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19 March

China Does Not Plan to Invade Taiwan in 2027: US Intel Report

China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 but seeks to take control of the self-ruled island without force, said an annual US intelligence report.

18 March

Americas

Marines with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command pose for photos in cyber operations room at Lasswell Hall aboard Fort Meade, Maryland, Feb. 5, 2020. MARFORCYBER Marines conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations in support of United States Cyber Command and operate, secure and defend the Marine Corps Enterprise Network. This image is a photo illustration.

Rojoef Manuel

GAO Flags Gaps in Pentagon Cyber Certification Rollout for Defense Contractors

The US Government Accountability Office has found that the Department of Defense has not fully evaluated outside risks that could slow the adoption of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.

18 March

Americas

An anti-US mural pictured at the former US embassy in downtown Tehran, Iran

Staff Writer With AFP

Mideast War Ups Threat to Israeli, US Interests: Swedish Intelligence

Sweden's intelligence service said the war in the Middle East has led to increased threats to US and Israeli interests, but stressed that Russia remained the main threat to the country.

18 March

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Pentagon Memo Sets 180-Day Countdown to Pull Anthropic AI From Military Systems

The US Defense Department has ordered all military units to remove AI products developed by Anthropic within 180 days.

18 March

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Top Aces Secures F-16 Pilot Training Contract for Argentine Air Force

Top Aces has secured a $33.2-million multi-year contract to provide F-16 pilot training for the Argentine Air Force.

18 March

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘Head-On’ Solution: US Tackles Drone Problem With Low-Cost VTOL Interceptor

A Florida-based developer is positioning a one-way autonomous interceptor as a low-cost response to evolving drone threats, framing the effort within the context of asymmetric warfare.

18 March

Europe

Cinematic render of a humanoid robot with a glowing visor and LED shoulder joints against a black background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A New Kind of Warfighter Enters the Battlefield: Humanoid Robot Arrives in Ukraine

A new category of frontline platform is emerging in Ukraine, as humanoid robots designed to operate weapons used by human troops enter the theater.

18 March

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Northrop Grumman Accelerates IBCS Delivery for the US Army

Northrop Grumman has announced that it is accelerating the delivery of a critical cornerstone in the US Army’s modernized integrated air and missile defense strategy, the IBCS.

18 March

Air

Christine Casimiro

BAE to Modernize US Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane’s EW Suite

The US Air Force, via the Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, has contracted BAE Systems to modernize the U-2 “Dragon Lady” aircraft’s electronic warfare suite.

18 March

Americas