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The New York Times 10:31 pm on April 14, 2021
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U.S. Is Expected to Approve Some Arms Sales to U.A.E. and Saudis

The Biden administration is close to completing a review of Trump-era weapons sales to the two Gulf Arab states. Democrats in Congress oppose the deals.

#arms-trade, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #defense-and-military-forces, #drones-pilotless-planes, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #israel, #military-aircraft, #peace-process, #saudi-arabia, #state-department, #trump-donald-j, #united-arab-emirates, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government, #yemen

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The New York Times 9:00 am on March 22, 2021
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Does Biden Really Want to End the Forever Wars?

If he does, he must work with Congress and go well beyond narrowing old permission slips for conflict.

#afghanistan, #afghanistan-war-2001, #al-qaeda, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #defense-and-military-forces, #drones-pilotless-planes, #islamic-state-in-iraq-and-syria-isis, #trump-donald-j, #united-states, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #war-and-armed-conflicts

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The New York Times 2:51 pm on March 11, 2021
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Drone Video of Bowling Alley Wins Praise From Hollywood

A drone video shot in a Minneapolis bowling alley was hailed as an instant classic. One Hollywood veteran said it “adds to the language and vocabulary of cinema.”

#bowling, #bryant-lake-bowltheater-minneapolis-minn, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #drones-pilotless-planes, #minneapolis-minn, #movies, #quarantine-life-and-culture, #video-recordings-downloads-and-streaming

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The New York Times 7:46 pm on March 8, 2021
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Remote C.I.A. Base in the Sahara Steadily Grows

The agency has been conducting surveillance flights from the base, which has grown since 2018. Any drone strikes would be limited while the Biden administration carries out a review.

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The New York Times 11:47 pm on March 3, 2021
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Biden Secretly Limits Counterterrorism Drone Strikes Away From War Zones

Requiring higher-level approval is a stopgap measure as officials review whether to tighten Trump-era targeting rules and civilian safeguards.

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The New York Times 4:56 pm on March 1, 2021
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Rangers’ Don Wakamatsu Sanitizes Stadium Using Drones

Don Wakamatsu’s day job is bench coach of the Rangers, but his background in farming led to an interesting solution for how to help fans feel safe.

#baseball, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #coronavirus-risks-and-safety-concerns, #drones-pilotless-planes, #major-league-baseball, #texas-rangers, #wakamatsu-don

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The New York Times 10:00 am on February 26, 2021
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Away From Silicon Valley, the Military Is the Ideal Customer

While much has been made of tech’s unwillingness to work with the Pentagon, start-ups are still plumbing the industry’s decades-long ties to the military.

#anduril-industries-inc, #computers-and-the-internet, #customs-and-border-protection-us, #defense-and-military-forces, #defense-contracts, #defense-department, #drones-pilotless-planes, #luckey-palmer, #silicon-valley-calif, #skydio-inc, #start-ups, #thiel-peter-a, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces

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The New York Times 8:42 pm on January 29, 2021
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U.S. Airstrike Kills Top ISIS Leader in Iraq

The joint operation with Iraqi forces was aimed at stemming the group’s resurgence, and illustrates Iraq’s continued reliance on the U.S. military.

#baghdad-iraq, #baghuz-syria, #defense-and-military-forces, #drones-pilotless-planes, #iran, #iraq, #islamic-state-in-iraq-and-syria-isis, #kadhimi-mustafa-al, #kirkuk-iraq, #targeted-killings, #terrorism, #united-states, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #war-and-armed-conflicts

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The New York Times 3:51 am on January 4, 2021
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In Reversal, Pentagon Announces Aircraft Carrier Nimitz to Remain in Middle East

The acting defense secretary abruptly reversed his previous order to redeploy the Nimitz, which he had done over the objections of his top military advisers.

#aircraft-carriers, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #defense-department, #drones-pilotless-planes, #quds-force, #targeted-killings, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces

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The New York Times 10:00 am on December 23, 2020
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The Tech That Was Fixed in 2020 and the Tech That Still Needs Fixing

From videoconferencing to fitness apps, the best tech helped us endure a hard year. But there were also low points.

#5g-wireless-communications, #amazon-com-inc, #bicycles-and-bicycling, #computers-and-the-internet, #content-type-service, #drones-pilotless-planes, #exercise, #mobile-applications, #quarantine-life-and-culture, #telephones-and-telecommunications, #video-recordings-downloads-and-streaming, #videophones-and-videoconferencing, #wearable-computing

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The New York Times 11:09 pm on December 10, 2020
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Pentagon Weighs Sharp Drawback in Support for C.I.A.

A broad review of the military’s support for the agency is underway, including pulling back personnel and rethinking support for C.I.A. operations around the world.

