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Advancements in drone technology and artificial intelligence have the potential to turn military vehicles into self-directing weapons.
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https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/10/usaf_ai_f16_tests/
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The US Air Force is rapidly scaling up its plans to automate some of its fleet and the civilian boss of the service says he's planning to fly in one of the robo-planes this northern spring. Last week the Air Force (USAF) delivered three F-16 fighters to Eglin Air Force Base for conversion to full AI control as part of the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model (VENOM) autonomous test bed program.
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https://www.forces.net/technology/british-army-upgrade-arsenal-ct40-cannon-capable-blasting-drones-and-obliterating
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Watch: The game-changing cannon ready to revolutionise the British arsenal
The British Army is set to enhance its military capabilities with the addition of 589 Ajax armoured vehicles by the end of the decade.At the core of this vehicle is the innovative 40-millimetre case-telescoped...
The British Army is set to enhance its military capabilities with the addition of 589 Ajax armoured vehicles by the end of the decade.At the core of this vehicle is the innovative 40-millimetre case-telescoped...
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3268263/south-china-sea-china-plucks-us-navy-probe-disputed-second-thomas-shoal-video
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South China Sea Learn more State broadcaster posts video said to show retrieval of sonar device after being dropped by US plane South China Sea Yuanyue Dang. The Chinese coastguard intercepted a device dropped by a US military aircraft that could detect submarines in the , according to video posted by a state broadcaster's social media channel on Wednesday.
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https://247wallst.com/special-report/2024/01/24/all-aircraft-used-by-the-chinese-air-force/
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While the United States Air Force maintains its hold on the top Air Force in the world, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), also known as the Chinese Air Force, is not far behind. In recent decades, the Chinese Air Force has undergone substantial modernization and expansion. When it...
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3266740/us-military-still-has-edge-china-catching-hi-tech-weapons
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China's military Learn more. Could China strangle Europe's weapons output with cotton? China lacks an advanced bomber. Can the H-20 'Water' quench its need? This is the third article in about China's military development, from weapons and to its role in the global supply chain and how it compares with the United States.
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https://www.dw.com/en/german-army-captain-admits-spying-for-russia/a-68946494
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A member of Germany's Bundeswehr went on trial in the western city of Düsseldorf on Monday, charged with espionage activities on behalf of Russia and leaking state secrets.
At the start of the trial, the defendant admitted that he had spied for Russia. He said his actions were driven by a fear...
At the start of the trial, the defendant admitted that he had spied for Russia. He said his actions were driven by a fear...
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https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Stitch3D_is_powering_a_new_wave_of_3D_data_collaboration_999.html
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Workers are increasingly using 3D files to do things like assess construction projects, understand damage from natural disasters, map out crime scenes, and more. But as the importance of 3D files has grown, the problems associated with sharing, analyzing, and even viewing them have become more apparent.
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https://www.kyivpost.com/post/25988
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The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), Valery Zaluzhny, said on Tuesday that the Ukrainian army needs more people, ammunition and weapons to continue fighting. He promised that the AFU will have a different approach to technology in the new year, but warned that the Russians could turn Avdiivka "or any city into Bakhmut in a matter of months," without the requisite technology and new recruits.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/north-koreas-kim-views-russian-nuclear-capable-bombers-hypersonic-missiles/article67314600.ece
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles and warships on September 16, accompanied by President Vladimir Putin's Defence Minister. A smiling Mr. Kim was greeted in Russia's Knevichi airfield, about 50 km (30) miles from the Pacific city of Vladivostok, by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, who saluted Mr.
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https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/russia-suspends-lng-exports-huge-baltic-sea-terminal-after-ukraine-drone-attack
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Russian gas giant Novatek said it had been forced to suspend some operations at its huge Baltic Sea fuel export terminal on Sunday due to a fire started by what Ukrainian media said was a drone attack, Reuters reported.The giant Ust-Luga complex, located on the Gulf of Finland about 170 km (110...
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https://sofrep.com/news/redefining-military-technology-the-black-hornet-3-nano-uav-and-its-global-impact/
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Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a significant five-year contract valued at up to $93.9 million from the United States Army. The Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement involves delivering the service with the cutting-edge Black Hornet® 3 Personal Reconnaissance Systems (PRS) and its spare parts and training.
