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Ukraine's Starlink crisis exposes Europe's tech dependence
Disruptions to SpaceX's military satellite service reveal Europe cannot quickly replace American technology in wartime.
RFI · 2m
Ukraine drops armed robots from drones deep into Russia
Ukrainian forces have deployed a new tactic: air-dropping ground robots from heavy drones behind enemy lines, creating an unexpected direction of attack in Operation Vivaldi.
Business Insider · 1m
Why U.S. money is flooding European defense startups
American investors are pouring cash into European defense tech as NATO spending surges and European venture capital falls short.
NPR · 2m
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South Korea tests hypersonic missile under Lee
President Lee Jae Myung oversaw a test-firing of a hypersonic glide vehicle, days after North Korea conducted its own intermediate-range hypersonic missile test.
Daily Maverick · 1m
Silicon Valley's idealism was real, not a con
A clash between tech pioneers reveals how the Valley genuinely shifted from defense to counterculture, before today's War Bros hijacked its values.
WIRED · 3m
Half the Army's drones are designed to be fired and lost
The US Army is treating thousands of expendable drones like ammunition in combat exercises, a shift toward cheap, replaceable systems.
Business Insider · 1m
Army sets 180-day rule for new tech before combat training
The US Army is establishing strict timelines for introducing new technologies like drones to soldiers to avoid distracting them from warfighting preparation.
Business Insider · 1m
Trump approves $24.3B fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia
The administration fast-tracks advanced F-35s to the kingdom as Iran-backed Houthis intensify regional attacks.
CNBC · 1m
AI almost triggered a US war with China
A false AI report nearly convinced the military to attack a Chinese ship, exposing dangerous gaps in how the Pentagon uses artificial intelligence.
Engadget · 1m · 7 views
Trump approves F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
The US is selling nearly 50 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a major policy shift that has alarmed Congress and defence officials.
BBC News · 1m · 5 views
Ukraine and Russia are racing toward killer drones
Both nations are rapidly developing autonomous drones that can select and attack targets without human input, raising serious ethical and military concerns.
The Conversation · 2m
Ukraine's drone factories are building tomorrow's arsenal
Inside the fastest-moving combat innovation ecosystem redefining modern warfare and post-war industry.
Fortune · 2m
Can AI refuse illegal military orders?
The Pentagon wants AI that rarely says no. That could enable war crimes.
Vox · 2m
Ukraine's drone boats fight first robot-to-robot sea battle
Ukraine claims its Sargan-3000 destroyed a Russian naval drone using machine gun fire instead of explosives, marking an unprecedented clash at sea.
TechRadar · 1m