Washington, July 22 (IANS) The United States faces a new generation of security threats led by China and accelerated by artificial intelligence, cyber operations and attacks on critical infrastructure, national security experts told Congress, nearly 25 years after the September 11 attacks.The warnings came at a House Intelligence Committee hearing examining whether the US intelligence community has adapted since the 2001 attacks. Lawmakers and witnesses said terrorism remained a danger, but the …
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New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India’s military modernisation is increasingly focused on developing long-range capabilities that can reach targets across China, while continuing to account for security challenges posed by Pakistan, a report has said.Citing the latest assessment by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Nikkei Asia reported that defence planning is placing greater emphasis on longer-range weapon systems amid China’s military rise and its deepening strategic ties…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) The first major reshuffle of the Kerala Police leadership after the Pinarayi Vijayan government was replaced by the V.D. Satheesan-led government has brought sweeping changes at the top, with several officers who had been kept away from crucial assignments during the previous regime returning to key positions. This reshuffle was expected after Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala had met the other day.In one of the biggest shake-ups in recent years, a…
Washington, May 29 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance warned that while artificial intelligence will transform warfare, decisions involving life and death must remain in human hands, telling graduating officers at the US Air Force Academy that America must never surrender moral judgment to machines.Addressing the Class of 2026 in Colorado Springs, Vance said rapid advances in artificial intelligence, cyber operations and autonomous systems were reshaping the battlefield and creating new challenge…
Washington, May 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he held extensive discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Taiwan, artificial intelligence, Iran, trade, cyber operations and nuclear arms reduction, describing the talks as “very historic” and signalling a possible easing of tensions between the world’s two largest economies.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while travelling to Anchorage, Alaska, Trump repeatedly praised Xi and said the two leaders had developed “…
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The US on Thursday highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies in its recent military operations against Iran, signalling a shift in how modern conflicts are being fought. Admiral Bradley Cooper, who leads US military operations in the Middle East as Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), said AI tools were actively used to process large volumes of battlefield information and support decision-making.”I met with teams who …
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (EC) on Friday stepped in following the controversy over Facebook removing a portion of an interview of Opposition Leader, V.D. Satheesan, aired by Manorama News, allegedly at the direction of the Kerala Police.However, officials indicated that it is for the Kerala Police to explain the circumstances that led to the taking down of the interview.Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer, Rathan U. Kelkar, on Friday clarified that the i…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) A US congressional hearing on special operations forces offered a glimpse into the future of warfare — one driven by artificial intelligence, cyber operations, and autonomous systems — highlighting lessons closely watched in India as it reshapes its military to address emerging threats.Lawmakers and military leaders stated that the battlefield is rapidly evolving, with technology lowering the barrier for both state and non-state actors to deploy advanced capabilitie…