Novi, MI

Columbus, OH

Rotary wing aircraft have dominated Army fleets since the introduction of its first helicopter in 1944, the Sikorsky R-4. They continue to do so today in the attack realm through the AH-64 Apache, in heavy lift with the CH-47 Chinook, and in utility/transport with the UH-60 Black Hawk and UH-72A Lakota.

Army plans for Black Hawk to be Future Vertical Lift testbed for launched effects and autonomy

Huntsville, AL

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — High-energy laser testing against drones out in the Middle East is driving a new round of US Army prototyping with an eye towards better sustainability and, possibly, a lower power class for smaller vehicles and robots, according to a pair of senior service leaders. This year...

After CENTOM experiments, Army seeks more rugged counter-drone lasers to put on vehicles

GVSETS 2024 — The US Army is upping its bet on artificial intelligence and working to broaden acquisition plans in hopes the cutting-edge, at-times-controversial tech can help with everything from sensor operations to ground vehicles to aviation and training, according to one of the service’s top tech officials.

Army plans for faster AI adoption, for defense too

AUGUST 12, 2024 – For several decades now, autonomous systems including aircraft, ground vehicles and waterborne craft have proliferated. While there hasn’t been a direct assault on a U.S. military base yet, autonomous systems remain a threat and something the Defense Department is seeking solutions for. “If you...

DoD Needs Solution for Autonomous Vehicle Threats

Ocilla, GA

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Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

The AUKUS alliance of Australia, the UK, and the US has announced the successful maiden trial of its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled drones in a “real-time military environment.”. The initiative was part of the multinational Project Convergence Capstone 4 exercise led by the US Army. According to the British Ministry...

AUKUS Nations Test AI-Enabled Drones Against Ground Targets

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Rose Matthews says she can hear the ever-present hum of big generators running behind the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel, whether she is inside or outside her home at the Berkman Plaza on East Bay Street.

Neighbors tire of humming generators at Downtown Hyatt

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Tampa, FL

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The smaller carbon footprint, or wheel print, of automatic delivery robots can encourage consumers to use them when ordering food, according to a Washington State University study. The suitcase-sized, self-driving electric vehicles are much greener than many traditional food delivery methods because they have low, or even zero, carbon emissions....

Delivery robots' green credentials make them more attractive to consumers, finds study

In a significant development for Drone Technology and military cooperation, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have conducted joint exercises testing autonomous drones equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. The trials, which took place at Fort Irwin, California, mark a major milestone in the implementation of the Aukus defence pact between the three nations, as reported by The Times.

US, UK, and Australia Test AI-Powered Drone Swarms in Groundbreaking Military Exercise

Rotor Technologies, Inc., announced two new unmanned aerial vehicles for the 2025 model year: Airtruck, a utility UAV with over 1,000 pounds of payload, and Sprayhawk, an agricultural UAV with a 110-gallon capacity. Introductory pricing for both aircraft is less than $1,000,000. Airtruck and Sprayhawk, both based on the Robinson...

Rotor Technologies Launches World’s Largest Civilian Drone

Future unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used by the military will require fully integrated, higher agility unconventional weapons and armor systems such as electromagnetic weapons and directed energy weapon systems. To meet these requirements, hybrid energy sources and power systems are currently the best alternative to support the demand for propulsion, continuous auxiliary power, and pulsed power demand for weapons and operation of the UAVs. Development of these weapons and technologies are progressing at a fast rate and can be demonstrated at scale today, but they also must integrate rugged energy sources and power supplies capable of operation in harsh conditions and in tandem with extreme weapons.

Integrating rugged hybrid energy and power supplies in military UAVs

Japan has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in the automotive industry: magnetic levitation technology that promises to eliminate the need for engines and batteries. Developed by researchers at the Quantum Machine Unit of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), this system allows cars to levitate a few centimetres above a specially designed track, eliminating friction and drastically improving energy efficiency.

Japan has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in the automotive industry: magnetic levitation technology that promises to eliminate the need for engines and batteries.

The U.S. Army recently provided the following definition for "digital engineering," in the article "A Matter of Course," that explains how the Army is developing a new digital engineering course. Here's how the Army describes digital engineering:. "Digital engineering is the process of digitally designing military equipment, such as future...

Digital Transformation Updates at Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Two Sweetwater County lawmakers seeking re-election filed a defamation suit Thursday against a political action committee affiliated with the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus over mailers that attack them over a vote they say never happened.

Lawmakers sue Wyoming Freedom PAC over Trump-ballot mailers

Microsoft Corporation and Palantir Technologies have teamed to deliver artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and analytics solutions for the US Defense and Intelligence Community. The project will combine large language models operated under Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service with Palantir’s AI Platforms suite for government and classified cloud environments. The integrated...

Microsoft, Palantir to Supply AI and Cloud Solutions for US Defense and Intelligence Community

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What is preventing the Army from integrating autonomous vehicles into its formations?

GVSETS 2024 — Although the US Army envisions an uncrewed future for part of its ground fleet, integrating autonomous systems into its formations has been a...

What is preventing the Army from integrating autonomous vehicles into its formations?

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