Lockheed Martin at IDEX 2013 Showcased the Squad Mission Support System (SMSS)

Lockheed Martin showcased its Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) at IDEX 2013 in Abu Dhabi and Morri Leland gave us the latest update on the project. Funded by Lockheed Martin as an independent research and development project, the Squad Mission Support System will provide manned and unmanned transport and logistical support to light and early entry forces. It is the largest autonomous ground vehicle ever deployed with U.S. forces.

Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) at IDEX 2013

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Successful demonstration of SMSS Squad Mission Support System controlled via satellite

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] completed a successful demonstration at Camp Grayling, Mich., recently in which its Squad Mission Support System (SMSS™) was being controlled via satellite from more than 200 miles away. The SMSS vehicle conducted several battlefield surveillance operations while being controlled beyond line-of-sight via satellite from the U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research Center.

Lockheed Martin SMSS Squad Mission Support System at IDEX 2013 defence exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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