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https://wtop.com/world/2023/08/north-koreas-kim-watches-cruise-missile-launches-as-us-south-korean-troops-begin-annual-drills/
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Wtop
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has observed the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has observed the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from a navy ship, state media reported Monday, as...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has observed the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from a navy ship, state media reported Monday, as...
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https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-02-12-russian-students-taught-to-build-military-drones.html
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Naturalnews
Young Russian students will soon be learning about drone technology for military and industrial purposes as part of their craft lessons. Russian Senator Artem Sheikin announced that the lessons would include how to conduct terrain reconnaissance and ways to counter enemy unscrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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https://www.nasa.gov/history/40-years-ago-space-shuttle-discovery-makes-its-public-debut/
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Nasa
On Oct. 16, 1983, NASA's newest space shuttle, Discovery, made its public debut during a rollout ceremony at its manufacturing plant in Palmdale, California. Under construction for three years, Discovery joined NASA's other two space-worthy orbiters, Columbia and Challenger, and atmospheric test...
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https://thecyberwire.com/stories/920091fb7ffb4023978aebe54c771daa/ukraine-at-d263
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Thecyberwire
"Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations near Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhia Oblast on November 8," the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote yesterday, citing both Ukrainian and Russian sources. "The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces continued offensive operations in the Melitopol (western Zaporizhia Oblast) and Bakhmut directions.
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https://www.vice.com/en/article/zm5vw9/deepfakes-letter-to-director-of-national-intelligence
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Vice - Motherboard
Three representatives asked the Director of National Intelligence to create a report about how deepfakes could be used against the U.S. by hostile nations.
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202308040270.html
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Allafrica
Harare — A Malian activist was sentenced to a year in prison after she said the country's military government failed to address inflation and insecurity, according to AFP. Rokia Doumbia was accused of "insulting the Head of State", "inciting revolt", and "disturbing public order through the use of information and communication technologies".
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https://english.iswnews.com/32761/isis-attack-on-syrian-military-bus-leaves-23-martyrs-or-wounded-in-homs-desert/
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A bus carrying Syrian soldiers in the desert eastern Homs Governorate was targeted by a roadside bomb planted by the ISIS terrorist group. As a result of this incident, at least 9 Syrian soldiers were martyred and 14 others were injured. This attack took place three days after the Syrian army's operation against ISIS hideouts in the Syrian desert.
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https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3705556/afwerx-director-discusses-role-of-tech-startups-quick-innovation-in-great-power/
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Afmc
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) - AFWERX, the Department of the Air Force's innovation arm, met with technologists, startups and venture capitalists at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, March 8-11, 2024, to discuss national and global security challenges and the role AFWERX plays...
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https://dailycaller.com/2023/07/31/senate-committee-concerned-that-air-force-isnt-using-electric-helicopters/
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Dailycaller
The Senate Appropriations Committee said it was "concerned" that electric helicopter technology isn't being tested and utilized by the Air Force, according to the committee's report on the draft of the 2024 Department of Defense Appropriations bill issued Friday. The Airforce has 90 days to...
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https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/11/23/ready-unexpected-air-force-drilling-troops-survival-response-skills.html
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Military.com
The Air Force wants to develop troops that are ready for anything -- anywhere in the world.
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https://wlockett.medium.com/spacexs-new-project-is-a-middle-finger-to-putin-10ccbbd2959c
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SpaceX, the private aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company founded by entrepreneur Elon Musk, has announced a new project that some are interpreting as a direct challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The project, called "Starlink," involves the deployment of thousands of small satellites into low Earth orbit in order to provide internet access to remote and underserved areas of the globe. While this may seem like a noble and ambitious goal, some experts are interpreting the move as a direct challenge to Putin and the Russian government. Russia has long been a dominant player in the global satellite market, and the launch of thousands of small, low-cost satellites by a private American company could disrupt the existing balance of power. Additionally, the ability to provide internet access to remote and underserved areas could be seen as a way to bypass government censorship and control of information. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://www.army-technology.com/news/slovenia-purchases-iris-t-from-deihl-through-european-sky-shield-initiative/
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Army-technology
Diehl Defence has secured a contract with the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to supply the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system to Slovenia, according to a release from the manufacturer on 26 January 2024.
