David Axe
Experts: America Doesn't Need All These Nukes
Nuclear deterrence can be way less pricey, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Russian Army Gets Specialized Drone-Hunters
The jammer can disrupt an enemy's own signals, potentially preventing ground-based controllers from steering their drones via satellite.
Great, Mexican Drug Cartels Now Have Weaponized Drones
“Potato bomb” quadcopters give narcos more options for perpetrating crimes they're perfectly capable of pulling off some other way.
The Pentagon Wants Drone 'Swarms' to Support Infantry
DARPA asked robot-developers for a way to let small infantry units deploy swarms of 250 or more robots in urban areas.
This Strange Sensor Russia Sent to the ISS Is Baffling US Military Experts
"I think the appropriate reaction is 'mild curiosity' rather than 'worry.'"
The Army's New Tank Fires 'Smart' Cannon Rounds
An unwieldy designation obscures the new fighting vehicle's technological advancements.
Beware Indestructible 'Hypersonic Missiles'
The US, Russia, and China are all separately developing these speedy munitions, which can fly faster than 3,000 miles per hour.
The Military Is Finally Mobilizing Tactical Hospitals for Puerto Rico
But for all its sophistication, the military's emergency medical system in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico is meant to be temporary.
Trump’s North Korea Tweets Aren’t a 'Declaration of War'
Remember: Technically, the president doesn't have the power, on social media or otherwise, to formally declare war.
How Worried Should You Be About the AK-47 Company’s New Killer Robots?
Russia-based Kalashnikov Group says it's developing a military AI. But don't panic quite yet.
Human vs. Drone Combat Is the New Normal
US human pilots have shot down two enemy drones this month alone. But according to one expert, one day soon—within the next two decades—the drones will outmatch the best human pilots.