Technology
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Oct- 2020 -20 October
UK Unveils Explosive-Laden ‘Bug’ Drone Part of Futuristic Battle Strategy
The UK unveiled a futuristic army strategy that includes Challenger 2 tanks equipped with tiny bug-like drones and a remote-controlled unmanned vehicle.
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16 October
Defense Secretary Talks Latest Technologies to Give US Troops the Edge
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper outlined America's modernization priorities in the face of Russian and Chinese efforts to undermine US military and technological advantages.
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15 October
US Fifth Generation Target Drone to Begin Test Flights
The Defense Department announced it will begin test flights of its much-anticipated Fifth Generation Aerial Target drone (5GAT) later this month at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah.
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13 October
US Army Partners With SpaceX to Deliver Military Cargo Anywhere In an Hour
The US military is partnering with SpaceX to explore the possibility of transporting military systems in a rocket anywhere on the globe in merely 60 minutes.
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7 October
US Military Dogs to Get AR Goggles for Better Communication
US army dogs could soon be relaying live visuals of their area of operation to their handlers sitting afar via Augmented Reality goggles.
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6 October
US Agency Invests to Build Space-Based Missile-Tracking System
The US Space Development Agency announced contracts worth $342 million for two companies to build the first stage of a space-based missile-tracking system.
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1 October
MQ-9 Reaper Doubles its Capacity to Carry Hellfire Missiles
A software upgrade on the MQ-9 Reaper drone allows the aircraft to load four extra Hellfire missiles on stations previously reserved for 500 lb. class bombs or fuel tanks.
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Sep- 2020 -30 September
US Air Force to Enhance Warfighter Capabilities with New Shift5 Contract
The US Air Force Cyber Resiliency of Weapons Systems will further enhance its warfighter capabilities with a recent contract to Shift5, a cybersecurity company that protects planes, trains, and tanks from cyberattacks.
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30 September
Japan’s Military Seeks Record $52 Billion Budget
Japan's defense ministry requested a record $52-billion budget maintain military readiness under pressure from China and North Korea.
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10 September
AI Can Change Nearly Every Aspect of the Battlefield, Esper Says
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reiterated the importance of ethical principles for the American military as it seeks to become a dominant player in the field of artificial intelligence.
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