// UNMANNED SYSTEMS AND NEXT-GEN WARFARE TERM
Manned-Unmanned Teaming
Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) is a strategy where human operators and autonomous unmanned systems, such as drones or robots, work together to accomplish missions, leveraging the unique strengths of both.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) is a military operational concept integrating human operators with autonomous unmanned systems (e.g., UAS, UGV, UUV) to achieve synergistic effects, enhancing situational awareness, extending operational reach, and increasing combat effectiveness by optimally distributing tasks based on human cognitive abilities and machine precision/endurance.
BACKGROUND
Manned-unmanned teaming refers to the collaborative operation of manned and unmanned systems, typically in military or aerospace contexts, to enhance mission effectiveness. It enables human operators to control, coordinate, or supervise autonomous or semi-autonomous platforms, such as drones or robotic systems, to improve situational awareness, reduce risk, and optimize performance in complex environments.
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- MUM-T
- Human-Machine Teaming
- HMT
- Man-Machine Teaming
- Collaborative Autonomy
- Human-Robot Teaming
USAGE NOTE
MUM-T is increasingly critical for modern military operations, allowing for faster decision-making and reduced risk to human personnel in complex and dangerous environments.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Manned-Unmanned Teaming.
A global aerospace, arms, defense, information security, and technology corporation heavily invested in developing manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) solutions across air, land, and sea domains, including autonomous systems for military platforms.
A leading aerospace company that develops and integrates autonomous systems and loyal wingman concepts, such as the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, for manned-unmanned teaming with fighter aircraft and other platforms.
A major defense contractor focusing on advanced autonomous systems, command and control, and integration technologies essential for enabling effective manned-unmanned teaming across various military applications.
A multinational defense, security, and aerospace company actively developing advanced autonomous capabilities and systems integration for manned-unmanned teaming, including concepts for next-generation combat air systems.
Known for its unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including high-performance jet drones, Kratos is a key player in developing 'loyal wingman' platforms and MUM-T integration for tactical aviation.
Through its various business units like Collins Aerospace and Raytheon Missiles & Defense, RTX develops advanced sensors, communications, and AI technologies that are critical components for robust manned-unmanned teaming capabilities.
A research and development agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for funding and driving innovative technologies, including numerous programs focused on advanced autonomy and manned-unmanned teaming concepts.
As part of the U.S. Army, DEVCOM is heavily involved in researching, developing, and integrating future combat systems, with a significant focus on robotic combat vehicles and manned-unmanned teaming for ground and air operations.