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- 1US Navy launches center to train sailors for autonomous warfare●US Navy preparing sailors for robot warfare, launches autonomous systems warfighting center
The US Navy has launched a new autonomous systems warfighting center aimed at preparing sailors for robot warfare. The facility will focus on training personnel to operate and integrate unmanned and autonomous technologies into naval operations, reflecting the military's broader push to adapt to a future battlefield increasingly shaped by robotic systems.
- 2Platforms refuse paid ads for Alex Gibney's Musk documentary●Das ist alarmierend: YouTube, TikTok und Meta verweigern bezahlte Werbung für Alex Gibneys Dokumentarfilm „Musk“, angebl
YouTube, TikTok and Meta are refusing paid advertising for Alex Gibney's documentary film 'Musk', reportedly citing 'political content' policies. According to the Hollywood Reporter, X has declined even to respond to the film's distributor. Critics call the refusals alarming, arguing that a handful of corporations are effectively deciding which content reaches the public. The film examines Elon Musk, who owns X, making the platform's silence especially contentious.
- 3Space Force Books 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions●U.S. Space Force Schedules 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions With Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space
The U.S. Space Force has scheduled on-orbit servicing missions for 2027 with Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space, two companies developing spacecraft capable of refueling, repairing, or repositioning satellites in orbit. The program marks a step toward routine commercial servicing of military satellites, extending their lifespans and reducing costs.
- 4EU releases 710 million euros in aid for crisis-hit communities●EU unlocks 710 mn euros' aid for crisis-hit communities
The European Union has unlocked 710 million euros in aid destined for communities affected by crisis. The funding package, reported by RFI, is aimed at supporting regions hit by emergencies, though details on which communities will benefit have not been specified in the initial reporting. Observers are watching how quickly the money reaches those in need.