Just Throw and Know
Share by EmailShepard Group have reported today that the MoD has purchased a small number of Recon Robotics Scout XT unmanned ground vehicles for operational evaluation as part of Project Valkyrie which is designed to improve ISTAR capabilities at low levels, small units and individuals.
The Scout XT is a small two wheeled device that weights less than a kilogram and is equipped with a night/day camera.
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Durable? Any ‘tango’ would simply shoot it or pick it up and throw it back! Perhaps more applicable in more open environments? ‘Around the corner’ stuff.
Mike
I dont think its supposed to be durable, who cares if its shot and destroyed, better than a squaddie taking a bullet.
How about an explosive laden version for room clearence, it would bring a new meaning to the term smart grenade.
I’m sure that the squaddie currently lugging 50kg of war on his back will be greatly reassured in the knowledge that his kit will now only weigh (less than) 51kg.
And Mike, no one will be throwing it back… it’s American, so it’s only a matter of months before they stick a little bomb on it. No point finding a tango around the corner if you still have to go in and deal with him yourself. Search and destroy in one quick and easy step.
RS
I was going to suggest exactly that…