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AFRL develops autonomous shotgun for counter-drone defense alongside battlefield blood-recirculation technology

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The Air Force Research Laboratory is developing an autonomous shotgun designed to counter drones, while also pursuing a blood-recirculation machine intended to provide lifesaving battlefield support. The projects reflect AFRL efforts to translate AI-enabled defense concepts and medical technology into systems usable by military personnel.

Discovered 2026-09-28T06:36:31.170659-07:00 | 2026-09-28T06:36:31.170659-07:00

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  • An autonomous counter-drone weapon highlights the military’s focus on rapidly deployable systems to address the growing drone threat, with AFRL involving junior troops in developing new defenses.
  • The blood-recirculation device represents a parallel effort to improve battlefield medical support, potentially addressing the urgent need to preserve blood for wounded personnel in forward environments.

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