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UK Ministry of Defense backs new Drone Engineering Degree to make the army 10X more lethal using know-how from Ukraine

UK Ministry of Defense backs new Drone Engineering Degree to make the army 10X more lethal using know-how from Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defense is supporting a new Drone Engineering Degree program at NMITE in Hereford, England, with a focus on making the British Army ten times more lethal by leveraging technology from Ukraine. The course aims to enhance drone technology and counter hostile drone incursions, aligning with the military's goal to boost lethality through AI and autonomous systems. The initiative, prompted by a defense review, will train specialists for defense applications and beyond, with plans to enroll both civilian students and soldiers annually. This move reflects a broader global trend, with other countries like the U.S., Poland, and Austria also recognizing the significance of drones in modern warfare.

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China reveals 200-strong AI drone swarm that can be controlled by a single soldier — ‘intelligent algorithm’ allows individual units to cooperate autonomously even after losing communication with operator

China reveals 200-strong AI drone swarm that can be controlled by a single soldier — ‘intelligent algorithm’ allows individual units to cooperate autonomously even after losing communication with operator

China's People's Liberation Army showcased a drone swarm system where a single soldier can control 200 drones. These drones, equipped with an intelligent algorithm, can communicate autonomously and continue operations even without operator contact. The system, demonstrated on state TV, is capable of conducting multi-target reconnaissance and strike operations. China's military has been advancing its drone technology, with the latest version, Swarm II, having improved speed, endurance, and payload capabilities. Other countries like the US, Russia, and Ukraine are also developing drone systems and countermeasures to address this emerging technology.

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