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US Army Evaluates New Aerial Strike Capability Using Logistics Drones.
The US Army recently tested the integration of an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) onto a TRV 150 logistics drone, transforming a standard resupply platform into a precision strike tool without risking human aircrews.
US Army Integrates AI into Cyber Defense Strategy Against Evolving Digital Threats.
The US Army is collaborating with major tech firms like Google and OpenAI to develop AI-powered cyber defense strategies, focusing on mitigating rapid, adaptive cyber-attacks in hypothetical Indo-Pacific conflict scenarios.
The Shift in Global Air Warfare: Is the U.S. Falling Behind in the Age of Autonomous Drones?.
Merlin Labs CEO Matt George highlights that while the U.S. possesses a massive air force, it lacks a definitive lead in autonomous drone technology, a sector currently dominating modern conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East due to its cost-efficiency and tactical flexibility.
A-10 Warthogs Prove Critical Value in High-Risk Iranian Rescue Mission.
Despite Air Force plans to retire the fleet, A-10 Warthogs played a vital 'Sandy' role in a dangerous rescue mission to retrieve a downed F-15E crew in Iran, successfully suppressing enemy fire before one A-10 was forced down.
