US Army to debut FPV Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor next month
The U.S. Army’s Global Response Force will begin assessing the Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor in March following a $5.2 million contract inked in January.
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Military experts warn security hole in most AI chatbots can sow chaos
Current and former military officers are warning that countries are likely to exploit a security hole in artificial intelligence chatbots.
Artificial intelligence flies XQ-58A Valkyrie drone
The Autonomous Air Combat Operations team created algorithms for the flight that took millions of hours to mature.
Anduril, Epirus to boost US Marine Corps drone defenses
The Epirus Leonidas high-power microwave weapon uses energy blasts to fry drones midair. It was paired with Anduril's Lattice software.
US Air Force electronic warfare commander seeks spectrum dominance
"I view this wing as an operational warfighting wing," Air Force Col. Joshua Koslov said. "Our weapon is going to be data, EW data."
How Taiwan plans to counter drones by mid-2024
Taiwan is trying to accelerate the development and production of military drones and countermeasures by expanding two national defense programs.
US military targets deepfakes, misinformation with AI-powered tool
Discerning fact from fiction is vital to military operations. The task is increasingly complex as bad information floods social media and other channels.
US Army developing LASSO tank-killing drone for infantry
The U.S. Army is still finalizing details related to contracts with defense industry, a PEO Soldier spokesperson said.
US Army general dies in plane crash near Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maj. Gen. Anthony Potts was commissioned as a U.S. Army aviation second lieutenant in 1986. He most recently led the service's PEO C3T.
L3Harris, Leidos collaborate on US Army’s ATHENA reconnaissance jet
The companies plan to fit Bombardier Global 6500 jets with radar, electronic and communications intelligence equipment tailored to ATHENA rules.
How high-speed drone racing could aid struggling Air Force recruitment
The Drone Racing League is for “tech-setters” not attracted to sports like football. Instead, they lean into gaming and simulation.
