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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Russia's missiles and drones run on Western tech. Here's how it keeps getting the parts.

The components found in downed Russian drones and cruise and ballistic missiles range from microcomputers and sensors to switching connectors and converters. Ukraine says they're coming from the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, South Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Some of these nations are among Kyiv's closest partners. Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said over 100,000 foreign-made parts were found among the 550 Russian drones and missiles used in a large-scale bombardment, underscoring the scale of the problem.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

China steps up control of rare-earth exports citing national security' concerns

China requires government permits and may deny licences for exports of rare-earth mining, processing, recycling and magnet technologies while banning overseas assistance by Chinese entities.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries takes the AI stage at Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch

From stealth mode to center stage, Mach Industries is bringing AI into one of the world's most complex and controversial sectors: defense. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Ethan Thornton, CEO and founder of Mach Industries, steps onto the AI Stage to share what it takes to build in high-stakes environments where speed and autonomy matter most - and why next-gen infrastructure starts with rethinking the fundamentals.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How large language models can reconstruct forbidden knowledge

Large language models and open-source materials enable rapid assembly of technical mosaics, lowering barriers to creating dangerous dual-use capabilities.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Amid increased momentum for defense, the NATO Innovation Fund refreshes its investment team | TechCrunch

NATO Innovation Fund enters a new phase with a streamlined three-partner model and significant investment opportunities in defense technology.
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
4 months ago

Exclusive: New autonomous tractor can shift from farming to warfare

Voltrac's electric tractor serves dual purposes in agriculture and military contexts, enhancing safety and efficiency in supply transport.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The Pentagon launched a military-grade Y Combinator, signaling that defense tech is officially cool on college campuses

The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit is supporting dual-use startups.
Increasing student interest in defense tech on college campuses.
The accelerator program offers funding, mentorship, and military connections.
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