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Feb 8, 2021

DARPA Program to Offer Near Immediate Doses of Vaccine, Therapeutics for Infectious Diseases

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, chemistry, military

The U.S. military routinely deploys throughout the world where warfighters can potentially be exposed to regional endemic diseases as well as chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) threats. Rapid access to medical countermeasures (MCMs) against these threats is critical to protect Defense Department (DoD) personnel and local populations; however, manufacturing, stockpiling, and distribution issues remain.

Feb 7, 2021

Elon Musk Tells Air Force General That Fighter Jets Are Over

Posted by in categories: drones, Elon Musk, military

Is this the end of manned fighter planes? 🙂


“The F-35” would have no chance” against a “drone fighter plane that’s remote controlled by a human.”

Feb 7, 2021

The real value of the nuclear ban treaty

Posted by in categories: geopolitics, military, treaties

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons represents a refusal to live forever under this nuclear shadow. It reflects a belief that the status quo represents a grave inequity, in which nuclear costs are imposed upon all, while the benefits of nuclear arms accrue to the few states privileged to possess them.

Feb 6, 2021

US Army sets first shoot-off for airborne, long-range precision munitions

Posted by in category: military

The Army is planning for a shoot-off to search for a long-range precision munition to give its future aviation fleet stand-off from enemy assets.

Feb 6, 2021

Dr. Rachel Ramoni, Chief R&D Officer, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) — Facilitating Innovation

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, health, military

Facilitating Novel Health-Tech and Bio-Medical Innovations For Over 9 Million Veterans — Dr. Rachel Ramoni, Chief of R&D, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.


Dr. Rachel Ramoni, is the Chief Research and Development Officer of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where she oversees their nationwide research enterprise, encompassing some 2000 active projects, at more than 100 sites, with a total budget of $2 billion in both direct VA support, and research funding from outside entities such as the National Institutes of Health, other federal agencies, and nonprofit and private organizations.

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Feb 5, 2021

‘Drone swarms’ are coming, and they are the future of wars in the air

Posted by in categories: drones, military, robotics/AI

The question really is not if, but when and where drone swarms, which is the next evolution of robotic warfare, will be utilised in real-time operations.

Feb 3, 2021

U.S. extends New START nuclear treaty with Russia for 5 years

Posted by in categories: geopolitics, military, treaties

“Especially during times of tension, verifiable limits on Russia’s intercontinental-range nuclear weapons are vitally important,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Jan 29, 2021

U.S. commission cites ‘moral imperative’ to explore AI weapons

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, ethics, government, military, robotics/AI

Beyond AI-powered weapons, the panel’s lengthy report recommended use of AI by intelligence agencies to streamline data gathering and review; $32 billion in annual federal funding for AI research; and new bodies including a digital corps modeled after the army’s Medical Corps and a technology competitiveness council chaired by the U.S. vice president.


The United States should not agree to ban the use or development of autonomous weapons powered by artificial intelligence (AI) software, a government-appointed panel said in a draft report for Congress.

Jan 28, 2021

The Marines Are Loading This Mean-Looking Boat With Kamikaze Drones

Posted by in categories: drones, military, robotics/AI

If the U.S. and China ever come to blows, this vessel will play a big part in the battle.


The U.S. Marine Corps is taking a completely new tack to providing fire support during amphibious landings: unmanned boats stocked full of suicide drones.

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Jan 28, 2021

Congressional Panel: Please, Let Us Build Killer Robots

Posted by in categories: food, military, robotics/AI

“Don’t knock it until you try it” should be for tasting new foods, not building robots capable of ending human life.