For space, two steps forward, one step back: 2023 in review
The Space Force has made some visible progress in its “pivot” towards resiliency, but acquisition reform remains a hard slog.
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Myanmar fighting at its worst since 2021 coup, says UN
Widespread escalation in violence across number of states poses greatest challenge yet to military ruleMyanmar is gripped by the worst escalation in violence since the military seized power in a coup almost three years ago, the UN has said, with intens…
US has wrecked chances of peace in Middle East, Putin tells Brics summit
Russian president blames US for Gaza conflict as he attempts to woo global south Israel-Hamas war – live updatesUS unilateralism has wrecked the chances of peace in the Middle East, Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, told a crisis Brics meeting on …
What Are the Risks of A.I. Drones and Weapons?
Concern about weapons that can kill without a human decision is not entirely new.
A.I. Killer Drones Are Becoming Reality. Nations Disagree on Limits.
Worried about the risks of robot warfare, some countries want new legal constraints, but the U.S. and other major powers are resistant.
Confusion over Gaza supplies as Israel allows limited fuel delivery
There were contradictory statements on Friday regarding the delivery of urgently needed aid supplies for the civilian population in the Gaza Strip. According to Israel, 144 lorries were authorized to travel from Egypt to the Gaza Strip. However, accor…
U.N. Security Council Calls for Days-Long Humanitarian Pauses in Gaza
After weeks of division, the Council adopted a resolution that stopped short of calling for a cease-fire.
Biden launches AI ‘risk and safety’ talks with China. Is nuclear C2 a likely focus?
Details are scant for now, but experts tell Breaking Defense that any AI agreement between China and the US could involve a pledge not to use AI in nuclear systems.
UN Security Council calls for pauses in Gaza fighting for aid
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday called for urgent and extended humanitarian pauses in fighting between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip for a “sufficient number of days” to allow aid access. Th…
UN security council backs resolution calling for humanitarian pause in Gaza
Resolution calls for release of hostages held by Hamas and for humanitarian corridors across the Gaza StripSix weeks after the start of the war in Gaza, the UN security council has come together to back a resolution calling for “urgent extended humanit…