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DoD Seeks New Authority for Drone Countermeasures

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS, or drones) could be used by malicious actors to conduct unauthorized surveillance or to deliver hazardous payloads within the United States. But defending against such threats may violate the law as currently written. “Some of the … Continue reading

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Autonomous Military Technology at a “Tipping Point”

Autonomous military technologies that are capable of independently selecting a course of action to achieve a goal are maturing rapidly, the Defense Science Board said in a newly published study. “Autonomy, fueled by advances in artificial intelligence, has attained a … Continue reading

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Pentagon takes aim at bomb-carrying consumer drones

They’re cheap, they’re light, and they can carry a small bomb: The commercial drone is essentially a new terror gadget for organizations such as Hezbollah, Islamic State or anyone else looking to wreak havoc on a budget. “That’s the same … Continue reading

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Reaper drones will begin daily flights at Syracuse’s Hancock Airport

The sight of unmanned military drones taking off and landing at Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport will become a daily occurrence beginning this week. The Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing said today it will begin daily training flights of its … Continue reading

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