December 12, 2024 at 05:36AM The British Army has successfully tested a high-energy laser mounted on an armored vehicle, marking the first destruction of flying drones. This technology could serve as an effective countermeasure against drone attacks, enhancing operational capabilities. The MoD is exploring its future deployment for frontline use, along with other military branches’ … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 12:31AM Chinese researchers claim that SpaceX Starlink satellite signals could track US stealth fighters, citing their ability to detect a commercial drone’s location using electromagnetic disturbances. The academics, led by professor Yi Jianxin, used a commercial drone to simulate an F-22’s radar signature. They suggest potential military applications but also acknowledge … Read more
June 24, 2024 at 08:58AM The UK government has faced criticism for spending £174 million on external advice for the Morpheus project, a new radio system for the armed forces. Delays and cancelled contracts have marred the program, raising concerns about the Ministry of Defence’s procurement record. The project is now unlikely to roll out … Read more
April 22, 2024 at 11:36AM Three individuals, including Thomas R, were arrested in Germany for attempting to transfer military technology to China, in violation of export rules. The suspects allegedly collected data on tech with military potential and sent a laser to China, receiving payment from China’s Ministry of State Security. They are set to … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 10:36AM The U.S. and Chinese military are preparing for a new kind of warfare involving swarms of AI-equipped drones. Both nations are engaged in a drone arms race, raising concerns about global instability. Efforts are being made to establish limits on military uses of drone swarms, but cooperation seems unlikely due … Read more
February 9, 2024 at 04:09PM A bipartisan congressional report revealed that several US venture capital firms invested over $3 billion in Chinese technology companies, fueling concerns about national security threats. The firms, including GGV Capital and Sequoia Capital, channeled funds into AI, semiconductor, and cybersecurity ventures with links to China’s military and surveillance activities, prompting … Read more