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US Military AI Guardrails Pass Key Senate Committee Stage

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has moved proposed military AI guardrails one step closer to becoming law by approving legislation that would regulate how the Pentagon develops, tests, and deploys artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons systems.

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US Senators Seek Comprehensive, All-Domain Strategy for Drone Warfare

Pennsylvania Senators have introduced a bill requiring the US Department of Defense to develop a comprehensive, all-domain drone warfare strategy.

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Upcoming Tests Likely to Seal Fate of US Army’s Troubled IVAS Goggles: Official

Upcoming operational trials of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System goggles may seal the fate of the US Army’s troubled multibillion-dollar program.

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Ukraine Aid Package Clears Key Procedural Vote in US Senate

A sweeping US foreign aid package, including $60 billion for Ukraine, passed a key procedural vote, although opposition from right-wing Republicans may block it from becoming law.

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Pentagon Says It Will Not Change Abortion Access Policy

The Pentagon will not change its policy of helping US troops access abortions to compromise with a conservative lawmaker stalling hundreds of military nominations, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.

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US Senate OKs $858B Defense Act With Billions in Taiwan, Ukraine Aid

The US Senate passed a record $858 billion in defense spending for 2023, authorizing billions in military assistance for Ukraine and Taiwan.

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US Senators Urge Austin to Send Gray Eagles to Ukraine

A bipartisan group of US senators has asked the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to explain the reasons behind not sending MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine.

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US Seeks Enhanced Military Training for Taiwan Amid Rising China Threat

The US-Taiwan military training exchange is expecting an expansion next year, the president of the US-Taiwan Business Council reportedly said.

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US Reps Request $50M for Emergency Space Launch Program

A bipartisan group of 12 House members requested $50 million for the Pentagon’s “Tactically Responsive Launch Program.”

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US Senate Passes $770B Defense Bill for Biden to Sign

The US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing $770 billion for defense spending.

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