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Lasers: Beyond The Power Problem

Posted on March 25, 2019

Miitary lasers are getting more and more powerful, fast. But raw power isn’t all you need for a workable weapon.

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Artificial Intelligence: Will Special Operators Lead The Way?

Posted on February 13, 2019

“The SOF guys are less risk averse than conventional ground forces, so they’re more apt to push the limit,” said Bob Work, father of the AI-driven Third Offset Strategy. “Their commanders also have embraced AI and autonomous ops…. so I think all the conditions are set for SOF to lead the way in the more direct combat applications of AI and autonomy.”

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