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Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

See the world's first drone aircraft carriers

China launched the world's largest amphibious assault ship, potentially the first purpose-built drone carrier, heralding a major shift in naval warfare.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This killer drone is designed to be thrown like a football

Xdown is developing a unique kamikaze drone, the P.S. Killer, for rapid deployment and autonomous targeting.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

U.S. Navy looks to snatch 'victory from the jaws of defeat' by transforming stealthy ship into hypersonic weapons platform

The USS Zumwalt is being retrofitted to become the U.S. Navy's first shipborne hypersonic weapons platform, enhancing its combat capabilities.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
US news

Even 4.5 Miles Away, This Military Gun Never Misses Its Targets

The U.S. Army plans to deploy a long-range hypersonic weapon by 2025, albeit delayed for safety testing.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

British army tests game-changing' weapon in the war against drones

The RFDEW is a cost-effective weapon designed to tackle drone threats, presenting a significant advancement in military technology.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

See the world's first drone aircraft carriers

China launched the world's largest amphibious assault ship, potentially the first purpose-built drone carrier, heralding a major shift in naval warfare.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This killer drone is designed to be thrown like a football

Xdown is developing a unique kamikaze drone, the P.S. Killer, for rapid deployment and autonomous targeting.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

U.S. Navy looks to snatch 'victory from the jaws of defeat' by transforming stealthy ship into hypersonic weapons platform

The USS Zumwalt is being retrofitted to become the U.S. Navy's first shipborne hypersonic weapons platform, enhancing its combat capabilities.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
US news

Even 4.5 Miles Away, This Military Gun Never Misses Its Targets

The U.S. Army plans to deploy a long-range hypersonic weapon by 2025, albeit delayed for safety testing.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

British army tests game-changing' weapon in the war against drones

The RFDEW is a cost-effective weapon designed to tackle drone threats, presenting a significant advancement in military technology.
more#defense-technology
fromSlashGear
2 weeks ago
OMG science

What Was The First Military Submarine Ever And How Did It Work? - SlashGear

The Turtle was the first military submarine, demonstrating the potential of undersea warfare despite its operational failures.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Startup companies

The ax has become an important part of the Space Force's arsenal

The U.S. military is shifting towards new defense companies for innovative technologies and contracts.
#drone-technology
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
Tech industry

Russia appears to be using wired, unjammable fiber-optic drones that could fix a big problem its operators have faced in this war

Russia's new drones utilize fiber-optic cables to enhance guidance and combat effectiveness, immune to jamming, advancing the drone technology arms race.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
Tech industry

Russia appears to be using wired, unjammable fiber-optic drones that could fix a big problem its operators have faced in this war

Russia's new drones utilize fiber-optic cables to enhance guidance and combat effectiveness, immune to jamming, advancing the drone technology arms race.
more#drone-technology
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

See the Anduril and General Atomics drones the US Air Force just marked as the first-ever uncrewed fighter jets

The USAF has designated its first uncrewed fighter jets, YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, as part of a next-generation program.
DevOps
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Special ops cracked the code on a problem plaguing the US military: getting better weapons faster

Special operations forces possess an agile weapons acquisition process that exceeds traditional military methods, providing valuable lessons for the Pentagon.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

20 Incredible Facts About the Weapons Used in America's $32 Billion War

Global conflicts like WWI provide critical lessons in history that must be remembered to prevent future wars.
The U.S. used various funding methods during WWI, including taxes and bonds, to support war efforts.
#drone-warfare
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Drones are now launching drones to attack other drones in Ukraine

Ukraine is heavily investing in drone warfare innovations to counter Russia's larger military.
Mothership drones launch smaller attack drones, expanding their operational capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Tech industry

Ukraine's wild fire-breathing drones have started popping up all around the front lines, videos show

Ukrainian forces are innovatively using drones to deploy molten thermite against Russian positions, marking a significant tactical development in the conflict.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Drones are now launching drones to attack other drones in Ukraine

Ukraine is heavily investing in drone warfare innovations to counter Russia's larger military.
Mothership drones launch smaller attack drones, expanding their operational capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Tech industry

Ukraine's wild fire-breathing drones have started popping up all around the front lines, videos show

Ukrainian forces are innovatively using drones to deploy molten thermite against Russian positions, marking a significant tactical development in the conflict.
more#drone-warfare
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says human operators need to have 'meaningful control' of AI drones in warfare

Eric Schmidt envisions a future of warfare dominated by AI-controlled drones with essential human oversight.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Zumwalt-class stealth destroyers may finally find purpose as hypersonic missile shooters

Zumwalt-class destroyers are technologically advanced but face serious challenges in armament and cost efficiency.
#defense-spending
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 months ago

General in Charge of Nuclear Weapons Says Heck, Let's Add Some AI

The military is cautiously integrating AI into nuclear decision-making, maintaining human control.
AI is seen as a tool for enhancing military strategy rather than replacing human judgment.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

This 100-Year-Old Weapon is Still Used by U.S. Troops

The U.S. military relies on both advanced and older weapon systems for various practical challenges, demonstrating a blend of innovation and historical reliance.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 months ago

General in Charge of Nuclear Weapons Says Heck, Let's Add Some AI

The military is cautiously integrating AI into nuclear decision-making, maintaining human control.
AI is seen as a tool for enhancing military strategy rather than replacing human judgment.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

This 100-Year-Old Weapon is Still Used by U.S. Troops

The U.S. military relies on both advanced and older weapon systems for various practical challenges, demonstrating a blend of innovation and historical reliance.
more#defense-spending
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
6 months ago

Consider the ethical impacts of quantum technologies in defence - before it's too late

Quantum technologies can significantly enhance national defense capabilities but also pose ethical and security risks.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

America's X-37B vs. China's Shenlong: Top space planes and their shadowy role in orbital war

Space planes like the X-37B and Shenlong may redefine military strategy, as they enhance surveillance capabilities and operational superiority in space.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

From recycling to food: Can we eat plastic-munching microbes?

DARPA is exploring innovative food wrappers and plastic waste recycling solutions that could potentially transform military logistics and address global plastic pollution.
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