Science & Tech

Q&A with SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Frank Donovan

"I don't really care about platforms. I care about autonomous warfare," says the former leader of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group.

Science & Tech

How the Pentagon plans to spend $50 billion on drone warfare

As new drone startups proliferate, Pentagon and military leaders outline their priorities for building “drone dominance."

Science & Tech

Smaller, easier, smarter: what special operators want from AI

AI agents are coming to a special operations mission near you—if they can fit in the pack.

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West Pointers can be trained to better evaluate, appreciate AI, study finds

New research may point the way to harnessing AI’s potential on the battlefield—and in society.

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SOCOM adding AI, autonomy ‘at every level,’ commander says

Fast adoption illustrates smaller organizations’ ability to harness disruptive tech.

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Navy scientists seek tech breakthroughs in areas that companies ignore

With private-sector R&D funding rising, the Office of Naval Research is adjusting to new budget priorities.

Science & Tech

Why the US can’t copy Ukraine’s robot navy

Command and control will remain a human endeavor—even as the Pacific fills with robo-boats.

Business

New test range opens for the startup-war era

The 400,000-acre site in Georgia focuses on bringing new companies, new tech, and operators together.

Science & Tech

Russians will surrender to robots. Russian robots won’t.

After a historic first, communications and navigation still obstruct the future for roboticized ground assault.

Threats

Orbán’s loss won’t stop Russian influence campaigns, but it shows they’re beatable

The Hungarian strongman’s electoral defeat exposes the growth, and limits, of Russian hybrid-warfare tactics.

Policy

Spy agencies eye new Anthropic AI model that spots cyber flaws

Claude Mythos Preview has found vulnerabilities in "every major operating system and web browser," company officials say.