OVERVIEW
ARIEL (ELA-6692) is a robotic combat task force solution that integrates networked autonomous platforms—both ground vehicles and light aerial drones—with ground combat forces to perform complex, high-risk operations up to the battalion and brigade levels. Field commanders and operators define missions and rules of engagement using the Automission system, an intuitive graphical interface operational workstation with advanced workflow allocation. Automission distributes tasks to autonomous platforms while operators supervise, enabling missions to be executed with minimal human involvement and in full coordination with combat forces.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Perform critical missions such as: situational awareness; ISTAR; drawing out fire in a high-intensity conflict; counter drones, mines and IEDs; activates lethality remotely with a human-in-the-loop and more
- Define and perform missions on-the-fly and change them as a result of events on the ground
- Gather and fuse sensor data to generate actionable intelligence in context to the mission and action
- Provide threat alerts and informs of blue force movements thereby eliminating friendly fire
- Automatically respond to threats
- Close the sensor-to-shooter loop
Values & Benefits
Missions can be executed sequentially or simultaneously. While pre-planned, Automission continuously monitors the environment and processes collected data, ensuring that operations adapt to evolving conditions in real time.
When changes occur, Automission replans missions and, with commander approval, updates the network to assign new roles to platforms. If a platform becomes incapacitated, its role is automatically redistributed to other units, maintaining operational continuity.
The ARIEL network interfaces directly with the force’s Battle Management System, enabling threat alerts, commands, and intelligence sharing with other commanders. Personnel are constantly monitored to ensure maximum safety during operations.
• Automission – Manages mission planning and execution, analyzes sensor data, and activates effectors using AI and ML.
• Task Command Operation System – Oversees operations, monitors events and processes, and communicates with Automission for full operator visibility and control.
• Autonomous Platforms – Ground vehicles and drones equipped with effectors, sensors, and communications, facilitating manned/unmanned teaming (MUM/T).
• Communication Network – High-bandwidth, cybersecure data network supporting operational coordination.
