| Tango01 | 19 May 2015 11:05 p.m. PST |
" Trials allowed tank to be controlled by soldier 1km behind
* Could be sent first into highly dangerous areas
* Tank can reload and change weapons using specially developed systems It is one of the most hi-tech tanks ever created – and doesn't even need a driver. The US Army has revealed it has been testing the vehicle, known as Ripsaw. The 'drone tank' is controlled remotely, and can reload itself and even change weapons at the touch of a button…"
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| Badgers | 20 May 2015 4:28 a.m. PST |
"Oooh, ahhh, that's how it always starts. Then later there's running and um, screaming." |
| BattlerBritain | 20 May 2015 4:36 a.m. PST |
Isn't that like the start of an Arnie film? Begins with 'T'. |
| Rabbit 3 | 20 May 2015 4:39 a.m. PST |
Ripsaw?
Now there`s a name that has `bad idea` written all over it.
Still, it could be `Bolo`! |
| Sajiro | 20 May 2015 5:13 a.m. PST |
The first thing I thought of when I saw this post was the Terminator Genisys game from River Horse and Warlord Games. It's life imitating wargaming…. |
| BattlerBritain | 20 May 2015 5:30 a.m. PST |
'What could possibly go wrong?' |
| Pan Marek | 20 May 2015 6:35 a.m. PST |
….and just think, they only cost 1 billion each! |
| Cold Steel | 20 May 2015 7:15 a.m. PST |
The US Army has been playing with robotic tanks since the late 70s. We already have very good auto loading or liquid propellant guns, self-navigation and autonomous target location and engagement systems. The only real problem we haven't overcome getting the robot to reliably identify friend from foe, and every sci-fi horror story that goes with it. |
| Johny Boy | 20 May 2015 7:18 a.m. PST |
Didn't they try this sort of thing with automated squad support systems on tracks, trying them out in Afghanistan, only problem was the squads tended to get jumpy every time it's computer locked onto them as a potential threat. Still good to know that after the F35 debacle the US military still never tires of blowing people's money up the wall. |
 Legion 4   | 20 May 2015 8:39 a.m. PST |
I'd say just a bunch of T2s ! |
| Only Warlock | 20 May 2015 1:08 p.m. PST |
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| M1911Colt | 20 May 2015 5:48 p.m. PST |
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| Charlie 12 | 20 May 2015 8:06 p.m. PST |
It is one of the most hi-tech tanks ever created – and doesn't even need a driver. What?? The bastards! They just eliminated my old job! Grumble, grumble… Darn technology… And, as already noted, not a particularly new idea. But when they mount a 120mm…. |
| Legion 4 | 21 May 2015 8:32 a.m. PST |
After about 3-4 days without sleep … I've seen a number of "Drone" Tanks and APCs, etc. …  |
| mwindsorfw | 21 May 2015 8:55 a.m. PST |
The DOD also wants a Global Digital Defense Network. I think they are planning on calling it "Skynet" for short. |
| Charlie 12 | 21 May 2015 3:42 p.m. PST |
After about 3-4 days without sleep … I've seen a number of "Drone" Tanks and APCs, etc LOL! Ain't it the truth (been there, done that!) |
| Legion 4 | 22 May 2015 3:58 p.m. PST |
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