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Future warfare may hinge on balancing AI-driven precision with human judgment to prevent machines like this from becoming a reality.

China Copies and Tries to Mirror US Manned-Unmanned Teaming Breakthroughs

In a rapidly advancing battlefield environment, the US military’s reliance on manned-unmanned teaming, AI-driven decision-making, and human command oversight ensures that critical decisions about lethal force remain firmly within human control, blending the speed of AI with the art of human judgment to mitigate the risks of automation in war.

Technology Sep 15

Artist's rendering of Aurora’s latest X-Plane design, released on May 20th 2024. (Image source: Aurora Flight Sciences)

The Future of Military Aviation: Aurora Flight Sciences’ Fan-In-Wing X-Plane

DARPA’s SPRINT program, with Aurora at the helm, is poised to revolutionize military air mobility with its groundbreaking fan-in-wing design.

Aviation May 29

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptors (Image source: DVIDS)

Lockheed Martin Absorbs Millions in Losses on Classified Program, Eyes Long-Term Gain

Lockheed Martin is facing billions in losses on a classified program, but insists it will be a long-term success.

Technology Apr 28

IVAS system field test, August 23, 2023 (Image source: DVIDS)

The Augmented Reality Revolution: Redefining Readiness and Response in the Army

The US Army’s IVAS 1.2 trials signal a major leap in warfare tech, enhancing soldier situational awareness and redefining combat dynamics.

A T-38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel (Image source: DVIDS)

US Navy Launches Robotics Warfare Specialist Career to Propel Fleet into Technological Frontier

The US Navy launches the Robotics Warfare Specialist rating, revolutionizing warfare with drones and autonomous systems integration.

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Cross-Border Tech: Australia Spearheads a New Age of AI in Defense Strategy

In the heart of New South Wales, under the vast Australian sky, the future of warfare is being reshaped, not with the roar of guns, but with the quiet hum of AI, as nations unite to forge a new path in military history

Technology Jan 11

MC-12W Liberty (Image source: DVIDS)

US Army Advances With Latest Airborne Electronic Warfare Capability

Among the rapidly changing dynamics of modern warfare, the U.S. Army’s extensively tested Multi-Function Electronic Warfare – Air Large (MFEW-AL) system is poised to redefine the electronic warfare landscape, offering cutting-edge, user-friendly technology to equip warfighters, ensure spectrum dominance, and adapt to evolving threats, underscoring a global imperative to advance in this critical field.

Technology Sep 25

British Army introduces a new approach of winning future wars (Image source: British Army)

Unveiling the British Army’s Land Operating Concept: A Modern Warfare Revolution

The British Army’s cutting-edge ‘Land Operating Concept’ redefines warfare, prioritizing technology, and information warfare.

Technology Sep 19

An AI-generated illustration of a ground-based high-energy laser weapon system.

Lockheed Martin Awarded $221M for Advanced Laser Weapon Development

Lockheed Martin has secured a $221-million contract to develop a new high-energy laser weapon prototype for the U.S. Army, signaling a major shift towards advanced, innovative, and potentially game-changing capabilities for future military operations.

Technology Jul 24

A hyper realistic illustration of a hypersonic missile. (Image generated by AI)

Unleashing the Power of Technology: The Rise of Futuristic Weapons in Warfare

Discover these futuristic weapons, where imagination meets reality, from next gen drones to hypersonic missiles, they will transform the battlefield of tomorrow.

Technology Jul 18

Project Kaiju: Giant Monsters or the Air Force’s SkyNet?

Project Kaiju: Giant Monsters or the Air Force’s SkyNet?

The Air Force’s Top Secret Program Kaiju looks to move the branch to the future with the power of Japanese monster movies.

Technology Sep 21

Urban warfare is here to stay. (DVIDS)

Urban Warfare: What’s Next for the American Military?

Despite past predictions, urban warfare will be an increasingly important aspect of warfare. The U.S. military must adjust to excel in it.

Military Aug 24

In future wars, we’ll have to fool robots: Taking battlefield lessons from the recent Tesla car failures

In future wars, we’ll have to fool robots: Taking battlefield lessons from the recent Tesla car failures

“All warfare is based on deception,” wrote Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese strategist, in “The Art of War.” As far as we know, Sun Tzu never grappled with the specific problems of electronic image processing by machines, but the principle still holds in modern times. If war is based on deception, future wars are going […]

Military Jul 08

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