not mean anyone at the school harm, according to police. Shortly before afternoon dismissal on April 5 ...
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Pentagon's Switchblade 600 Initiative: Elevating Attritable Autonomous Systems for Indo-Pacific Strategy
The Pentagon, reinforcing its commitment to the advancement of unmanned warfare capabilities, has acknowledged the AeroVironment Switchblade 600 as a pivotal element in its emergent Replicator ...
'Small, smart, cheap': How US plans to counter China's PLA in Indo-Pacific
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