AZ_HighCountry
INT'L MOD
After reading the last few posts of yours, where is Hegseth wrong?
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After reading the last few posts of yours, where is Hegseth wrong?
F-22Raptor
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DDG-127, the final Flight 2A Burke, was delivered to the Navy
Fatman17
Moderator
Unfortunately no where but he trying to defend a "old " narrative. I believe the global political and military structure is being revised. Might l add that NATO might be obsolete now (result of the lran conflict).
MS Sandhu
Registered Member
I wonder if this approach of putting more responsibilities on Europe will last past Trump?
AZ_HighCountry
INT'L MOD
Doubtful. Especially if the next administration is Democrat.
If that turns out to be the case, expect the Democrats to issue apologies and pay even more of the mutual defense agreement bills.
AZ_HighCountry
INT'L MOD
Fifth articles in a series of five regarding NATO and the other member's contributions to their defense spending:
www.foxnews.com
As noted earlier either in this thread or another, Eisenhower warned Europe of this back in 1949. Europe has been warned throughout the subsequent years. Even President Trump warned Europe during his first term.
And now, Europe and the usual malcontents in the US are upset that President Trump is doing something about it.
Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades
Defense analysts explain why NATO's spending gap persisted for decades and what finally pushed European allies to increase military investments.
www.foxnews.com
As noted earlier either in this thread or another, Eisenhower warned Europe of this back in 1949. Europe has been warned throughout the subsequent years. Even President Trump warned Europe during his first term.
And now, Europe and the usual malcontents in the US are upset that President Trump is doing something about it.
SolarWarden
Trusted Member
US was never too serious about Europe arming itself US and Europe was content the US being the sole power and in charge of how Europe fights. Europe was used by US as a buffer and in some way extension of US hegemony. Both US and Europe loved this arrangement until 2016 when Orangeman rocked the whole NATO boat.Fifth articles in a series of five regarding NATO and the other member's contributions to their defense spending:
Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades
Defense analysts explain why NATO's spending gap persisted for decades and what finally pushed European allies to increase military investments.
As noted earlier either in this thread or another, Eisenhower warned Europe of this back in 1949. Europe has been warned throughout the subsequent years. Even President Trump warned Europe during his first term.
And now, Europe and the usual malcontents in the US are upset that President Trump is doing something about it.
F-22Raptor
Elite Member
Anthropic is helping the US National Security Agency deploy its powerful Mythos AI model for offensive cyber operations, embedding engineers inside the agency despite an ongoing legal battle with the Pentagon.
The San Francisco-based company had installed about half a dozen staff within the NSA as so-called forward-deployed engineers to guide the use of the technology and customise models for specific applications, two people familiar with the arrangement said.
It remains unclear whether Anthropic’s engineers are assisting the NSA in active operations. However, one person close to the situation said Mythos would be useful for infiltrating the networks of nations such as China or Iran.
“The best way to build a good defence is to build a good attack,” said a person close to Anthropic, who argued that adversaries are probably building their own AI-driven offensive technology. “If [Mythos] is not used to build attack agents, adversaries will find a way to do it.”
The arrangement comes despite the Silicon Valley start-up’s legal battle with the defence department, which includes the NSA, over how its technology is used in warfighting.
Anthropic tried to restrict the US government’s use of its Claude AI models for mass surveillance of American citizens and lethal autonomous drones. That led the Pentagon to label the AI lab a “supply-chain risk”, a first for a US business. Anthropic has sued over the designation, which could force it to end contracts with organisations that work with the US military.
Since the dispute erupted, Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos, triggering concern among governments, financial institutions and IT companies over its ability to detect and exploit software vulnerabilities.
Earlier this week, Anthropic announced it would distribute Mythos to 150 organisations across 15 countries, vastly expanding access beyond the US and UK. It was initially made available only to a select number of US-based organisations when it launched in April.
The move comes after Anthropic filed for an initial public offering that could value the company at more than $1tn, underlining the growing commercial and geopolitical significance of AI to national security.
Since Mythos’ release, Anthropic rival OpenAI has released a model with similar capabilities. Experts have warned that advanced AI models enable hackers to exploit computer systems but can also serve as a powerful tool against adversaries.
Anthropic and the US defence department both declined to comment.
The company has worked closely with the US government on the wider rollout, while the Trump administration has embedded the model across agencies.
In February, the FT reported that the Pentagon was seeking to create AI-powered cyber tools to identify infrastructure targets in China as part of an effort to improve US capabilities in any future military conflict with Beijing.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order outlining a voluntary framework in which AI companies can submit their new models for security reviews before they are publicly released.
