Autonomous weapon systems—commonly known as killer robots—may have killed human beings for the first time ever last year, according to a recent United Nations Security Council report on the Libyan …
November 2021 OODA Network Member Meeting: Cyber Regulatory Bodies, Metaverse Metrics and New Data Boundaries discussed
To help members optimize opportunities and reduce risk, OODA hosts a monthly video call to discuss items of common interest to our membership. These highly collaborative sessions are always a great …
How US drone pilots are preparing for a fight against enemies who actually could knock them out of action
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, have become one of the weapons most closely associated with the global war on terror. Hcundreds of US drones, also known as remotely piloted aircraft, of various …
Drone Attack on U.S. Power Grid Failed – This Time
In a recently released Joint Intelligence Bulletin (JIB), U.S. officials revealed that a DJI Mavic 2, a small quadcopter-type drone, was found carrying a copper wire attached to it by nylon cords in …
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Researchers Create Drone Swarms That Can Detect Gas Leaks, Other Threats
New research has pointed towards the creation of the first autonomous small drone swarm capable of detecting gas leaks, chemical threats, and mapping without the aid of GPS systems. The research may …
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi drone from Yemen
A bomb-laden drone fired by Houthi rebels was intercepted by a Saudi-led coalition in yemen on Friday. This was the third attack within 48 hours. The drone was heading towards the southwest Khamis …
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FAA Moves to Further America’s Cellular-Connected Drone Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently collaborated with Verizon-owned software company Skyward to experiment with and advance the use of cellular-connected drones to further technological …
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Navy Drone Refuels Fighter Jet, a Key Step Toward Adding UAVs to Carrier Wings
The Navy has announced that its MQ-25 T1 Stingray will endure tests on an aircraft carrier later this year ahead of the expected 2025 deployment. A test drone refueled a crewed fighter jet over …
The Pentagon Inches Toward Letting AI Control Weapons
The Pentagon has been conducting a series of experiments in which artificial intelligence is the main driving force behind weapons' performance. Last August, the military conducted a test with drones …
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FAA Names Five Host Airports to Test Counter-Drone Tech
On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced which airports it had selected to host assessments of new technology designed to reduce the risks posed by drones. Ultimately, the FAA wants …
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