The European Commission has recently signed a Grant Agreement to initiate the Land Tactical Collaborative Combat (LATACC) project, coordinated by Thales. This project aims to enhance the collaborative capabilities of European coalition forces. The initiative brings together a significant consortium of 34 industry players and research institutes, including major entities such as Thales, Rheinmetall, Leonardo, Indra, Saab, ISD, and John Cockerill Defense, from 13 European countries. The LATACC project is backed by €49 million funding from the European Defence Fund.
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This year the dark side of AI and robotics has reached a point of no return. Of course, robots and AI already played an important role on the battlefield. But never has it been used so widespread, in so many theaters worldwide simultaneously. And despite calls for regulation, never before has so much money been spent on research, and on countermeasures.
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“In the past, we would produce 50 targets in Gaza in a year. Now, this machine created 100 targets in a single day, with 50% of them being attacked.” This statement by Former IDF chief of staff Aviv Kochavi highlights the role AI plays in the war Israel is fighting against Hamas in Gaza. A ‘target factory’ called Habsora (The Gospel) is responsible for selecting the targets for the relentless bombing campaign. Critics argue this use of technology increases the number of civilian casualties.
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Elbit Systems announced that it was awarded a $95 million contract to supply SkyStriker loitering munitions (LM) to a European country. The contract will be carried out over a period of two years. As part of the contract Elbit Systems will provide several hundred SkyStriker units.
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Hanwha Aerospace, in collaboration with Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean, will present a series of advanced autonomous defense solutions at the upcoming Międzynarodowy Salon Przemysłu Obronnego (MSPO), an international defense exhibition taking place this week in Kielce, Poland.
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Comparing the potential consequences of artificial intelligence (AI) weaponry to the horrors caused by chemical and biological weapons in the past, a leading AI expert from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has made a strong case for banning autonomous systems from the battlefield.
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The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new project, Combat Unmanned Ground Systems (CUGS), to develop highly autonomous combat unmanned ground systems. This is the largest Research and Technology project initiated by the EDA, bringing together nine member states and 28 European industry partners with a budget of €35.5 million and running for 36 months.
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The Turkish Navy has launched its latest amphibious assault ship, the TCG Anadolu, which boasts the ability to carry light aircraft and military drones. At 231 metres long and 32 metres wide, the ship can accommodate combat helicopters and military drones, as well as up to 94 vehicles, including 13 tanks.
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The Russian army has allegedly sent Marker combat robots to Ukraine, an autonomous combat system…
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The global military drones market reached a value of nearly $13,309.0 million in 2021, having increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% since 2016. The market is expected to grow from $13,309.0 million in 2021 to $18,908.6 million in 2026 at a rate of 7.3%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 and reach $25,399.7 million in 2031, according to a new report by Researchandmarkets
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