Building the most advanced defence force in the world means nothing if we can’t protect it, writes ​​​​​​​Angus Hone, CEO of Blighter Surveillance Systems

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Army Technology lists ten of the most popular tweets on land warfare in November 2020 based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.

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The progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has been far from linear.

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The potential positive economic effects of artificial intelligence (AI) have been well-documented, with several high-profile studies highlighting its impact on areas such as workforce productivity and wealth creation.

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The US remains the dominant player in the development of AI technologies.

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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more pervasive and embedded in life-changing decisions, the need for transparency has intensified.

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Citing national security concerns, the UK has recently proposed a bill to tighten its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules. The National Security and Investment bill introduced in November gives the government significantly increased powers to scrutinise, impose conditions, and block transactions. This move will safeguard the domestic development of key emerging technologies in defence such …

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The UK defence sector is set to receive a seismic boost in funding, the largest investment in 30 years, increasing the defence budget by £16.5bn over the next four years, as announced today by the Prime Minister.

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Under a new agreement publicised by Moscow this week, Russia is set to establish its first military base in Africa since the end of the Cold War.

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On the 30th October, the Japanese Defense Minister announced that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries would be the prime contactor to develop the country’s next-generation F-X stealth fighter, intended for delivery in the 2030s.

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