U.S. eyes robotics, longer-range weapons to ensure edge over foes
April 09, 2015 at 19:03 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. military on Thursday announced new steps to speed up weapons development, cut red tape and tap innovation in the commercial sector, and said robotics and longer-range arms could play a key role in securing U.S. technological superiority.