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Staff Writer February 23, 2021

Russia Displays Range of Counter-Drone Systems at IDEX 2021

Russia’s state arms seller, Rosoboronexport, has put a range of counter-drone systems on display at the IDEX 2021 international arms show in the UAE.

Taliban militants in a line holding guns and explosives

Staff Writer February 16, 2021

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30 Taliban Fighters Die in Explosion During Bomb-Making Class

Thirty Taliban militants were killed when a bomb exploded during a bomb-making class at a mosque in Afghanistan’s Balkh province.

Robotic Udar complex displayed at the Russian Defense Ministry's Innovation Day 2015 exhibition

Staff Writer February 15, 2021

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Russia Develops Fully Autonomous Udar Combat Ground Vehicle

The Russian military will soon have its hands on a functioning prototype of the latest Udar Combat Ground Vehicle which can operate on different terrains completely unmanned.

Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Dontreal Brown, from Leesburg, Fla., stands watch as an acoustic sensor operator during an anti-submarine warfare exercise in the sonar control room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 19

Staff Writer February 12, 2021

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US Navy Wants AI-Assisted Sonar System for Improved Submarine Tracking

The US Navy wants to employ artificial intelligence to help sonar operators better utilize the system for improved tracking of enemy submarines.

Staff Writer February 11, 2021

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Iran to Unveil Homegrown Kaman-22 Armed Drone This Month

Iran is scheduled to unveil its homegrown Kaman-22 armed drone this month, said the Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force last week.

CENTCOM Commander General Kenneth F. McKenzie

Staff Writer February 10, 2021

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US Army General: Small Drones Biggest Threat Since IEDs

The proliferation of inexpensive, small drones around the world is the “most concerning tactical development” since the rise of the improvised explosive device in Iraq, remarked Marine Gen. Kenneth McKenzie recently.

Staff Writer January 20, 2021

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EU’s AI-Driven Militarization ‘Threat to Europe’s Populations’: Report

Driven by artificial intelligence and digitalization, the ongoing armament of the EU “poses a threat to the populations of Europe,” according to a recent report.

German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and the Inspector General of the German Armed Forces Bundeswehr Eberhard Zorn (left) inspect the guard of honour during a swearing-in ceremony of German Bundeswehr soldiers at the Bendlerblock in Berlin, July 2019.

Staff Writer January 15, 2021

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German Defense Minister Pushes Need for Stronger Air Defenses Against Drones

Germany’s minister of defense has highlighted the need to strengthen the country’s air defenses citing the threat posed by armed drones.

Staff Writer January 14, 2021

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President-Elect Biden Announces Expansion of National Security Council

Joe Biden announced three additional members of the National Security Council, including a new addition in the form of Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology.