SpaceX doesn't want Ukraine using Starlink to control military dronesUkraine says it's only using satellite internet for defense.By J. Fingas, 02.09.2023
Microsoft's HoloLens headsets are giving US Army testers nauseaThe augmented reality hardware can be useful, but has its problems.By J. Fingas, 10.13.2022
Russia claims it's using new laser weapons against UkraineThe technology reportedly blinds satellites and destroys drones.By J. Fingas, 05.18.2022
The US Space Force will use a 'digital twin' to simulate satellite incidentsSlingshot's technology could help mission teams prepare for the worst.By J. Fingas, 03.31.2022
Palmer Luckey's startup bought an underwater drone companyAnduril is best known for its military tech, but these AUVs can be used for a mix of scientific research and warfare.By J. Fingas, 02.02.2022
US blocks companies aiding Chinese military's quantum computing effortsOfficials are worried China could win the encryption wars.By J. Fingas, 11.24.2021
GM plans to build a military vehicle based on the Hummer EVThe eLRV prototype could help electrify combat vehicles.By J. Fingas, 11.11.2021
Iraqi prime minister says he was the target of a drone assassination attemptThe nature of terrorism is changing.By J. Fingas, 11.07.2021
US Army delays Microsoft's $22 billion HoloLens dealSoldiers won't get AR headsets until September 2022.By J. Fingas, 10.14.2021
Israel reportedly used a remote-controlled gun to assassinate an Iranian scientistIt could change the nature of espionage.By J. Fingas, 09.18.2021
Pentagon believes its precognitive AI can predict events 'days in advance'Machine learning could help the military make proactive decisions.By J. Fingas, 08.02.2021
Over 100 warship locations have been faked in one yearSomeone might be trying to stoke tensions.By J. Fingas, 07.31.2021
AI controlled a US military aircraft for the first timeThe 'co-pilot' hints at a future of AI-assisted aircraft.By J. Fingas, 12.18.2020
Boeing's tanker drone completes first flight with refueling podHuman pilots won't have to handle mid-air fuel duties.By J. Fingas, 12.11.2020
UK general says a quarter of the army could be robots by the 2030sWhether or not ethical restrictions allow that is naother matter.By J. Fingas, 11.08.2020
Samsung made a Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition for the militaryYou can't buy it for personal use, unfortunately.By J. Fingas, 05.20.2020
Russia says its hypersonic missile is now in active serviceWhether or not Avangard lives up to Russia's boasting is another story.By J. Fingas, 12.28.2019
Pentagon's draft AI ethics guidelines fight bias and rogue machinesBut how well will the Defense Department implement these principles?By J. Fingas, 11.02.2019
Palmer Luckey's company is making drone-ramming dronesThe controversial firm is already sending defensive UAVs to customers.By J. Fingas, 10.03.2019
US Navy will scrap touchscreen controls on its destroyersA poor touch interface contributed to the USS John McCain collision.By J. Fingas, 08.11.2019