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The testing is being done with a gun attached to them. The guns are custom made for the variety of robotic arms.

Two companies Ghost Robotics and Sword Defence systems have combined a quadruped robot vehicle on top of which sits SPUR, which is short for Special Purpose Unmanned Rifle to create a weaponised machine.

It was only a matter of time before they started equipping robot dogs with guns. A quadrupedal machine built by Ghost Robotics has been outfitted with a custom rifle made by Sword International. It’s not clear if the unit is for sale.

No flying cars yet, but the killer robots are here.

It’s probably just a matter of time before combat robots are thrown into a fight on the ground. Sure, these things may not think for themselves just yet, but the prospect of having metal beasts engaging humans sure is scary.

This week’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly

Two hero American airmen based at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, came to the rescue of two motorcyclists after accidents near the base.

Two hero American airmen based at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, came to the rescue of two motorcyclists after accidents near the base.

By Yasuo Osakabe, 374th Airlift Wing public affairs / Published July 08, 2021 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Cordova, 374th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training, shares tactical points with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, during close-quarters combat bilateral training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 374th SFS trainers welcomed members of the JGSDF to embed into multiple training situati...

A vigilance is needed on everyone’s part, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel. Combine warfighting ability to employ cost- and mission-effective drones in combat with the popularity of consumer drones in the United States, and it’s not hard to see how small unmanned aircraft systems could pose dangers in the U.S. Global drone sales are expected to reach $43 billion by 2024 while accelerating technological improvements to increase the range, lift capacity, speed and battery l...