US Army seeks ‘last mile’ robot for medevac and resupply
The U.S. Army is looking to acquire an unmanned ground vehicle capable of transporting wounded personnel without causing them further harm.
Russia could be ready for NATO conflict year after Ukraine, Dutch warn
Moscow's goal would not be to defeat the alliance militarily, but to divide it through limited territorial gains, a new intelligence report states.
Germany unveils strategy for becoming Europe’s strongest military by 2039
The Bundeswehr will move away from rigid hardware quotas − the number of tanks, aircraft or ships − toward a flexible, effects-based planning model.
US Southern Command stands up autonomous unit
Once fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms to “counter threats across domains.
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US Army seeks ‘last mile’ robot for medevac and resupply
The U.S. Army is looking to acquire an unmanned ground vehicle capable of transporting wounded personnel without causing them further harm.
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According to Pentagon officials, the president's key priorities include the Golden Dome, drones, AI, data infrastructure and the defense industrial base.
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US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
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White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge
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