Editor’s Picks
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Feb- 2021 -15 February
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.
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10 February
Growing Desperation Over Al Shabaab Threat in Kenya’s North
In the vast, arid northern corner of Kenya, frustration is boiling over due to the growing strength of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab jihadist group in the region.
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9 February
British Army Troops in Mali Use Grenade Launcher-Fired Mini-Drones
British Army troops stationed in Mali are using mini-drones that can be fired from grenade launchers and are designed to carry a range of payloads.
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9 February
Senegal Uncovers Jihadist Cell in East of Country
Senegalese authorities have foiled a jihadist cell linked to al-Qaeda-affiliated militants in Mali, a leading newspaper in the West African state reported.
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2 February
North Nigeria City in Dark for Week After ISWAP Sabotages Supply Lines
Residents of the northeastern Nigerian city Maiduguri have been struggling with a power blackout for a week after ISWAP blew up supply lines, causing water shortages and disrupting businesses and daily life.
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2 February
Russia Unveils Next-Gen ‘Sotnik’ Soldier Battle Armor
Russia has begun first phase development of its next-generation battle armor for field soldiers, set to replace the Ratnik in 2025.
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1 February
Israel Tests Upgraded Iron Dome Air Defense System
Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced that the new and upgraded Iron Dome has successfully completed a fresh set of trials simulating potential land and sea threats.
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Jan- 2021 -29 January
How the US Can Avoid Future ‘Forever Wars’
To avoid a repeat of Iraq and Afghanistan, US policymakers should look to the Powell Doctrine for guidance.
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28 January
US Marines Corps Green Lights Autonomous Vessel Carrying Armed Swarm Drones
The US Marines Corps has selected a Louisiana-based ship manufacturer to build a long-range unmanned warship equipped with its own swarm of armed drones.
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26 January
US General Suggests Human Control Over AI Not Always Possible
When it comes to defeating drone swarms, the Pentagon may have to relax rules on human control over artificial intelligence combat systems, US Army Gen. John Murray said.
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