Tuesday, October 12, 2021

THE REX MK II AUTONOMOUS COMBAT VEHICLE

IAI puts latest unmanned battle vehicle on display in Washington

 

JNS

October 12, 2021 

 

 


Rex MK II UGVIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) is unveiling its new Rex MK II unmanned land platform, the newest member of a family designed to keep troops out of harms way
 

In the coming days, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will display a new autonomous combat vehicle at a landmark American defense exhibition.

The Rex MK II, IAI's latest unmanned land platform, is designed to keep troops out of harm's ways in challenging combat conditions.

  

Israel Aerospace Industries' semi-autonomous four-wheel-drive 'REX MKII' is seen at an IAI facility near the central Israeli city of Lod, September 9, 2021. (Sebastian Scheiner/AP)

Already sold to customers around the world, the platform can carry 1.3 tons and serve forces by gathering intelligence, carrying heavy logistical loads and conducting remote gun attacks on enemy targets.

The REX MK II is armed with remotely controlled weapons systems, including a 7.62-mm machine gun and a caliber 0.50 heavy machine gun.

1 comment:

bob walsh said...

Keep the remote control away from Nancy and AOC. And Joe. He would probably think it was a video game.