What Happened
2nd Cavalry Regiment Evaluates UGVs For Combat Readiness
The US Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment is testing unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) as part of the xTech Edge Strike Ground competition, with the goal of finding affordable and effective solutions for combat readiness. The regiment has been testing over 17 UGVs and has determined that there are a variety of use cases for the technology, including sustainment and logistics operations, medical evacuations, and breaching scenarios. The Army is looking for UGVs that can be used in these scenarios, but is facing challenges in finding affordable options that meet its needs. The competition is part of the Army’s efforts to develop more autonomous and attritable systems, and the winners will be announced on March 13. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.