Navy In Midst Of High-End War ‘Renaissance:’ Vice Adm. Rowden

Navy In Midst Of High-End War ‘Renaissance:’ Vice Adm. Rowden
Navy In Midst Of High-End War ‘Renaissance:’ Vice Adm. Rowden

UPDATED: Adds CNO Vision CRYSTAL CITY: Despite collisions this summer that killed 17 sailors and called into question basic seamanship skills, the Navy is undergoing a ‘renaissance’ in high-end warfighting capabilities, the commander of Naval Surface Forces says. New weapons, improved training, and a growing cadre of surface warfare specialists — veritable “Jedis” — are making…

Should Pentagon Let Robots Kill Humans? Maybe

Should Pentagon Let Robots Kill Humans? Maybe
Should Pentagon Let Robots Kill Humans? Maybe

Imagine battles unfolding faster than the human mind can handle, with artificial intelligences choosing their tactics and targets largely on their own. The former four-star commander in Afghanistan, John Allen, and an artificial intelligence entrepreneur, Amir Husain, have teamed up to develop a concept for what they call “hyperwar,” rolled out in the July issue…