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August Cole

Drone Defense

When a mysterious flight of drones attacked two critical Saudi Aramco refining facilities last fall, it underscored that the shadowy fight against unmanned aircraft is not going well even for some of the world’s best funded militaries. The consequential attack, which reportedly included more than two dozen drones and…

Top Drone: The Future of Fighter Pilots

In 1986, the film Top Gun debuted as a straight-faced depiction of competition among Navy fighter jocks at the pinnacle of American Cold War airpower. Thirty years on, in the iPhone era, the film’s contest between two rival aviators — Tom Cruise’s aggressive but unpredictable “Maverick” and Val Kilmer’s…

Hack the Vote: Is AI on the Ballot in 2020?

Even though the November U.S. elections are still months off, artificial intelligence already has emerged as a potent technology that can sway voters all the way until the moment the polls close that fateful Tuesday. Yet just how AI is used in the election’s contest between truth and disinformation…

Tiny Warriors: The future of robot warfare is here, and you can hold it in your hand

When Xi Jinping, China’s president and chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission, presided over Beijing’s historic military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, pilotless Sharp Sword stealth jets and autonomous submarines signaled progress in the development of robotic forces of the…

The Human Element: Sci-Fi Narratives Offer Insight Into the Future of Conflict

Science fiction was a leading indicator for invention and innovation during the 20th century, particularly during periods of profound technological and social change. It served as both commentary and inspiration after World War II, through the Cold War, and in the 1990s, when the advent of the Internet began…