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AI military drone kept murdering its human operator in simulated tests
The United States Air Force (USAF) has been left scratching its head after its AI-powered military drone kept killing its human operator during simula [...]
Ukrainians Were Likely Behind Kremlin Drone Attack, U.S. Officials Say
U.S. officials said the drone attack on the Kremlin earlier this month was likely orchestrated by one of Ukraine’s special military or intelligence un [...]
U.S. Launches Airstrikes After a Drone Attack in Syria Kills American Contractor
The attacks are likely to stoke tensions with Iran, which Biden administration officials call the largest security threat in the Middle East.
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American Contractor Killed in Drone Attack on Base in Syria
Five service members and another U.S. contractor were wounded. The Pentagon said the drone was of “Iranian origin” and ordered airstrikes on facilitie [...]
U.S. Says Russian Fighter Jet Hit American Drone Over Black Sea
The incident was the first known physical contact between the two militaries since the war in Ukraine began last year.
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Military Investigation Reveals How the U.S. Botched a Drone Strike in Kabul
Documents obtained through a lawsuit reveal how biases led to the deadly August 2021 blunder, and that officials made misleading statements concealing [...]
Sea Drone Attack on Russian Fleet Puts Focus on Expanded Ukrainian Arms
Military experts say that the apparent use of remote-controlled boats to attack Russian ships over the weekend is likely to demonstrate a new capabili [...]
Somalia Asks U.S. to Step Up Drone Strikes Against Qaeda-Linked Fighters
A new administration in Somalia has launched an offensive against Al Shabab, which are also facing an uprising from local militias.
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Iran Sends Drone Trainers to Crimea to Aid Russian Military
The trainers from Iran’s paramilitary wing have been deployed to help Russia overcome mechanical problems with the fleet.
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White House Tightens Rules on Counterterrorism Drone Strikes
A classified new policy requires President Biden’s approval to add suspected terrorists to a kill list. The Trump administration had decentralized con [...]
Drone footage shows destruction in Venice, Florida
Drone footage shows destruction in Venice, Florida
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Drone footage shows Idaho lake at center of upcoming Supreme Court case
Drone footage shows Idaho lake at center of upcoming Supreme Court case
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Surviving Relatives of U.S. Drone Strike Victims Remain Stranded in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — Soon after the U.S. military mistakenly killed 10 civilians, including seven children, last August in the final U.S. drone strike before [...]
U.S. Drone Strike Said to Have Killed Ayman al-Zawahri, Top Qaeda Leader
WASHINGTON — The United States killed the top leader of Al Qaeda in a drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, over the weekend, according to a former U.S. [...]
U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader in Syria Killed in Drone Strike
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military carried out a drone strike in Syria on Tuesday that officials said killed a top Islamic State commander, the third majo [...]