The order directs federal agencies to develop methods to evaluate the cyber capabilities of AI systems and to establish an “AI cyber security clearinghouse” to share information and strengthen defences.
The San Francisco-based company had installed about half a dozen staff within the NSA as so-called forward-deployed engineers to guide the use of the technology and customise models for specific applications, two people familiar with the arrangement said.
It remains unclear whether Anthropic’s engineers are assisting the NSA in active operations. However, one person close to the situation said Mythos would be useful for infiltrating the networks of nations such as China or Iran.
“The best way to build a good defence is to build a good attack,” said a person close to Anthropic, who argued that adversaries are probably building their own AI-driven offensive technology. “If [Mythos] is not used to build attack agents, adversaries will find a way to do it.”
The arrangement comes despite the Silicon Valley start-up’s legal battle with the defence department, which includes the NSA, over how its technology is used in warfighting.
Anthropic tried to restrict the US government’s use of its Claude AI models for mass surveillance of American citizens and lethal autonomous drones. That led the Pentagon to label the AI lab a “supply-chain risk”, a first for a US business. Anthropic has sued over the designation, which could force it to end contracts with organisations that work with the US military.
Since the dispute erupted, Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos, triggering concern among governments, financial institutions and IT companies over its ability to detect and exploit software vulnerabilities.
Earlier this week, Anthropic announced it would distribute Mythos to 150 organisations across 15 countries, vastly expanding access beyond the US and UK. It was initially made available only to a select number of US-based organisations when it launched in April.
The move comes after Anthropic filed for an initial public offering that could value the company at more than $1tn, underlining the growing commercial and geopolitical significance of AI to national security.
Since Mythos’ release, Anthropic rival OpenAI has released a model with similar capabilities. Experts have warned that advanced AI models enable hackers to exploit computer systems but can also serve as a powerful tool against adversaries.
Anthropic and the US defence department both declined to comment.
The company has worked closely with the US government on the wider rollout, while the Trump administration has embedded the model across agencies.
In February, the FT reported that the Pentagon was seeking to create AI-powered cyber tools to identify infrastructure targets in China as part of an effort to improve US capabilities in any future military conflict with Beijing.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order outlining a voluntary framework in which AI companies can submit their new models for security reviews before they are publicly released.
The order directs federal agencies to develop methods to evaluate the cyber capabilities of AI systems and to establish an “AI cyber security clearinghouse” to share information and strengthen defences.
F-22Raptor
Elite Member
SSN 801 launched, this is the final Block 4 Virginia
F-22Raptor
Elite Member
DDG-135 under construction, with another unidentified Burke under construction next to it
AZ_HighCountry
INT'L MOD
Following in the footsteps of the Russian and Ukrainian armies, the Marine Corps is seeking an anti-drone round in 5.56mm:
www.twz.com
Will be interesting to see how Marines deploy this in the field. In a combat situation, lots of risk of grabbing the wrong ammo for the wrong purpose. Even now, I still mark my magazines for what they are to be used for.
@Yommie , I think you were the one who posted a similar article in the Russia-Ukraine thread,
Anti-Drone 5.56mm Rifle Rounds That Break Into Multiple Projectiles Sought By Marines
The aim is for specialized rounds to help boost the ability of any Marine with a rifle to swat down small uncrewed attackers.
www.twz.com
Will be interesting to see how Marines deploy this in the field. In a combat situation, lots of risk of grabbing the wrong ammo for the wrong purpose. Even now, I still mark my magazines for what they are to be used for.
@Yommie , I think you were the one who posted a similar article in the Russia-Ukraine thread,
AZ_HighCountry
INT'L MOD
Congress again throws the A-10 another life line. Given the age of the aircraft and the transformation of the battle environment since it was introduced, it's long past time to retire it and introduce a platform more suited to the CAS mission. Unfortunately, the F-35 is not it.
www.twz.com
Oddly, the article discusses passing on to another branch of the military including the Army and the Marine Corps. Highly doubtful the Marines would take it on for several reasons including the fact they just retired the last operational AV-8Bs at MCAS Cherry Point.
Congress Throws A-10 Warthog Another Lifeline
Requiring the USAF to satisfy all the demands stated in the legislation could see the jet's life extended well past 2030. Lawmakers want the Air Force to preserve the Warthog’s operational knowledge while testing autonomous capabilities that could take over its missions.
www.twz.com
Oddly, the article discusses passing on to another branch of the military including the Army and the Marine Corps. Highly doubtful the Marines would take it on for several reasons including the fact they just retired the last operational AV-8Bs at MCAS Cherry Point.
F-22Raptor
Elite Member
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