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AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn
AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington.
Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.
By Andrius Sytas and Janis Laizans, Reuters
Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.
US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand
The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.
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Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.
Artificial Intelligence
VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
A recently released report catalogs AI uses across the VA, from clinical tools used during patient care to systems that help process benefits.
Unmanned
Japanese Global Hawk drone splashes down in crash
A Japanese Global Hawk drone nosedived into the Sea of Japan this week, instantly slashing the country’s fleet of these drones by a third.
Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.
US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand
The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.
Unmanned
Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache
U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.
Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.
German government blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack with explosives
Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.
Cyber
Germany is stepping up on defense — and Washington should celebrate
German defense firms are creating industrial partnerships with American companies, deepening the transatlantic defense production relationship.
Electronic Warfare
Pentagon’s realistic electronic warfare system to move to Navy lab
DARPA says it has built the world’s largest, most realistic electronic warfare test capability.
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How automated tagging helps mission teams securely share information
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Military superiority demands artificial intelligence proficiency
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In the pipeline: The impact of TSA cybersecurity directives
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