FEMA has given cities and states $250 million to protect the World Cup from airborne threats. That equipment will remain in place after the tournament.
Category: Drones (Pilotless Planes)
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U.S. World Cup Cities Are on a Counterdrone Spending Spree
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NASA’s Moon Base Plan Adds Two Rovers for Its Astronauts
The New York Times – Business:The contracts, announced on Tuesday, are part of the space agency’s efforts to establish a moon base.
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Detroit Aims to Become Center of U.S. Drone Manufacturing
The New York Times – Business:The state, known for making cars, is spending millions to entice drone manufacturers that can bring new business to auto suppliers.
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The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race
The New York Times – Business:China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.
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Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector
The New York Times – Business:Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.
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Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector
The New York Times – Business:Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.
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Shield AI, a Start-Up Making Military Drones, Raises $2 Billion
The New York Times – Business:The company, which develops autonomous military technology, also plans to buy a maker of simulation software as interest in next-generation defense soars.
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Cheap Drones Remain Wild Card in Iran war
The New York Times – Business:Stopping Iran’s production of drones is critical to opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting its attacks on Gulf nations. But can it be done?
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What to Know About the U.S. Lasers Being Used to Counter Iranian Attacks
The New York Times – Business:High-energy lasers can burn drones in the sky like a blowtorch. But they can be stymied by weather, and making them at scale will be a challenge.