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Robot Ready: The U.S. Needs a National Robotics Strategy Now

The age of autonomy and advanced robotics is here, and dominance in this industry will determine who leads the next industrial revolution. This is not hyperbole: AI-powered robotics are already transforming entire sectors, reshaping factories, supply chains, infrastructure, and defense, and creating new economic and strategic landscapes. The United States must be prepared to compete.... Continue reading

The Yamato Trap: What Japan’s Mega-Battleships Should Teach Us About the Future of the U.S. Navy

by Michael Robbins, AUVSI President & CEO In the late 1930s, Japan built two of the most formidable warships ever conceived. Yamato and Musashi were floating proof of industrial power and a theory of victory—giant, heavily armored battleships that could outgun any rival in decisive surface combat. But they were masterpieces built for a style... Continue reading

AUVSI Helped Tip the Scales for Autonomy in 2025

The year uncrewed systems, robotics, and physical AI became central to national strategy 2025 marked a turning point for robotics and autonomous systems. Uncrewed systems, robotics, and physical AI shifted from emerging technologies to strategic capabilities that are central to national security, economic competitiveness, and advanced manufacturing. Policymakers began treating autonomy not as a niche... Continue reading

Merlin Unveils Near-Term Vision for Advancing Aviation Safety Through Human-Machine Teaming

To drive collaboration with the new administration, the whitepaper offers near-term steps to continue advanced automation's role in enhancing aviation safety BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merlin, the leading developer of safe, autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, today released a whitepaper, Innovate to Elevate; Automation’s Role in the Ongoing Evolution of Aviation Safety, that explores how automation can... Continue reading

Silvus StreamCaster Leads the Way as The Industry’s First MANET Radio To Receive FIPS 140-3 Level 2 Validation

Providing Protected and Secure Communications for Mission-Critical Operations Achieves National Institute of Standards and Technology – Federal Information Processing Standards Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules Unmatched Data Security – StreamCaster MANET radios’ cryptographic modules meet the NIST’s most rigorous cryptographic security standards for protecting sensitive information data, while offering support for advanced encryption standards including... Continue reading

AUVSI Statement to Congress: Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing on, "Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy: The Imperative to Strengthen America’s Defense Industrial Base and Workforce." AUVSI submitted comments for the official Committee hearing record, and Advocacy member Anduril Industries testified in person as a hearing witness.Why the U.S. Needs an Uncrewed Arsenal Strategic competitors... Continue reading

About AUVSI

Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.