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Veterans December 12, 2023

Iraq War veteran fighting terminal cancer gets his final wish to feel tank's 'thunder of doom'

U.S. Army veteran Jay Tenison checked off a bucket list item after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He got inside a tank — and fired it one last time at Fort Moore in Georgia.

Digital Originals December 8, 2023

Cheap drones can take out expensive military systems, warns former Air Force pilot pushing AI-enabled force

AI-enabled military systems have been effective in battle, but some reliability issues still concern troops and their commanders: former Air Force test pilot.

Artificial Intelligence December 3, 2023

China using AI to ease economic woes, but focus is to stand at the 'center of the revolution,' experts warn

China has placed artificial intelligence at the center of its military and economic modernization efforts as its economic problems continue to grow.

Artificial Intelligence November 29, 2023

Pentagon hopes for 'force multiplier' in race for new tech with China

The Pentagon is accelerating its timeline for the "Replicator" program, hoping to field thousands of AI-enabled autonomous vehicles by 2026.

Artificial Intelligence November 24, 2023

Israel's use of AI in Hamas war can help limit collateral damage 'if executed properly,' expert says

Israel has looked to integrate artificial intelligence into its various operations from cybersecurity to tank targeting and intelligence filtering.

Israel October 22, 2023

Israeli army releases footage of first operational use of ‘Iron Sting’ munition destroying rocket launcher

The "Iron Sting" uses laser and GPS guidance to precisely target enemies and limit collateral damage in dense, urban environments such as Gaza.

Israel October 22, 2023

Israeli soldier celebrates wedding days after he's shot and his brother goes missing in action

An IDF soldier married his bride in Israel last week after he was shot in the leg Oct. 7 in a gunfight with Hamas militants and his brother was designated missing in action.

Israel October 20, 2023

Video shows cargo planes delivering armored vehicles to Israeli Defense Forces

U.S. military aircraft touched down at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel this week to deliver a fleet of armored vehicles for the Israeli Defense Force.

Artificial Intelligence October 13, 2023

US military needs AI vehicles, weapon systems to be 'superior' global force: experts

Artificial intelligence technologies will be critical for the U.S. to adopt and develop in the coming years if the U.S. wants to remain the most powerful military on Earth.

Israel October 11, 2023

How does Israel's Iron Dome defense system work?

Israel's Iron Dome can detect projectiles from almost 40 miles away, while also dissecting whether a dangerous threat is in the midst of attacking the region.

Ukraine October 3, 2023

Russia charges top Ukrainian military leaders with ‘terrorism’ over drone strikes

Moscow is accusing four high-ranking members of the Ukrainian military of "terrorism" for their connection to repeated drone strikes on Russia-controlled territory.