Elta, BAE to Develop Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T)

IAI / ELTA's unmanned autonomous vehicle REX MK II participated in tests together with BAE's Amphibious Combat Vehicle C4UAS to examine the combat capabilities of battle groups consisting of manned and unmanned vehicles

By Eyal Boguslavsky, Israel Defense, 07/06/2023

https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/58794

A Rex MK II seen with 2 USMC ACV C4UAS Photo: BAE Systems website

BAE Systems announced that it has tested manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) C4UAS as a technology demonstration using IAI/ELTA Systems Rex MK II Unmanned Infantry Combat Support System. The teaming technology enhances mission effectiveness through greater situational awareness and decision-making capabilities.

IAI ELTA REX Unmanned Infantry Combat Support System

According to BAE, the successful demonstration of MUM-T capabilities shows the versatility of the built-in growth capacity in the ACV C4AUS. The ability to incorporate MUM-T into mission planning expands mission parameters and the tactical sphere while decreasing the risk to human and technological assets in uncertain or hostile environments.

“This is an exciting next chapter to show the growth potential of the ACV C4UAS,” said Garrett Lacaillade, vice president of the Amphibious Vehicles product line for BAE Systems. “Pairing an unmanned system like the Rex provides increased situational awareness, supports mission success, and reduces the risk to our Marines.”

BAE's Next-Gen Amphibious Combat Vehicle Ready for Maritime Operations

The ACV is an adaptable amphibious platform built to meet the operational needs of the Marine Corps, allowing space for new capabilities as technology evolves such as reconnaissance, electronic warfare, anti-air, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) systems integration. Built in partnership with Iveco Defense Vehicles, the ACV is a unique mix of true open-ocean amphibious capability, land mobility, survivability, payload, and growth potential.

The Rex MK II system is an unmanned autonomous vehicle that provides direct support to maneuvering infantry units. It can perform a variety of tasks including tactical logistic support, tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), operating lethal weapons through target acquisition, and evacuating wounded Marines.