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Yemenis Seek Justice for ‘Unlawful’ US Drone Strike Killings

Two Yemeni families have filed a petition this week against the US government over the "unlawful" killing of 34 relatives, including nine children, in counter-terrorism operations, said human rights group Reprieve.

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India to Pursue S-400 Deal With Russia Despite Looming US Sanctions: Sources

India is pursuing its $5.4 billion deal for five Russian S-400 air defense systems despite threats of US sanctions, sources said.

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US Govt Panel: Don’t Ban AI-Powered Autonomous Weapons

A government-appointed commission has argued that the US should not ban the use or development of artificial intelligence-powered autonomous weapons.

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Biden Reviews Gulf Arms Deals, Starts Long Path With Iran

President Biden's administration signaled a fresh look at US policy in the Middle East, announcing reviews of massive arms packages for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

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US B-52 Overflies Middle East as Biden Sets Policy Tone

A US B-52 bomber flew over the Middle East in a show of force by President Biden's new administration as it girds for a challenging relationship with Iran, the Pentagon said.

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AI-Enabled Drone Shows US Army It Can Localize Targets

During a test at the US Army’s Project Convergence, a small drone used artificial intelligence-enabled software to find, fix, track, and identify targets in a complex urban environment.

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US Warships Conduct Exercises in South China Sea

A US aircraft carrier group sailed into the South China Sea on a so-called "freedom of navigation" exercise, the first routine operation in the region under new President Joe Biden.

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US Senate Confirms Austin as First Black Chief of Pentagon

The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the first African American to lead the Pentagon.

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EU Adopts Ethical Guidelines for Military Use of Artificial Intelligence

Members of the European Parliament have voted in favor of a report outlining guidelines for military and non-military use of artificial intelligence.

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US Army Researchers Working on Adding Muscle to Robots

To add dynamism and agility to their robotic systems, US Army researchers are working on a project that envisages adding muscle tissue to the unmanned platforms.

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