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US Army’s AI Warfare Plans Face a Reality Check in Desert Exercises
Drone failures, unreliable equipment and bureaucratic obstacles raise questions about America’s readiness for modern warfare and its ability to counter adversaries experienced in large-scale drone attacks. General Article | October 2026 The US Army’s ambitions for AI-enabled warfare faced a serious test during a major military exercise in the Mojave Desert in July, according to… Continue reading
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China’s Military Shake-Up
Understanding Xi Jinping’s balancing of loyalty, competence, and institutional stability in China’s armed forces, within the context of governance and national development The investigation and removal of General Zhang Youxia, one of the most senior officers in the People’s Liberation Army and vice-chairman of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), marks an event of deep significance… Continue reading
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