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L3Harris Technologies has taken its T7 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to the next level, equipping it with advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities that significantly boost its operational effectiveness on the battlefield. This upgrade, demonstrated at the US Army’s Vanguard 2024 exercise, allows the T7 to detect and disrupt enemy communications, radar, and electronic signals, offering crucial protection to military units.
The integration of L3Harris’ CORVUS-RAVEN counter-drone system into the T7 allows it to neutralize small drones and disrupt enemy signals with precision, according to the press release. During the Vanguard 2024 exercise at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, the T7 showcased its ability to operate remotely, using the CORVUS system to not only detect but also decode hostile signals. It’s a flexible, multi-role platform capable of switching off its own electronic signals when needed to minimize detection risk and reposition itself swiftly.
The T7 is impressively versatile. It has a robotic arm that allows it to recover downed friendly drones and even deploy small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). It also suits various mission profiles, including hazardous materials cleanup, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) tasks.
L3Harris’ successful integration of the CORVUS-RAVEN into the T7 system was completed in just six weeks, highlighting the company’s commitment to rapid innovation. According to Dr. Paul Bosscher, Robotics Chief Engineer at L3Harris, this quick integration ensures that unmanned vehicles like the T7 can perform stand-off EW operations while keeping personnel out of harm’s way. The robot’s aerospace-grade shielding ensures that it can operate the CORVUS system without interference, making it highly reliable in challenging environments.
The demonstration at Vanguard 2024 underscores the growing importance of electronic warfare, when battlefield awareness and survivability are increasingly dependent on disrupting enemy communications and surveillance capabilities. L3Harris’ continued advancements in EW technology suggest that robots like the T7 will play a key role in shaping future warfare strategies.
