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drquaithe t1_iz51abd wrote

50 million sounds low for that, unless they're just doing R&D and no production.

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Sauronsbigmetalclock t1_iz53q1p wrote

I believe they already have the tech for the automated driving as well as remote controlled turrets. They could have the contract to apply the tech to current military vehicles?

I remember seeing automated military trucks driving on a top gear episode a few years back, if you’re interested let me know and I’ll see if I can find it. It did surprisingly well and even beat the human drivers in a race.

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Tony2Punch t1_iz64cs7 wrote

They have already pretty much made the future tech they advertised had failed in the 90s. Connecting the tanks together with wireless connections, smart ammo that is able to redirect itself while flying through the air at top speed. Creating a ultra precise weapon system, electronic capabilities that allow for a manned crew to be much safer. On the horizon it is fully autonomous systems with quick response repair experts guarded and on standby.

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DarthMeow504 t1_iz6nujf wrote

Yeah, but no matter how advanced the tech gets it still won't be able to kill John and Sarah Connor.

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Test19s t1_iz9aag7 wrote

Because that’s Transformers tech, not Terminator tech.

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AntiGravityBacon t1_iz5wubf wrote

It's definitely R&D but that's generally how big acquisition programs start. Either straight R&D or just a few articles for testing.

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Itallianstallians t1_iz77az0 wrote

That is what it is. Technology maturation. They will do this until the technology catches up to their requirements. That is when you hear about the real big contract dollars.

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