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Frank Kendall sits contemplatively in a formal setting, looking down.

Kendall Warns of Lethal Autonomy Control Challenges

The challenge with lethal autonomy control is that it's incredibly hard to define - and therefore regulate - because its core capabilities exist on a spectrum with no clear boundaries. This makes it nearly impossible to draw a line between acceptable and banned systems, leaving us with a daunting question: how can we create an effective arms control regime?

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US Air Force GBU-76/B bunker buster bomb on industrial surface.

US Air Force Designates New Bunker Buster Bomb GBU-76/B

The US Air Force has officially designated its new bunker-busting bomb as the GBU-76/B, and is now seeking industry partners to support its research, development, production, and delivery. The Next Generation Penetrator is set to revolutionize the Air Force's arsenal, and the Air Force is inviting vendors to demonstrate their capabilities in helping to bring it to life.

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Partially built naval vessel in a shipyard with equipment and workers.

Congress Targets Trump Class Battleship Over Immature Weapon Systems

Congress is putting the brakes on the Trump Class Battleship program, refusing to let the Navy move forward with construction until the weapon systems are proven to be mature and ready for action. The proposed legislation would require the Secretary of the Navy to certify that the ship's technology is up to par before a contract can be signed.

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A figure in a hoodie walks away from destroyed drone wreckage to a makeshift workstation amidst a desert landscape.

US Drone Program Evolves with Indigenous Kamikaze Technology

Discover how a game-changing drone technology evolved from prototype to an indispensable tool of war, and get a rare insider's look from Michael Horowitz, the Pentagon advocate who helped make it happen. America's homegrown kamikaze drone program has taken a major leap forward with its indigenous kamikaze technology, revolutionizing modern warfare.

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