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'Old Weapons Can't Win New Wars': Defence Chief On Indigenous Drone Tech
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday underscored the critical transformation in modern warfare, calling for a robust indigenous drone and counter-UAV capability to meet future challenges.
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Which Countries Use Nuclear Power Without Developing Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear power and nuclear weapons might be rooted in the same technology, but not all nations pursue both. Many have nuclear energy programmes but have opted out of the weapon race.
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Satellite Images Show Massive Damage To Iran's Arak Nuclear Facility
Satellite pictures from Maxar Technologies, dated June 19, confirm that Israel's recent airstrike caused substantial structural damage to Iran's heavy water reactor facility at Arak, also known as Khondab, roughly 250 kilometres southwest of Tehran.
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North Korea Launches New 5,000-Tonne Warship With "Most Powerful Weapons"
The announcement comes about a month after Kim oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, adding to concerns over North Korea's deepening military cooperation with Moscow.
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NDTV Exclusive: EU Special Envoy Pushes For A Rules-Based Order For Space
Space is for everyone to explore and technology for everyone's benefit, emphasized European Union's special envoy for Space Marjolijn van Deelen, who is in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in space between India and Europe.
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Exclusive: UK Firm Trashes New York Times Report On "Sensitive Tech Transfer" To Russia Via HAL
British aerospace manufacturer HR Smith Group has slammed a New York Times report that accused it of transferring sensitive technology to a blacklisted agency supplying Russia with weapons via an Indian state-run company.
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Google Updates AI Principles, Ditches Commitment to Not Use AI for Weapons and Surveillance
Google updated its artificial intelligence (AI) Principles, a document highlighting the company’s vision around the technology, on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant earlier mentioned four application areas where it would not design or deploy AI. These included weapons and surveillance as well as technologies that cause overall harm or c...
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Washington Gets A Rude Jolt: How Pakistan Kept US Guessing Its Nuke Plans
Pakistan has a knack of pulling the rabbit out of the hat every once in a while - one that leaves the United States perplexed and perturbed time and again.
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USS Zumwalt Stealth Destroyer to be Mounted Hypersonic Missiles for Long-Range Strikes: Report
The USS Zumwalt is being upgraded with hypersonic missile technology through the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) system. Capable of speeds over Mach 5, these missiles promise faster, more precise strikes from long distances. The integration of this technology will enhance the stealth destroyer’s strike capabilities. Testing of the system is expe...
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Made In China AI Is Getting More Persuasive
When it comes to a new crop of generative artificial intelligence technology, the power of "persuasion" has been identified as a potentially catastrophic risk right alongside fears that models could gain autonomy or help build a nuclear weapon
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Chinese Scientists Claim to Have Built Microwave Weapon That Converges Energy Beams on a Single Target
Chinese scientists have developed an advanced microwave weapon capable of merging multiple high-frequency beams into one, targeting a single location. This new technology, claimed to have an effect greater than the sum of its parts, has been compared to the Death Star’s beam convergence. However, experts highlight challenges with precision, align...
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Mystery Behind Neanderthals’ Usage of Tar Might Have Been Solved With the Discovery of a Hearth
A fire pit from 60,000 years ago has revealed the innovative techniques Neanderthals used to produce tar. Scientists determined that tar, derived from rockrose (Cistus ladanifer), was created in a layered fire pit designed specifically for this purpose. The tar was used to bind stone tools to wooden shafts, demonstrating resourceful adaptation to a...
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China Unveils Next-Gen Weapons, Stealth Fighters, Drones At Airshow
China displayed its rapidly advancing military technology at the country's largest airshow in Zhuhai last week.
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Sony Hints at 'Super Fungible Tokens' in Latest Patent Application: All You Need to Know
Sony recently filed a patent for a Super Fungible Token, marking a new classification of in-game NFTs. Once deployed, this feature could allow gamers of the Sony ecosystem to use their Super Fungible tokens in other games as well.
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PM Modi Praises Mission Divyastra, First Test Flight Of Agni-5 MIRV Missile
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced "Mission Divyastra" -- an indigenously developed weapons system that alters the country's geopolitic position.