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https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/common-typo-causes-millions-of-emails-intended-for-members-of-the-u-s-military-to-be-sent-to-accounts-in-mali-1.6483247
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Ctvnews
Millions of emails intended for Pentagon employees were inadvertently sent to email accounts in Mali over the last decade because of typos caused by the similarity of the U.military's email address and the domain for the West African country, according to a Dutch technologist who discovered the problem.
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http://www.uawire.org/russia-s-new-military-doctrine-preparation-for-large-scale-war
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UAWire
Russia’s new military doctrine, presented by Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov on 2 March, stipulates that the country must strive to be …
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/fincantieri-edge-launch-jv-naval-vessels-511686
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Marinelink
EDGE Group, a United Arab Emirates-based advanced technology and defense group, and Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilders in the world, have entered into a term sheet aimed at creating a joint venture (JV) that will focus on the manufacturing of a broad range of sophisticated naval vessels. EDGE will hold a 51% stake in the venture, which has a commercial pipeline valued at approximately $32.4 billion (€30 billion), with management direction provided by Fincantieri.
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https://www.space.com/12-space-patches-christmas
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Space
We've seen the 12 days of Christmas taken in many different directions and versions, but for those with a passion for space, let's sing along to the "12 Space Patches of Christmas" designed by an artist to the "stars," Tim Gagnon. Before we begin, if you haven't heard of the "KSC artist," allow us to introduce you to an important contributor to both the space community and history.
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https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230816000379
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Koreaherald
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates were staging combined high-tech military drills, Seoul's Army said Wednesday, amid efforts to bolster bilateral military cooperation.The exercise is underway at the Korea Combat Training Center, a facility employing cutting-edge technologies for realistic...
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https://fortune.com/2014/12/21/why-cyber-warfare-is-so-attractive-to-small-nations/
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Fortune
Enabled by Internet connectivity, cyber war provides more bang for the buck than investment in conventional weapons.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/24692151/ukrainian-kamikaze-drone-blitz-russian-ships/
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Thesun
TWO Russian assault boats with crew on board have been destroyed by Ukrainian kamikaze drones in annexed Crimea, it has been alleged.
The ships were reportedly carrying loaded armoured vehicles, including personnel carrier BTR-82.
3Footage released on Friday showed 'Ukrainian kamikaze drones' hit...
The ships were reportedly carrying loaded armoured vehicles, including personnel carrier BTR-82.
3Footage released on Friday showed 'Ukrainian kamikaze drones' hit...
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https://www.kyivpost.com/post/29120
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Kyivpost
The US Air Force has been discussing its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program since the early 2000s. CCAs use artificial intelligence (AI) to operate in collaborative teams with the next generation of manned combat aircraft. The success of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) as force multipliers in Ukraine has put new impetus behind the program, which seeks to supplement its fighter and bomber fleets with cheaper AI-guided unmanned aircraft.
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https://www.therobotreport.com/locus-lock-promises-protect-autonomous-systems-gps-spoofing/
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Locus Lock is designing RF systems to provide navigational security. Source: Locus Lock
Flying back from Miami last week, I put my life in the hands of two strangers, just because they wore gold epaulets. These commercial pilots,...
Locus Lock is designing RF systems to provide navigational security. Source: Locus Lock
Flying back from Miami last week, I put my life in the hands of two strangers, just because they wore gold epaulets. These commercial pilots,...
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https://theintercept.com/2024/04/15/iran-attack-israel-drones-missiles/
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Theintercept
The United States shot down more drones and missiles than Israel did on Saturday night during Iran's attack, The Intercept can report.
More than half of Iran's weapons were destroyed by U.S. aircraft and missiles before they ever reached Israel. In fact, by commanding a multinational air defense...
More than half of Iran's weapons were destroyed by U.S. aircraft and missiles before they ever reached Israel. In fact, by commanding a multinational air defense...