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The drone war in Ukraine remains largely human-operated for now. We’re seeing glimpses of the future, but we’re not there yet.Ukraine and Russia are experimenting with artificial intelligence-enabled drones, but total autonomy and full-scale deployment remain limited in combat, researchers say.AI-enabled autonomy in uncrewed systems has the potential to significantly…
Saab’s CEO Micael Johansson said that while Europe’s leaders have announced huge defense spending hikes, the continent’s current processes are slowing it down too much.”Now, we want to spend like 3.5% to 5% of GDP on defense. But then, when you start getting into the normal processes in terms of,…
The Kremlin said on Thursday that it encountered at least 485 enemy drones across the country over the last three days, including 63 attempted attacks in the Moscow region.In a statement on its Telegram channel, the defense ministry said the attacks were part of a “massive raid” by Ukraine across…
Drones are transforming warfare, and Western militaries are now in an intensifying race to develop models capable of operating in one of the harshest environments on Earth: the Arctic.NATO countries are fast discovering the potential, as well as limits, of drones in the Arctic, where geopolitical competition is intensifying.Russia and…
Russia’s health ministry has drafted a new bill that requires fresh medical and pharmacy graduates from state-affiliated programs to start working within a year of finishing school.If they fail to do so, they’ll have to pay a fine worth three times the amount spent by the government on their education,…
Russia will restrict internet access across several regions, including Moscow, during its May 9 Victory Day celebrations this year, as the Kremlin imposes ever-tighter controls over its population.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday that mobile internet restrictions would be in place in several regions while foreign leaders are…
Moscow and Pyongyang have, for the first time, officially acknowledged that North Korean troops are fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine.It’s been widely reported for months that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had sent thousands of his elite troops to assist Russian ground assaults in Kursk.But Russia and North…
