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Anthropic Confirms Claude AI Use in Weapons and Surveillance

AI is moving deeper into weapons development and surveillance, with Anthropic confirming that actors used Claude to build military software and support intelligence-gathering operations.

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Young US Veterans More Exposed to Toxic ‘Forever Chemical’: Report

Young US military veterans have higher concentrations of potentially harmful synthetic chemicals known as PFAS in their blood.

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UK Army Deploys First Passive Drone Detection System

The UK has deployed its first passive counter-drone detection system at a British Army base, with two domestic companies delivering the capability in under six months.

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This New Cargo Drone Concept Brings 6,000 Pounds to Pilotless Resupply

Textron Aviation and Merlin have introduced the Cessna SkyCourier UX, a new cargo drone concept designed to carry up to 6,000 pounds of payload and accommodate up to three LD3 containers.

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Turkish Akinci Drone Fires Supersonic Ballistic Missile in Black Sea Test

Turkey has test-fired a supersonic ballistic missile from an unmanned combat aerial vehicle, striking a surface target in the Black Sea located 250 kilometers from the drone’s launch site.

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Embention’s 190-Gram Device Keeps Strike Drones on Target Without GPS

A new flight control computer from Spanish firm Embention is designed to give one-way attack drones greater autonomy while carrying out missions in GPS-denied environments.

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Ukraine’s Use of Ground Robots Has Tripled Since Start of 2026: Report

Ukraine’s deployment of ground robotic systems has increased more than threefold since the beginning of 2026, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine reported.

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Greece Revives 30-Year-Old Military G-Class Vehicles for Drone-Era Warfare

Greece is giving its 30-year-old Mercedes G-Class military vehicles a sweeping overhaul for modern battlefield operations.

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France Awards Contracts for Rafale F5 Fighter Upgrade 

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded multiple contracts for preparatory work ahead of the Rafale F5 production launch.

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Quantum Systems Debuts USV-UUV Pair for Deep, Persistent Sea Surveillance

German firm Quantum Systems is broadening its maritime portfolio with two new autonomous vehicles built for persistent surveillance across surface and underwater environments.

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