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The Opportunity Costs of Offensive War

Points And Figures • 1039 implied HN points • 15 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Defense Policy Military technology International relations Political strategy
  1. Opportunity costs are important when making decisions, especially in war. They help clarify the impacts of our choices by forcing us to think in numerical terms.
  2. Advanced technologies like drones and robots are changing warfare. These advancements could minimize human losses, which changes how countries weigh the risks of engaging in conflict.
  3. Winning the tech race is crucial for national security. If a country falls behind in technological advancements, it could lose its strategic advantages in future conflicts.

Alex Karp: We Need a New Manhattan Project

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1585 implied HN points • 22 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Defense Policy Military technology International relations
  1. The author believes the tech industry should use its power to create advanced weapons to maintain peace, similar to the historic Manhattan Project. This could involve collaboration between the government and tech companies.
  2. They highlight that America's military strength has helped maintain world peace for nearly a century, and losing that superiority could create dangers for the future.
  3. The article suggests there's a growing belief against using military deterrence, which could lead to instability, so it's urgent for the U.S. and its allies to act and reinforce their military capabilities.

$142 million AI drone warfare contract from 'Project Maven' was silently erased from public record

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 1485 implied HN points • 26 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Contracts National Security Artificial Intelligence Military technology
  1. The U.S. government removed records of a $142 million contract for AI drone warfare called 'Project Maven.' This deletion happened without any public announcement.
  2. Interestingly, another related contract worth $52 million was also deleted from public records. These actions raise concerns about transparency in government spending.
  3. The defense spokesperson stated that the deletions were justified for national security reasons. This suggests that some information might be kept secret for safety.
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Turkey's Terminator

Diane Francis • 339 implied HN points • 24 Jun 21
🕹 Technology Military technology Geopolitics Drones Artificial Intelligence
  1. The Kargu-2 drone from Turkey is a major development in military technology, as it can operate without human control. This marks a new era in warfare, where machines can make lethal decisions on their own.
  2. These drones have already been used successfully in conflicts, significantly changing the dynamics of warfare. Countries are now interested in acquiring these drones, especially those challenged by bigger militaries.
  3. Experts warn that these autonomous weapons could lead to dangerous situations, where they might target specific groups based on various traits. There's growing concern about the need for global regulations to prevent their misuse.

A Tradition of Mission Support: A USSF Tale

Ill-Defined Space • 38 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Military technology Satellites Policy
  1. The United States Space Force needs clear policies to expand beyond its current support role.
  2. USSF faces a challenge as its systems are not sufficient to protect its assets and U.S. interests in space.
  3. Efforts to shift USSF's culture and technology are in progress, but more changes are needed for it to defend itself and U.S. interests effectively.

You ARE the Combatant in this War

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast • 22 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics War Leaders Nuclear Weapons Military technology
  1. Leaders around the world are escalating tensions and tests of military power, increasing the risk of conflict.
  2. The distinction between civilian and military roles is blurring, with civilians in high-tech fields potentially becoming military threats.
  3. The shift towards dual-use technologies means that modern tech innovations can have both civilian and military applications, impacting global security.

War in an Era of Intelligent Machines: Stirrups, Conoidal Bullets, 3D Printers, Lunar Nukes and Special Ops Forces

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast • 19 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Digital 3D Printing AI Military technology Automation
  1. Technological advancements in the digital era are changing warfare dynamics rapidly.
  2. Historical innovations like metal stirrups and conoidal bullets have had significant impacts on military strategy.
  3. The shift towards automation and AI in warfare highlights a philosophical split between the East and the West.

This Changes Everything!

Trying to Understand the World • 6 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Military technology
  1. New technology does not automatically change the nature of conflict, but its application in specific contexts can have an impact.
  2. The balance of power in warfare can be influenced by the correct use of technologies, human factors, and asymmetric capabilities.
  3. Asymmetrical objectives and different levels of technological advancements among countries can lead to defense being more cost-effective than aggression in military scenarios.

The Eagle Has Landed: America Meets the Wehrmacht

Big Serge Thought • 3 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
💾 History World Politics Military History Warfare Tactics Military technology
  1. America's war experience in World War Two provided unmatched confidence and a sense of reassured power, contributing to postwar confidence and strength.
  2. The American military entered the war with doctrinal uncertainty, having to learn quickly how to fight a continental- scale ground war.
  3. The early American armored force and doctrine was underdeveloped due to historical factors, leading to challenges in combat against German panzers in World War Two.

AGI vs human-level AI, Analytics IPOs & Russia's AI-powered artillery 🔫🎖

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 22
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Data Engineering Analytics Military technology Emerging Tech
  1. AGI, or Artificial General Intelligence, is different from human-level AI. AGI aims to understand and learn any task just like a human, while human-level AI is designed for specific tasks.
  2. Data engineering is becoming increasingly important for organizations to improve their data workflows. Efficient data handling can help businesses make better decisions.
  3. Russia is using AI in its military applications, such as artillery. This shows how AI technology is being integrated into various sectors, including defense.

Rumors of War & Technowar (Part 01)

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jan 22
💾 History Vietnam War Military technology Cold War National Defense
  1. The American war in Vietnam prompted the nation to question its government, leaders, and motives, showcasing the stain it left on the American psyche.
  2. Technowars like the one in Vietnam tested the limits of military power, demonstrating that even with advanced technology, victory is not guaranteed.
  3. Robert Strange McNamara's involvement in the technowar in Vietnam highlighted the flawed strategic concepts and reliance on quantitative analysis that led the U.S. into a costly and devastating conflict.