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Trump is proposing a US Space Academy – if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military
Article Sep 8, 2026

Trump is proposing a US Space Academy – if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a United States Space Academy. The proposal would establish a NASA-led institution set up along the lines of a military academy.
Republished from The Conversation 5 min read
One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
Article Apr 21, 2026

One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare

One-way attack drones are designed not to return home like an airplane, but to fly directly into a target and destroy it, like a bullet or a missile.
Republished from The Conversation 6 min read
DARPA reshapes its space technology efforts around commercial innovation
News May 6, 2026

DARPA reshapes its space technology efforts around commercial innovation

DARPA shifts from standalone experiments to faster partnerships with private companies for military space advantage.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
UN Pushes for Ban on Killer Robots Amid Rising Use of Autonomous Weapons
Mindbytes Jun 7, 2025

UN Pushes for Ban on Killer Robots Amid Rising Use of Autonomous Weapons

Autonomous weapons raise global alarm as UN and NGOs call for a ban by 2026 to prevent machines from making life-and-death decisions in warfare.

gizmo guru 1 min read
Robot wolves for military operations unveiled at Airshow China
News Nov 19, 2024

Robot wolves for military operations unveiled at Airshow China

Chinese military developers have presented a four-legged, wolf-like robot designed for military use and able to operate in packs.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
An AI That Thinks Like a General Staff
Community Feb 24, 2026

An AI That Thinks Like a General Staff

A laboratory is developing AI that thinks like a General Staff for military and institutional clients.

Eduardo Martínez de la Fe 2 min read
U.S. military accuses China of trying to leverage space and AI for military supremacy
News Dec 20, 2024

U.S. military accuses China of trying to leverage space and AI for military supremacy

The U.S. Department of Defense has released a report about China's military growth, focusing on space and AI technology.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Robotic Wars: The Rise of War Machines
Community Apr 9, 2025

Robotic Wars: The Rise of War Machines

As humanoid robots join drones on the battlefield, warfare is no longer human vs. human. Are we ready for wars fought by machines with no moral compass?

Sharon Gal-Or 6 min read
Global Experts Urge Cooperation on AI Military Use to Avert Nuclear Risks
Mindbytes Mar 31, 2025

Global Experts Urge Cooperation on AI Military Use to Avert Nuclear Risks

AI experts call for U.S.-China collaboration to regulate military AI, warning its unchecked use could destabilize nuclear deterrence and escalate conflicts.

gizmo guru 2 min read
US plans Golden Dome missile defense system
News May 23, 2025

US plans Golden Dome missile defense system

Trump announces a massive shield to protect America from advanced missile threats using space-based technology.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read