Army showcases unmanned resupply vehicle

By Connie Lee / September 21, 2016 at 8:00 AM
The Army's most recent attempt to create an unmanned resupply vehicle was showcased during an Aberdeen Proving Ground visit by the commanding general of the Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. According to a Sept. 9 release, the Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle is designed as an unmanned air carrier that will deliver supplies to soldiers on the battlefield. The vehicle is expected to be especially useful for convoy resupply. The present prototype is electric, but the Army aims to...

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