Arm in Arm
Defense pact between Poland, U.S. designed to deter Russian aggression THE WATCH STAFF The United States is establishing a significant military presence in Poland as the NATO allies collaborate to …
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U.S., U.K. team up to conquer data hurdles
THE WATCH STAFF Sensors allow military forces to see, hear and understand their battlefield environment by producing data related to enemy activities, capabilities and location. A key challenge is how …
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Wearable tech offers promise of early COVID-19 detection
THE WATCH STAFF The U.S. military is testing wearable technology that could provide early detection of COVID-19. A watch and a ring can detect biometric indicators such as slight changes …
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India latest nation to test hypersonic technology
THE WATCH STAFF India reported in September 2020 that it had successfully tested hypersonic technology, becoming only the fourth country in the world to do so. It was already among …
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Skyborg program has robotic wingman assist human pilots
THE WATCH STAFF The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is developing robotic vehicles that will operate with manned aircraft in contested airspace. The Skyborg program combines autonomous vehicle technology, seamless …
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Defending the Homeland and Outpacing the Enemy
NORAD and USNORTHCOM commander outlines priorities, highlights capabilities THE WATCH STAFF The United States can expect to see adversaries continue to demonstrate the capability and intent to threaten national interests …
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Lack of Transparency
Health organization faces backlash for deference to China Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM With the world watching, a global health body deferred to political pressure from the Chinese Communist Party as Chinese …
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Dominating the Next-Gen Battlespace
U.S. military’s innovative Advanced Battle Management System takes leap forward THE WATCH STAFF A “sci-fi awesome” display of U.S. technical ingenuity and military power and precision has turbocharged development of …
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China: Leaked database reveals Chinese firm’s global data collection
THE WATCH STAFF A leaked database shows a small company has collected personal data on 2.4 million people worldwide to feed intelligence to the Chinese government, media outlets reported in …
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SWEDEN: Deployment bolsters efforts in Baltic Sea region to defend sovereignty
Sweden stepped up its defense activities in the Baltic Sea region in August 2020 due to what a high-ranking official called “a deteriorating security situation” as Russia and NATO conducted …
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