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Guided-missile destroyer docked at naval base, surrounded by cheering crowds, with harbor and ocean in background.

Navy Destroyer Petersen Jr. Confronts Iranian Threats in 40-Day Combat Stint

Meet the Navy's newest destroyer, the Petersen, which just wrapped up a 40-day combat stint against Iranian threats and kept dozens of ships safe from missile and drone attacks. The USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. returned home to a hero's welcome after a 10-month deployment that took it over 85,000 nautical miles and through 45 replenishments at sea.

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Military general addresses audience in briefing room with data visualization display.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Highlights AI's Growing Role in Combat Operations

The pace of decision-making in combat has accelerated dramatically, from weeks to days to mere seconds, and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine credits artificial intelligence for revolutionizing the speed and effectiveness of military operations. With AI, troops are now able to respond faster and smarter, as seen in recent events like the rescue of an Apache helicopter crew and the deployment of new AI-enabled tactics in Ukraine.

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Remote-controlled ground combat robot with machine gun at war-torn intersection.

Ukraine Deploys Ground Robots in Combat, Shifts Front Line Dynamics

Meet the game-changing Droid TW 12.7, a remote-controlled ground robot that single-handedly defended a crucial intersection for 45 days, repelling enemy attacks and safeguarding Ukrainian lives. With its operator safely positioned 10 kilometers away, this robotic hero successfully disrupted every attempted breakthrough, proving to be a powerful force on the front lines.

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