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fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

UK sailors convinced the Royal Navy to get a computer room on its newest aircraft carrier for esports and video games

"Other ships have PlayStations and Xboxes down on the mess deck so they can play where they live, but this is the first ship that's got a PC setup like this."
Video games
#army-reserve
#defense-technology
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

See the world's first drone aircraft carriers

China launched the world's largest amphibious assault ship, potentially the first purpose-built drone carrier, heralding a major shift in naval warfare.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
4 months ago

This killer drone is designed to be thrown like a football

Xdown is developing a unique kamikaze drone, the P.S. Killer, for rapid deployment and autonomous targeting.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
7 months ago

U.S. Navy looks to snatch 'victory from the jaws of defeat' by transforming stealthy ship into hypersonic weapons platform

The USS Zumwalt is being retrofitted to become the U.S. Navy's first shipborne hypersonic weapons platform, enhancing its combat capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

If drone companies don't have their kit on the frontline in Ukraine they 'might as well give up,' says UK minister

Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

See the world's first drone aircraft carriers

China launched the world's largest amphibious assault ship, potentially the first purpose-built drone carrier, heralding a major shift in naval warfare.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
4 months ago

This killer drone is designed to be thrown like a football

Xdown is developing a unique kamikaze drone, the P.S. Killer, for rapid deployment and autonomous targeting.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
7 months ago

U.S. Navy looks to snatch 'victory from the jaws of defeat' by transforming stealthy ship into hypersonic weapons platform

The USS Zumwalt is being retrofitted to become the U.S. Navy's first shipborne hypersonic weapons platform, enhancing its combat capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

If drone companies don't have their kit on the frontline in Ukraine they 'might as well give up,' says UK minister

fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Inside the US Army's Pacific war prep, from unfamiliar aircraft landings to drone warfare

Out in the islands of the western Pacific, the US Army and a strategic ally are landing aircraft in places they don't know, testing new drones and sensors, and trying to keep soldiers hidden in the electromagnetic spectrum.
DevOps
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

The UK wants you to sign up for 1B cyber defense force

The UK is investing over £1 billion to establish a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command to defend against and counter cyber threats.
#ukraine
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

This Ukrainian tech company is working to beat Russia's electronic warfare without hard-wiring drones to an operator

Sine.Engineering is advancing drone technology to counteract Russian electronic warfare, focusing on non-GPS navigation and improved operator-drone communication.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine Emerges as Drone Warfare Leader, Reversing Roles with NATO in Military Innovation | HackerNoon

Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

This Ukrainian tech company is working to beat Russia's electronic warfare without hard-wiring drones to an operator

Sine.Engineering is advancing drone technology to counteract Russian electronic warfare, focusing on non-GPS navigation and improved operator-drone communication.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Ukraine Emerges as Drone Warfare Leader, Reversing Roles with NATO in Military Innovation | HackerNoon

Ukraine's military evolution showcases innovative defense strategies against Russian aggression, particularly through drone warfare.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Ukraine's DIY drone makers are helping fighters on the front lines

Volunteers in Kyiv are manufacturing around 100 drones monthly for Ukraine's military, demonstrating grassroots innovation in response to war.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US and South Korea just rewrote the rulebook on salvaging a downed F-35

This operation is now part of the F-35 program's standard maintenance protocols.
Renovation
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

More Than Makers of Swords: The Hidden Life of Medieval Blacksmiths - Medievalists.net

Blacksmiths were more than creators of weaponry; they played a vital role in a structured trade industry, subject to regulations and rules governing their craft.
History
fromSlashGear
2 months ago

What Was The First Military Submarine Ever And How Did It Work? - SlashGear

Undersea warfare was considered a novel and important avenue of military strategy, demonstrated by the Turtle, despite its operational challenges and initial failure.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

The ax has become an important part of the Space Force's arsenal

"I've terminated 11 major contracts in less than three years."
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

See the Anduril and General Atomics drones the US Air Force just marked as the first-ever uncrewed fighter jets

The USAF has designated its first uncrewed fighter jets, YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, as part of a next-generation program.
DevOps
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Special ops cracked the code on a problem plaguing the US military: getting better weapons faster

Special operations forces possess an agile weapons acquisition process that exceeds traditional military methods, providing valuable lessons for the Pentagon.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

20 Incredible Facts About the Weapons Used in America's $32 Billion War

Global conflicts like WWI provide critical lessons in history that must be remembered to prevent future wars.
The U.S. used various funding methods during WWI, including taxes and bonds, to support war efforts.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says human operators need to have 'meaningful control' of AI drones in warfare

Schmidt stressed the need for human oversight in AI-driven warfare, stating, 'What will happen is that the computer will produce the battle plan and the human will authorize it, thereby giving the humans a meaningful role in the process.' This reflects his belief in maintaining control over autonomous combat systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Ukraine's wild fire-breathing drones have started popping up all around the front lines, videos show

Ukrainian forces are using drones to deploy molten thermite, capable of melting metal and causing significant damage to enemy armored vehicles, as a new tactic.
Tech industry
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