Pentagon Approves Shotgun-Wielding Drone for Military Use
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- •The Cerberus MI drone is now approved for military use, armed with a shotgun.
- •The Blue UAS List aims to ensure compliance with US cybersecurity standards.
- •54 drones are cleared for training, with 29 approved for operational deployment.
The Pentagon has added the AI-enabled Cerberus MI drone, armed with a shotgun, to its Blue UAS List, allowing military and federal agencies to purchase it. Designed by Skyborne Technologies, the drone weighs 40 pounds and can engage targets at over 300 meters. It can also carry a HAVOC 40mm grenade launcher, making it a reusable alternative to one-way attack systems. The Blue UAS List was established to ensure drones meet US cybersecurity and supply chain standards, particularly avoiding Chinese components. The list aims to expedite drone integration into military operations, with 54 drones cleared for training and 29 for operational deployment. Concerns about Chinese dominance in the drone market persist, as US officials highlight that Chinese companies control 90% of the commercial drone market.
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