AimLock and Teledyne FLIR Defense have begun a collaboration to integrate AimLock’s autonomous targeting modules onto Teledyne FLIR’s SUGV 325 and Kobra 725 ground robots, the companies announced. The partnership pairs AimLock’s Core Targeting Modules and remote engagement suites with Teledyne FLIR robotic platforms to provide automated kinetic engagement options across a range of mission sets.
Under the agreement, AimLock’s RS-2 solution will be fitted to the SUGV 325, a backpackable, light-weight unmanned ground vehicle, enabling automated target acquisition and firing with weapon options that include dual 40 mm grenade launchers, quad M72 rocket launchers, light machine guns and a .50 caliber semi-automatic rifle.
The RS-2 uses edge-processed multi-modal sensors and AI for detection, classification and identification, and incorporates two-axis stabilized positioners to correct for target and platform motion and environmental factors, the companies said.
Teledyne FLIR’s larger Kobra 725 will be integrated with AimLock’s RM-1 remote weapon module. The RM-1 is described as a semi-autonomous remote weapon station that combines day/night sensors, laser rangefinding, active stabilization, automated detection and tracking and automatic firing functionality suitable for medium-caliber machine gun engagement.
AimLock says the RM-1 can detect small drones, vehicles and personnel and is deployable on tripods, buildings, vehicles, boats and helicopters.
Both firms positioned the integration as enabling “decision-accelerating” autonomy across roles such as counter-UAS, force protection, direct action, integrated defence, strike anti-armour and support-by-fire. AimLock emphasised open-architecture control interfaces and platform kits that allow integration into larger combat systems or standalone use.
Teledyne FLIR pointed to the modularity of its platforms, including the SUGV and Kobra families and its Rogue 1 UAS, as allowing a range of kinetic effectors to be mounted as required.
Both companies said the collaboration aims to accelerate fielding options for customers seeking autonomous lethality and force-protection capabilities.
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