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Innovating Our Destruction: The Technologizing of Warfare 

Advancements in AI, space exploration, and missile defense can bring great benefits but also pose grave risks, and caution is necessary to avoid innovating humanity's destruction.

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Russia Says Ukraine Using Long-Range US Artillery

Moscow said it had downed a long-range rocket supplied to Ukraine by the US, weapons Kyiv said were key to an anticipated counter-attack against Russian forces. 

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Promotions Delay in Senate Harms US Military Readiness: Austin

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that the Senate's delay in approving 160 military promotions will impact the readiness of American forces.

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Poland to Equip New AW149 Helicopters With Hellfire Missiles

Poland has announced its new AW149 multi-role helicopters will be equipped with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles.

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NATO A330 Tanker Fleet Achieves Initial Operational Capability

NATO’s A330 multinational multi-roe tanker transporter fleet has achieved initial operational capability for a complete range of missions.

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Turkey Unveils Shipborne Bayraktar TB-3 Drone

Turkish defense firm Baykar Technologies has unveiled its new Bayraktar TB-3 drone for launch from naval vessels.

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Thales to Equip Austrian Armed Forces With Tactical Radios

Thales has received a contract to supply more than 2,500 SquadNet tactical radios for the Austrian Armed Forces.

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Germany to Purchase 28 Howitzers to Replenish Stockpiles Sent to Ukraine

Germany plans to acquire up to 28 self-propelled howitzers to replenish stockpiles diminished by its military aid to Ukraine.

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Thales to Bolster Local Defense Hub Support for Singaporean Armed Forces

Thales has signed a “master agreement” to enhance the capabilities of the company’s Defence Hub for the Singapore Armed Forces.

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Wall-Climbing Robots to Assess US Navy Amphibious Assault Ship, Destroyers

The US Navy has contracted Gecko Robotics to expand advanced robotic assessments for amphibious assault ship and Arleigh Burke destroyers.

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