United States

US Army Moves Step Closer to ‘Drone Tank’ Development

The US Army released its request for proposals to develop a potentially unmanned ground combat "drone tank" to hopefully replace the Bradley.

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US Navy to Be ‘More Assertive’ in Countering China in Pacific

The US military warned its warships would be "more assertive" in responding to violations of international law, citing in particular China.

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US Air Force AI Program Copilots Spy Plane in Historic Flight

The US Air Force has, for the first time, used an artificial intelligence algorithm program as copilot aboard a U-2 spy plane.

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Travis Air Force Base Launches Drone-Based Perimeter Security System

US Travis Air Force base has launched an automated security system patrolled by drones for its California federal property.

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US General Milley Meets Taliban, Afghan Leader Ahead of Pullout

The top US military officer met separately this week with the Taliban and Afghanistan's president to push for a negotiated solution as the United States pulls out, the Pentagon said Thursday.

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Taiwan Says US Has Approved Key Submarine Technology Sale

The United States has issued an export permit for a digital sonar system critical to Taiwan's indigenous submarine project, a top defense official said Wednesday.

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Moscow Condemns US Sanctions on Turkey Over Russian Missile Purchases

Russia's foreign minister condemned US sanctions against Turkey over the purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense missiles as "illegitimate."

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ELTA Presents Mobile Counter Drone System to US DoD and DHS

ELTA North America has provided the US Departments of Defense and Homeland Security with advanced counter-drone technological solutions, improving the defense-in-depth capabilities of mobile drones.

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US Army Developing Algorithms to Improve Quadrotor Drone In-Flight Performance

US Army researchers are developing algorithms that will allow quadrotor drones to quickly switch between hover and forward flight.

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US Strikes Shabaab in Somalia After Withdrawal Announcement

The United States on Thursday carried out two air strikes in Somalia against what it said were explosives experts for Al Shabaab.

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