美国陆军向AeroVironment提供1.86亿美元的AI驱动的Switchblade无人机, U.S. Army awards AeroVironment $186M for AI-powered Switchblade drones to enhance frontline combat effectiveness.

美国陆军已授予AeroVironment一个价值1.86亿美元的Switchblade自杀式无人机合同, The U.S. Army has awarded AeroVironment an $186 million contract for Switchblade kamikaze drones, including the Switchblade 600 Block 2 and 300 Block 20 variants, to boost small-unit combat capabilities on contested battlefields. 游离弹药使用AI辅助目标、精确指导,并提高探测和打击装甲车和其他目标的自主性。 The loitering munitions use AI-assisted targeting, precision guidance, and enhanced autonomy to detect and strike armored vehicles and other targets. 该系统的设计是为了在包括海洋区在内的不同环境中的可移动性和运作,其特点是改进导航、通信和弹头效能。 Designed for portability and operation in diverse environments, including maritime zones, the systems feature improved navigation, communication, and warhead effectiveness. 这项命令反映出军队日益依赖无人驾驶的自主武器,支持空军扩大生产以满足美国和盟国部队的需求。 The order reflects the Army’s growing reliance on unmanned, autonomous weapons and supports AeroVironment’s expanded production to meet demand from U.S. and allied forces.