Russia claims it's using new laser weapons against Ukraine
The technology reportedly blinds satellites and destroys drones.
Military
The Pentagon's new AI chief is a former Lyft executive
Craig Martell will guide the Defense Department through uncharted territory.
Hitting the Books: When the military-industrial complex came to Silicon Valley
Turns out, Big Tech has bought a lot of CIA-backed startups over the years.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Hitting the Books: How American militarism and new technology may make war more likely
"A soldier’s sense of identity seems increasingly tied to war, not the service war is supposed to provide to our nation."
The US Space Force will use a 'digital twin' to simulate satellite incidents
Slingshot's technology could help mission teams prepare for the worst.
Hitting the Books: The Soviets once tasked an AI with our mutually assured destruction
The Perimeter system would have unleashed a civilization-ending counterstrike following a US nuclear launch.
Ukraine faces more cyberattacks amid Russian invasion fears
It's not clear if the attacks are preludes to war.
Palmer Luckey's startup bought an underwater drone company
Anduril is best known for its military tech, but these AUVs can be used for a mix of scientific research and warfare.
US blocks companies aiding Chinese military's quantum computing efforts
Officials are worried China could win the encryption wars.
GM plans to build a military vehicle based on the Hummer EV
The eLRV prototype could help electrify combat vehicles.
The US Army will test a 300 kW laser weapon system in 2022
It will 'produce a lethal output greater than anything fielded to date.'
US Army delays Microsoft's $22 billion HoloLens deal
Soldiers won't get AR headsets until September 2022.
‘What If…?’ put superheroics on pause to explore a more militaristic MCU
It’s the most realistic episode yet, even if there are giant robots.
Defense Department seeks nuclear propulsion for small spacecraft
They could be key to missions beyond Earth orbit.
Pentagon believes its precognitive AI can predict events 'days in advance'
Machine learning could help the military make proactive decisions.
Over 100 warship locations have been faked in one year
Someone might be trying to stoke tensions.
Autonomous Mission Master XT can haul over a ton of supplies into war zones
It's also amphibious and uses lithium-ion batteries for "silent watch" missions.
The Pentagon is tracking US citizens without a warrant, Senator says
The Department of Defense may be sidestepping laws by purchasing commercial data.
The first flight unit comprised of Space Force Guardians has completed basic training
The recruits had a dedicated curriculum with an emphasis on "emotional intelligence."
Deepfake satellite images pose serious military and political challenges
AI-generated maps could be used as misinformation tools.