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https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2024/08/21/disa-eyes-more-vendors-faster-contracts-for-joint-cloud-successor/
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As the Pentagon maps out the next phase of the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability, officials are prioritizing speed, a streamlined contracting process and a broader vendor pool, according to the director of the Defense Information Systems Agency.The Defense Department in 2022 awarded contracts to...
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https://sofrep.com/news/hellenic-navy-formion-frigate/
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The Hellenic Navy's ambitious modernization program took a significant leap forward on April 15th, 2024, with the keel laying ceremony for the third FDI frigate, HS Formion, at the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient.
This symbolic event marks the official start of construction for the vessel and...
This symbolic event marks the official start of construction for the vessel and...
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https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/04/what-are-chinas-long-term-antarctic-ambitions.html
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The recent opening of China's Qinling base, its third permanent Antarctic station, has worried some Australian and American observers. Their concerns suggest it may be time for Australia to delineate China's Antarctic ambitions more clearly and better organize its response.
Qinling is China's...
Qinling is China's...
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https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-elon-musk-barbs-russia-propaganda/32619455.html
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A simmering feud between Elon Musk and Ukraine neared a boil on October 2 after the tech billionaire mocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's continued pleas for wartime assistance from the West, triggering Kyiv to respond with accusations the entrepreneur had become a tool of Moscow by spreading its "propaganda." Musk the owner of SpaceX, the provider of the Starlink satellite communication services that help Ukraine's defensive efforts to repel invading Russian troops, launched the first volley on October when he posted a picture of an anxious-looking student with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's face superimposed on it and the caption: "When it's been 5 minutes and you haven't asked for a billion dollars in aid." The post sparked an immediate outcry in Ukraine, with parliament posting a response using the same photo but with Musk's face on the student's body and a caption that said, "When it's been 5 minutes and you haven't spread Russian propaganda." The exchange, which played out in front of more than 36 million users on formerly known as Twitter, who viewed the posts highlights the precarious situation Kyiv faces as it tries to continue to fund its war effort more than 19 months after the Kremlin sent tens of thousands of troops pouring across its border into Ukraine.
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https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/how-to-combat-misinformation-as-a-small-business-owner/459204
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
Technology has provided endless benefits to businesses across the globe and is vital to their growth. Today, data can be shared at breakneck speeds among companies, their leaders, vendors and customers, but this also allows...
Technology has provided endless benefits to businesses across the globe and is vital to their growth. Today, data can be shared at breakneck speeds among companies, their leaders, vendors and customers, but this also allows...
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https://www.army-technology.com/news/rheinmetall-wins-deal-to-add-skyranger-30-turret-to-hungarys-lynx-kf41/
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Rheinmetall announced 20 December that it has secured a contract for €30m ($32m) from Hungary for the conceptual development of the Skyranger 30 turret.
This turret is intended for use in the Lynx KF41 Mobile Air Defence Vehicle, to address contemporary air defence challenges,...
This turret is intended for use in the Lynx KF41 Mobile Air Defence Vehicle, to address contemporary air defence challenges,...
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https://globalnews.ca/news/9942044/daniel-abed-khalife-escape/
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London's Metropolitan Police are on the lookout for Daniel Abed Khalife, a British army soldier who was accused of planting fake bombs at a military base and violating Britain's Official Secrets...
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London's Metropolitan Police are on the lookout for Daniel Abed Khalife, a British army soldier who was accused of planting fake bombs at a military base and violating Britain's Official Secrets...
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https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9632942/organic-vertical-farm-unveils-new-texas-facility/
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https://www.securityweek.com/us-gov-warns-of-foreign-intelligence-cyberattacks-against-us-space-industry/
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The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) have issued an alert about the increased targeting of the US space industry by foreign intelligence entities (FIEs). According to the advisory (PDF), the US is the main driver behind the projected growth of the global space economy, making the US space industry an attractive target for FIEs.
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/02/205_368243.html
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Korea will participate in a U.S.-led multinational training event on space security this month, the Air Force said Monday, amid Seoul's efforts to boost defense capabilities in the increasingly important domain. Personnel from the Air Force, the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute will take part in Global Sentinel 2024 hosted by the U.Space Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California from Monday (local time) to Feb.