During the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Parade held on June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C., one of the standout highlights was the public unveiling of the Ripsaw M5 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), presented in a fully armed configuration featuring the Kongsberg Protector Medium Caliber Turret-30 (MCT-30). Armed with a 30mm/40mm Bushmaster automatic cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, the system signaled a clear step forward in the U.S. Army’s path toward next-generation warfare dominated by robotic and unmanned systems. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| Ripsaw M5 robotic combat vehicle displayed with MCT30 turret during US Army 250th Birthday Parade in Washington DC June 14, 2025. (Picture source: U.S. DoD) |
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