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Ukraine’s one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers

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Fully autonomous drones killed Russian soldiers during a battlefield test two years ago, according to a Ukrainian drone manufacturer. If true, the incident would represent another milestone in a war that has spurred unprecedented developments in military drones, robots, and AI-guided weaponry. The one-time test was revealed by Alexander Kokhanovskyy, CEO of the Ukrainian drone […]

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Can autonomous AI-powered killer drones take morality onboard?

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While the technology is set to play a growing role in modern warfare, there remains an unresolved ethical challengeShould the AI-powered drones of the future have a licence to kill? The question is becoming ever more pressing as governments and the defence industry acknowledge that drone systems will play an increasingly crucial role in future

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Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future

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With Trump wavering on Nato and war in Ukraine, Europe is scrambling to spend billions on weapons such as dronesIn a small workshop in England’s East Midlands, engineers at the British startup Skycutter are designing weapons for Ukraine. A row of 3D printers make the fuselage for interceptor drones, while parts such as motors and

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Book Review: ‘Project Maven,’ by Katrina Manson

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In “Project Maven,” Katrina Manson shows us how close we are to artificial intelligence picking targets and dropping bombs without human input.

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A Maker of Pet Toys in Ukraine Turns to Killer Drones

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An entrepreneur behind drones that make the final strike themselves epitomizes the transformation of Ukraine’s civilian technology industry into a defense powerhouse.

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‘The frontline is like Terminator’: fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia

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Use of unmanned ground vehicles has grown exponentially since 2024 turning the war into a technological contestVictor Pavlov showed off Ukraine’s newest and most versatile weapon: a battery-powered land robot.The unmanned ground vehicles come in various shapes and sizes. One runs on caterpillar tracks and resembles a roofless milk float. Another has wheels and antennas.

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Shield AI, a Start-Up Making Military Drones, Raises $2 Billion

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The company, which develops autonomous military technology, also plans to buy a maker of simulation software as interest in next-generation defense soars.

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