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Tech execs are joining the Army - no grueling boot camp required

Tech executives join the Army Reserve, skipping traditional training to drive tech transformation.

#ai

fromTheregister

Artificial intelligence

US Army signs up Band of Tech Bros with a nerdy name

7 months ago

Artificial intelligence

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

fromTheregister

Artificial intelligence

US Army signs up Band of Tech Bros with a nerdy name

7 months ago

Artificial intelligence

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

Inside the US Army's Pacific war prep, from unfamiliar aircraft landings to drone warfare

US Army conducts joint training with the Philippines to adapt to new tech and environmental challenges in the Pacific region.

fromTNW | Ecosystems

Startups need 'clear pathway' into UK's new defence plan, experts warn

"Defence tech startups need a clear pathway from proof of value to adoption," she said.

European startups

fromTheregister

2 months ago

The UK wants you to sign up for 1B cyber defense force

The UK is investing over £1 billion to establish a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command to defend against and counter cyber threats.

2 months ago

The US and South Korea just rewrote the rulebook on salvaging a downed F-35

South Korea's F-35A jet was successfully revived by a new procedure involving wing removal and reattachment.

History

fromMedievalists.net

3 months ago

More Than Makers of Swords: The Hidden Life of Medieval Blacksmiths - Medievalists.net

Blacksmiths were integral to medieval trade and innovation, not just as weaponsmiths for knights.

Gadgets

3 months 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.

fromSlashGear

3 months ago

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.

US news

from24/7 Wall St.

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.

Startup companies

fromArs Technica

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.

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.

fromFast Company

This killer drone is designed to be thrown like a football

Drones are the future of modern warfare. But in a world where one second could be the difference between life and death, a drone needs to be more accessible and easily deployable.

NYC startup

DevOps

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.

5 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.

Tech industry

5 months ago

This Ukrainian tech company is working to beat Russia's electronic warfare without hard-wiring drones to an operator

Sine.Engineering is advancing drone technology to counteract Russian electronic warfare, focusing on non-GPS navigation and improved operator-drone communication.

fromFortune

8 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.