Dugway Proving Ground

GA-ASI's Eaglet Takes Its First Flight

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The ALE, known as Eaglet, was launched from a U.S. Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

Key Points: 
  • The ALE, known as Eaglet, was launched from a U.S. Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
  • The Eaglet flight was jointly funded by GA-ASI and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC).
  • "The first flight of the Eaglet was an important milestone for the GA-ASI/U.S.
  • With this successful flight of the Eaglet, GA-ASI will work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to feature it in other exercises to further determine its potential.

DCS to Support Army Development Command Chemical Biological Center under New Contract Award

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the award of a 10-year Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Program Support Services (STEPSS) contract.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the award of a 10-year Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Program Support Services (STEPSS) contract.
  • STEPSS is a multiple-award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract with a $869M shared ceiling to support the United States Army Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) and other Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) defense agencies.
  • "DCS is excited for the opportunity to expand our support to DEVCOM CBC and CBRNE agencies," saidJim Benbow, DCS CEO.
  • Under STEPSS, DCS will compete for task orders to provide technical support for research, development, test and evaluation, engineering, acquisition (product development, fielding and support) and chemical and biological demilitarization operations.

BAE Systems’ Robotic Technology Demonstrator strikes ground target with APKWS® laser-guided rocket

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

BAE Systems Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) successfully fired laser-guided rockets at multiple ground targets, with a human decision in the loop, during the U.S. Armys tactical scenario at the EDGE 22 exercise at Dugway Proving Ground.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) successfully fired laser-guided rockets at multiple ground targets, with a human decision in the loop, during the U.S. Armys tactical scenario at the EDGE 22 exercise at Dugway Proving Ground.
  • This test marked the first time an APKWS laser-guided rocket has ever been fired from a robotic combat vehicle (RCV).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220630005123/en/
    BAE Systems Robotic Technology Demonstrator strikes ground target with APKWS laser-guided rocket (Photo: Business Wire)
    The autonomous RTD meets the Armys needs for a RCV medium solution.
  • Multi-mission capable, the RTD has a commercially-proven hybrid electric drive and can be equipped with various advanced payloads such as electronic warfare sensors, various gun systems, anti-tank guided missiles and 2.75 rockets with BAE Systems APKWS laser-guidance kit .

BAE Systems’ Robotic Technology Demonstrator Strikes Ground Target with APKWS® Laser-Guided Rocket

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

BAE Systems Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) successfully fired laser-guided rockets at multiple ground targets, with a human decision in the loop, during the U.S. Armys tactical scenario at the EDGE 22 exercise at Dugway Proving Ground.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) successfully fired laser-guided rockets at multiple ground targets, with a human decision in the loop, during the U.S. Armys tactical scenario at the EDGE 22 exercise at Dugway Proving Ground.
  • This test marked the first time an APKWS laser-guided rocket has ever been fired from a robotic combat vehicle (RCV).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220621005235/en/
    APKWS rocket fire from BAE Systems' Robotic Technology Demonstrator.
  • BAE Systems is investing in the future of battle to help the Army deploy the most capable RCV solution for current and future modernization needs.

Moog Actuation Provides Precision Motion Control for Gremlins Air Recovery Mission

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The Gremlins demonstration system flew three GAVs to conduct four individual flight sorties for a combined 6.7 hours of flight, including the 1.4-hour airborne recovery mission.

Key Points: 
  • The Gremlins demonstration system flew three GAVs to conduct four individual flight sorties for a combined 6.7 hours of flight, including the 1.4-hour airborne recovery mission.
  • Moogs electromechanical actuation systems provide precision motion control for several elements of the Gremlins demonstration system including GAV tail fin control, GAV wing deploy, and fin control for the attitude-controlled "Bullet" which is a key element in the recovery system.
  • Moog has been providing precision steering controls to weapons programs for 70 years and has been a leader in the transition from hydraulic and pneumatic actuation, to robust electromechanical actuation technologies.
  • Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems.

Kratos, Team Member to Prime Contractor Dynetics on DARPA Gremlins Program, Announces Second Successful Flight of X-61A Gremlin Air Vehicle

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

Dynetics, a Leidos Company, is the sole prime contractor leading this third phase of the DARPA program.

Key Points: 
  • Dynetics, a Leidos Company, is the sole prime contractor leading this third phase of the DARPA program.
  • Kratos is a primary member of the Dynetics team as the key contributor to the X-61A Gremlin Air Vehicle design, the airframe production lead, and a part of the flight test support team.
  • The Gremlins second flight test, completed in just over two hours, was conducted at Dugway Proving Ground near Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • A key highlight of this event included both formation flight with the C-130 aircraft and a second parachute recovery.

Dynetics Flies Second X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dynetics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, successfully tested a second X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV), as well as the Gremlins airborne recovery system, last month at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Key Points: 
  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dynetics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, successfully tested a second X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV), as well as the Gremlins airborne recovery system, last month at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
  • The test series involved all segments of the Gremlins Demonstration System, including GAVs, the launch and recovery system, the airborne operator control station and the Gremlins command, control and communications system.
  • "We have taken a major step forward towards accomplishing airborne recovery, and we are ever so close to achieving it," said Tim Keeter, program manager for the Dynetics Gremlins team.
  • The Dynetics team was one of four companies awarded a Phase 1 contract for the Gremlins program in 2016.

DARPA and Dynetics Announce Successful Flight of X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Kratos Unmanned Systems Division (KUSD) is a key subcontractor to Dynetics on the Gremlins Program.

Key Points: 
  • Kratos Unmanned Systems Division (KUSD) is a key subcontractor to Dynetics on the Gremlins Program.
  • The Gremlins flight test took place at Dugway Proving Ground near Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • The capability that the Gremlins System offers is game changing and we look forward to continuing the progression with Dynetics and DARPA as the program moves forward and transitions.
  • Dynetics also hosted a stakeholders day highlighting a live engine test in July and received a U.S. Air Force-assigned X-61A designation in August.

Jacobs Awarded Contract at US Army Dugway Proving Ground

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

DALLAS, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) was awarded a fifteen-month direct award bridge contract to perform field range testing and laboratory support services for the West Desert Test Center at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) in Utah.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) was awarded a fifteen-month direct award bridge contract to perform field range testing and laboratory support services for the West Desert Test Center at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) in Utah.
  • Continuing the work Jacobs has performed at the major test site for the past 15 years,the West Desert Test Center estimates the contract value at $27 million.
  • Jacobs' support includes conducting field range testing, and chamber and laboratory tests for chemical and biological simulants and pollutants.
  • "Our work at Dugway Proving Ground sustains Jacobs' position as a leading provider of range and test and evaluation services to the Army and Department of Defense," said Jacobs Aerospace, Technology and Nuclear Senior Vice President Jennifer Richmond.