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Patrick Tucker
Science & Technology Editor, Defense One
Patrick Tucker is science and technology editor for Defense One. He’s also the author of The Naked Future: What Happens in a World That Anticipates Your Every Move? (Current, 2014). Previously, Tucker was deputy editor for The Futurist for nine years. Tucker has written about emerging technology in Slate, The Sun, MIT Technology Review, Wilson Quarterly, The American Legion Magazine, BBC News Magazine, Utne Reader, and elsewhere.
Science & Tech
Geothermal energy easing US military's logistics challenges
DIU is doubling its investment in new technology to harness the heat of Earth's core.
- Patrick Tucker
Threats
Why we can shoot down Iranian drones over Israel but not Ukraine
The different outcomes of the weekend’s attacks on Tel Aviv and Kharkiv reflect factors practical and political.
- Patrick Tucker
Threats
Europe is already planning for what happens if Ukraine loses. It’s ugly
A newly energized Russia is already escalating grey-zone operations in Eastern Europe, says Estonia’s defense minister.
- Patrick Tucker
Threats
Russia could be outshooting Ukraine 10-to-1 ‘within weeks’: EUCOM chief
In House hearing, Gen. Cavoli laid out the consequences of more House inaction on aid.
- Patrick Tucker
Threats
Russia’s GPS meddling in the Baltic Sea demands NATO action, Sweden’s naval chief says
Emanations from Kaliningrad are making regional shipping and air travel more dangerous.
- Patrick Tucker
Exclusive
Science & Tech
New bill would greatly expand Defense Department quantum efforts
Proposed legislation would establish a quantum advisor and a new center of excellence.
- Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
How China used TikTok, AI, and big data to target Taiwan's elections
Researchers say U.S. elections could be next.
- Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
US-UK safety pact could shape the future of AI
Two research institutes will collaborate on AI safety tests, among other things.
- Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
The Air Force is quietly revolutionizing parts replacement
A startup's robotic system that fits on a truck could replace sprawling die-based factories.
- Patrick Tucker
Threats
Giving ATACMS to Ukraine no longer as risky, says Joint Chiefs chairman
The United States is becoming more comfortable giving Ukraine the long-sought weapons.
- Patrick Tucker
Exclusive
Science & Tech
Lawmakers want answers from Pentagon on AI developments with Australia, UK
Senators are seeking more information about AI safety within the AUKUS program.
- Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
The Navy is using robot ships to deter human smuggling out of Haiti
4th Fleet’s experiments with unmanned systems are a “game changer” for monitoring illicit activity, commander says
- Patrick Tucker
Policy
House passes $825B defense bill, racing the clock to avoid shutdown
Bill includes new money for ships, planes, ground combat vehicles, and AI.
- Patrick Tucker and Audrey Decker
Threats
Russia's lies helped persuade Niger to eject US troops, AFRICOM says
The U.S. needs to beef up its own counter-disinformation efforts, Gen. Langley tells lawmakers.
- Patrick Tucker
Threats
Houthis granting China, Russia safe passage in Red Sea, CENTCOM says
The group is armed by Iran using the revenues from Beijing’s veiled oil purchases.
- Patrick Tucker
Policy
Special operations seeing growing demand amid planned cuts: commander
Faced with a more active China, “I certainly wouldn't support” shrinking the force, SOCOM's Fenton told lawmakers.
- Patrick Tucker
Policy
Milley, McKenzie detail mistakes that led to Afghan evacuation chaos
The retired generals blamed the State Department for the debacle at Hamid Karzai airport. But it’s not that simple.
- Patrick Tucker