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"Ahead of the Fleet"
This morning, I got a call from Frank—a longtime Navy insider and someone who doesn’t pick up the phone just to make small talk. He was...

Rich Washburn
Apr 62 min read


Accidental Exposure: Google Maps Accidentally Leaks Top-Secret Manta Ray Drone
Google Maps, a tool used daily by millions for mundane navigation tasks, has unintentionally revealed one of the US military’s most...

Rich Washburn
Jun 30, 20242 min read


Pentagon Takes AI Dogfighting to the Next Level in Real-World Flight Tests Against Human F-16 Pilot
Aerial combat is witnessing a monumental shift as artificial intelligence (AI) begins to challenge the prowess of human pilots. Recent...

Rich Washburn
Apr 18, 20242 min read


OpenAI Removes Military Limitations, Meets with China on AI Safety
In a significant policy shift, OpenAI has amended its stance on military applications of its technology, sparking a flurry of discussions...

Rich Washburn
Jan 14, 20243 min read


Is Israel's IRON BEAM laser already in combat?
Over the past week, there has been a surge in videos circulating online, claiming to show Israel's Iron Beam laser in action. These...

Rich Washburn
Oct 21, 20233 min read
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