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South Africa February 17, 2023

Russia to test hypersonic missile in drills with China, South Africa – a first for an international exercise

Russia is scheduled to begin trilateral naval exercises with South Africa and China on Friday, with drills running through the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

MILITARY February 14, 2023

Aviation milestone: artificial intelligence flew a modified F-16 fighter jet for over 17 hours

An artificial intelligence algorithm developed by the U.S. military flew a modified F-16 fighter jet for over 17 hours in December, officials announced this week.

China February 9, 2023

Tech with ties to China: What to avoid

More than a third of the world's electronics are produced in China but there's a difference between products made in China and those made by companies with ties to the Chinese government.

Iran February 8, 2023

Tensions rise as Iran threatens Israel, reveals new underground airbase

Iran has revealed the existence of the first-of-its-kind underground airbase capable of housing fighter jets and long-range cruise missiles.

National Security February 5, 2023

US firms pumping billions into China's AI sector

U.S. investors were involved in investment transactions in China's artificial intelligence sector totaling $40.2 billion sector between 2015 and 2021, according to a new report.

Army January 28, 2023

Army picks four companies to build tactical truck prototypes

The U.S. Army announced on Friday that it had selected four companies to build tactical truck prototypes. Evaluation of the initial prototypes is slated for 2024.

Air Force January 18, 2023

US Air Force's new F-15EX breaks key record as threats against America grow

After two years of experimental testing the U.S. Air Force has found that it's new F-15EX fighter jet exceeded expectations in weapons carried.

TECH January 13, 2023

Congress blocks funding request for Microsoft headsets after testing concerns: report

Congress reportedly declined an Army request for $400 million to buy Microsoft headsets after concerns over testing, but a new generation of the devices is still being funded.

Military Tech December 31, 2022

2022 military hardware to remember

From the launch of the U.S. Air Force's hypersonic missile to the unveiling of the B-21 Raider bomber, the military has made technological strides in 2022.

UFOs December 17, 2022

Pentagon has received 'several hundreds' of UFO reports, none of extraterrestrial origin so far

Officials with the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office told reporters on Friday that the office had received "several hundreds" of new reports of UFOs.

India December 15, 2022

India successfully test-fires intercontinental, nuclear-capable ballistic missile

India successfully test-fired an intercontinental nuclear-capable ballistic missile called the "Agni-5" on Thursday. The missile was fired from Abdul Kalam Island.