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'Old Weapons Can't Win New Wars': Defence Chief On Indigenous Drone Tech
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday underscored the critical transformation in modern warfare, calling for a robust indigenous drone and counter-UAV capability to meet future challenges.
-
Which Countries Use Nuclear Power Without Developing Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear power and nuclear weapons might be rooted in the same technology, but not all nations pursue both. Many have nuclear energy programmes but have opted out of the weapon race.
-
Satellite Images Show Massive Damage To Iran's Arak Nuclear Facility
Satellite pictures from Maxar Technologies, dated June 19, confirm that Israel's recent airstrike caused substantial structural damage to Iran's heavy water reactor facility at Arak, also known as Khondab, roughly 250 kilometres southwest of Tehran.
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North Korea Launches New 5,000-Tonne Warship With "Most Powerful Weapons"
The announcement comes about a month after Kim oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, adding to concerns over North Korea's deepening military cooperation with Moscow.
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NDTV Exclusive: EU Special Envoy Pushes For A Rules-Based Order For Space
Space is for everyone to explore and technology for everyone's benefit, emphasized European Union's special envoy for Space Marjolijn van Deelen, who is in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in space between India and Europe.
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Exclusive: UK Firm Trashes New York Times Report On "Sensitive Tech Transfer" To Russia Via HAL
British aerospace manufacturer HR Smith Group has slammed a New York Times report that accused it of transferring sensitive technology to a blacklisted agency supplying Russia with weapons via an Indian state-run company.
-
Google Updates AI Principles, Ditches Commitment to Not Use AI for Weapons and Surveillance
Google updated its artificial intelligence (AI) Principles, a document highlighting the company’s vision around the technology, on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant earlier mentioned four application areas where it would not design or deploy AI. These included weapons and surveillance as well as technologies that cause overall harm or c...
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Washington Gets A Rude Jolt: How Pakistan Kept US Guessing Its Nuke Plans
Pakistan has a knack of pulling the rabbit out of the hat every once in a while - one that leaves the United States perplexed and perturbed time and again.
-
USS Zumwalt Stealth Destroyer to be Mounted Hypersonic Missiles for Long-Range Strikes: Report
The USS Zumwalt is being upgraded with hypersonic missile technology through the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) system. Capable of speeds over Mach 5, these missiles promise faster, more precise strikes from long distances. The integration of this technology will enhance the stealth destroyer’s strike capabilities. Testing of the system is expe...
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Made In China AI Is Getting More Persuasive
When it comes to a new crop of generative artificial intelligence technology, the power of "persuasion" has been identified as a potentially catastrophic risk right alongside fears that models could gain autonomy or help build a nuclear weapon
-
Chinese Scientists Claim to Have Built Microwave Weapon That Converges Energy Beams on a Single Target
Chinese scientists have developed an advanced microwave weapon capable of merging multiple high-frequency beams into one, targeting a single location. This new technology, claimed to have an effect greater than the sum of its parts, has been compared to the Death Star’s beam convergence. However, experts highlight challenges with precision, align...
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Mystery Behind Neanderthals’ Usage of Tar Might Have Been Solved With the Discovery of a Hearth
A fire pit from 60,000 years ago has revealed the innovative techniques Neanderthals used to produce tar. Scientists determined that tar, derived from rockrose (Cistus ladanifer), was created in a layered fire pit designed specifically for this purpose. The tar was used to bind stone tools to wooden shafts, demonstrating resourceful adaptation to a...
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China Unveils Next-Gen Weapons, Stealth Fighters, Drones At Airshow
China displayed its rapidly advancing military technology at the country's largest airshow in Zhuhai last week.
-
Sony Hints at 'Super Fungible Tokens' in Latest Patent Application: All You Need to Know
Sony recently filed a patent for a Super Fungible Token, marking a new classification of in-game NFTs. Once deployed, this feature could allow gamers of the Sony ecosystem to use their Super Fungible tokens in other games as well.
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PM Modi Praises Mission Divyastra, First Test Flight Of Agni-5 MIRV Missile
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced "Mission Divyastra" -- an indigenously developed weapons system that alters the country's geopolitic position.
