US Army’s 250th. Birthday Parade.

The United States Army’s 250th Birthday Parade was held on June 14^th., 2025, in Washington, D.C. While demonstrating the developments pertinent to the valour & supremacy of the nation, they have unveiled several technological wonders.

Future combat robotic vehicle Ripsaw M5 –

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.

Technically, it features a hybrid diesel-electric drivetrain that enables stealth movement and rapid acceleration across diverse terrain. Its compact dimensions measure 5.94 meters in length, 2.67 meters in width, and 1.51 meters in height. Along with its rubber track system, this allows it to keep pace with manned combat formations while reducing its acoustic and thermal signature. Weighing approximately 10.5 tons, it offers a payload capacity of 3,629 kilograms and can exceed speeds of 64 kilometers per hour. These capabilities allow it to serve as a high-speed maneuver asset for surveillance, fire support, and strike missions.

What truly empowers the Ripsaw M5 is its integration with the Kongsberg MCT-30 remote turret. This combat-proven system is armed with the Bushmaster Mk44 30mm/40mm cannon and a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun, paired with advanced targeting sensors and electro-optics that ensure accurate day and night operations. The turret supports airburst munitions and can be upgraded to a 40mm caliber configuration, enhancing its lethality and adaptability. Its compact profile and fully digital interface allow it to be mounted on unmanned platforms like the Ripsaw M5 without compromising performance or control.

Quadruped Unmanned Ground Vehicles (Q-UGVs) –

Synonymically known as ‘Robotic Dogs’, were among the main attractions of the event. The four -legged robot, capable of walking at around 3 km/hour and running at 11 km/hour, is designed to perform reconnaissance, surveillance, explosive detection and patrol missions in high-risk environments. Equipped with LIDAR sensors, day and night cameras and a secure communications module, it transmits real-time tactical data to a command post while navigating semi-autonomously using onboard intelligence.

Team Maverick.