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SAN DIEGO (March 5, 2020) – Sailors stand a simulated watch on the bridge of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Integrated Tactical Trainer (ITT)-2B at the Littoral Training Facility on Naval Base San Diego, March 5, 2020. The LCS ITT-2B immerses Sailors in a completely virtual environment complemented by real hardware that makes it feel as if they’re actually on the ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin C. Leitner)

US Navy Unveils Push to ‘Weaponize’ Data and AI

The plan is designed to break bottlenecks slowing the flow of data from ships, aircraft, and drones to analysts and developers.
Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16U Fighting Falcon and Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conduct a flight together as part of Exercise Pitch Black 2022. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Force’s largest and most complex Large Force Employment exercise. Pitch Black 2022 is being conducted at RAAF Bases Darwin, Tindal and Amberley from 19 August to 08 September 22. This year’s exercise will host up to 2500 personnel and around 100 aircraft from 17 participating nations from around the globe. Activities such as Exercise Pitch Black recognise Australia’s strong relationships and the high value we place on regional security and fostering closer ties throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Exercise Pitch Black features a range of realistic, simulated threats which can be found in a modern battle-space environment and is an opportunity to test and improve our force integration, utilising one of the largest training airspace areas in the world. Exercise Pitch Black aims to further develop offensive counter-air, air interdiction and strike, intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, as well as foster international co-operation with partner forces.

Reinforcement Learning Tech Takes Off in South Korea’s New AI Flight Simulator

Reinforcement learning lets the system teach itself through trial and error, earning “rewards” for good results while gradually finding the smartest approach to meet the user’s objectives.

AI Integration Targets Faster, Smarter Decisions in Turkish Naval Operations 

Turkey’s naval ADVENT system gets an AI boost from MAIN, improving decision-making, situational awareness, and operational efficiency across maritime platforms.

US Air Force Eyes Smarter Target Tracking With $99M AI Project

US Air Force’s $99M ATA-AI project aims to use AI and machine learning to track stealth aircraft, hypersonic weapons, and drone swarms with high-speed, multi-source precision.

BAE Boosts AI Expertise for Assets Management With Oxford Dynamics 

Oxford Dynamics and BAE Systems integrate AI into Prophesea to boost real-time asset management and UK defense readiness.
Pentagon Selects Scale AI to Support AI-Driven Military Planning, Decision-Making

Israeli XR Tech Firm Brings AI Neural Interface to the Battlefield

Using in-house sensors, the system picks up nerve and muscle signals and, via AI-driven neural interface tech, turns them into immediate commands.
Roadrunner VTOL anti-drone munition. Photo: Anduril Industries

Anduril’s New Seoul Office Marks Major Push in AI-Enabled Indo-Pacific Defense

Anduril Industries is stepping up its game in South Korea, opening a…
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today (Dec. 13) announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) — a major scientific breakthrough decades in the making that will pave the way for advancements in national defense and the future of clean power.

California Nuclear Lab Automates Research With AI and Supercomputing

LLNL’s new tool uses AI agents running on El Capitan and Tuolumne supercomputers to automate the complex design of fusion targets and accelerate breakthroughs in nuclear research.
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Destinus Plans Buyout of Swiss AI Firm in Bid for GPS-Free Drones

The deal, expected to be signed by the end of 2025, will expand Destinus’ AI capabilities for kamikaze drones and hypersonic aircraft.
MIROSLAWIEC, Poland -- Sky Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade teamed with Israeli Defense Forces and Italian Folgore Brigade Paratroopers for air assault operations during Exercise Swift Response 18 in Poland.

Israel Launches AI System to Forecast Strategic Shifts and Global Risks

The AI keeps an eye on developments across key areas to help the government stay ahead of emerging challenges and make smarter long-term decisions.