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Coverage of Fort Rucker in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 28 · 18:11 UTCMost recent: Jun 8 · 15:01 UTC
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  • SECURITYJun 8 · 15:01 UTCWTOP DC
    America 250: The ethical fault line in the age of drone warfare

    The article discusses how drones are transforming modern warfare by offering speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness compared to manned systems, while raising ethical concerns about machine autonomy in combat decisions. Billy Croslow, a U.S. Army historian, highlights drones' advantages in data processing, maneuverability, and target identification, but notes the ethical challenges remain unresolved.

  • SECURITYMay 28 · 18:11 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    US Army turns resupply drone into rocket launcher in new test

    The US Army tested a modified Tactical Resupply Vehicle (TRV 150) drone equipped with a three-shot rocket launcher firing 70mm rockets at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Survice Engineering, the drone's manufacturer, self-funded the experiment to expand battlefield capabilities for lower command echelons, while the Pentagon aims to accelerate drone development through initiatives like the Joint Interagency Task Force 401.