#central-intelligence-agency, #cohen-watnick-ezra, #defense-department, #drones-pilotless-planes, #espionage-and-intelligence-services, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #miller-christopher-c-1965, #targeted-killings, #terrorism, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #united-states-politics-and-government

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The New York Times 10:00 am on December 5, 2020
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Police Drones Are Starting to Think for Themselves

In one Southern California city, flying drones with artificial intelligence are aiding investigations while presenting new civil rights questions.

#chula-vista-calif, #driverless-and-semiautonomous-vehicles, #drones-pilotless-planes, #federal-aviation-administration, #police, #privacy, #video-recordings-downloads-and-streaming

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The New York Times 9:38 pm on December 4, 2020
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Trump Orders All American Troops Out of Somalia

While the number of troops — about 700 — is small, it is a continuation of President Trump’s efforts to withdraw the United States from what he has described as endless wars.

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The New York Times 10:46 pm on November 27, 2020
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Pentagon Chief Visits Somalia Ahead of Expected Troop Cuts

Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller met with troops and commanders in the region as turmoil bedevils the nation with approaching elections and an enduring threat from the Shabab.

#central-intelligence-agency, #drones-pilotless-planes, #islamic-state-in-iraq-and-syria-isis, #miller-christopher-c-1965, #national-counterterrorism-center, #national-security-council, #shabab, #somalia, #state-department, #terrorism, #united-states-africa-command, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #united-states-international-relations

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The New York Times 6:18 pm on November 20, 2020
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When Sharks Turned Up at Their Beach, They Called in Drones

A goal of the SharkEye project is to one day produce automated “shark reports” for beachgoers to help them gauge levels of risk.

#artificial-intelligence, #beaches, #california, #drones-pilotless-planes, #research, #santa-barbara-calif, #sharks, #your-feed-science

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The New York Times 3:59 pm on October 27, 2020
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Al Qaeda Feels Losses in Syria and Afghanistan but Stays Resilient

American drones and U.S. allies killed several Qaeda leaders and operatives in the past week. But the organization has “ingrained itself in local communities and conflicts,” according to the U.N.

#afghanistan, #afghanistan-war-2001, #al-nusra-front, #al-qaeda, #bin-laden-osama, #central-intelligence-agency, #defense-department, #drones-pilotless-planes, #hurras-al-din, #islamic-state-in-iraq-and-syria-isis, #khorasan, #national-counterterrorism-center, #national-directorate-of-security-afghanistan, #shabab, #somalia, #syria, #taliban, #targeted-killings, #united-nations, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #united-states-special-operations-command, #zawahri-ayman-al

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The New York Times 11:25 pm on September 24, 2020
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Amazon Unveils Drone That Films Inside Your Home. What Could Go Wrong?

On social media, people had some concerns about the Ring Always Home Cam. To put it mildly.

#amazon-com-inc, #bezos-jeffrey-p, #cameras, #computers-and-the-internet, #corporate-social-responsibility, #drones-pilotless-planes, #privacy

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The New York Times 9:33 pm on September 24, 2020
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U.S. Commandos Use Secretive Missiles to Kill Qaeda Leaders in Syria

The specially designed missiles use sharp blades and blunt force, rather than explosive warheads, to kill terrorist leaders.

#al-nusra-front, #al-qaeda, #assad-bashar-al, #civilian-casualties, #defense-and-military-forces, #defense-department, #drones-pilotless-planes, #hurras-al-din, #islamic-state-in-iraq-and-syria-isis, #khorasan, #missiles-and-missile-defense-systems, #national-counterterrorism-center, #obama-barack, #syria, #syrian-observatory-for-human-rights, #targeted-killings, #terrorism, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-special-operations-command, #zawahri-ayman-al

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The New York Times 9:40 pm on September 15, 2020
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U.S. Military Seeks Authority to Expand Counterterrorism Drone War to Kenya

Draft rules for potential airstrikes, drawn up after a Shabab attack at a base in January, are said to be limited and would require Kenyan assent.

#defense-and-military-forces, #defense-department, #drones-pilotless-planes, #kenya, #military-bases-and-installations, #shabab, #somalia, #terrorism, #united-states-africa-command, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #united-states-politics-and-government

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The New York Times 9:54 pm on August 31, 2020
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Drone Delivery? Amazon Moves Closer With F.A.A. Approval

The agency said it had issued a certificate clearing the way for the company to use drones to fly packages to its customers’ doorsteps.

#amazon-com-inc, #delivery-services, #drones-pilotless-planes, #federal-aviation-administration, #shopping-and-retail

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The New York Times 5:35 pm on August 15, 2020
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Bald Eagle Sends Government Drone Into Lake Michigan

A Michigan state environmental agency, which is abbreviated E.G.L.E., lost a $950 drone in the aerial battle.

#aviation-accidents-safety-and-disasters, #bald-eagles, #drones-pilotless-planes, #lake-michigan, #michigan-department-of-environment-great-lakes-and-energy, #upper-peninsula-mich

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The New York Times 6:47 pm on July 24, 2020
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Trump Administration Plans to Bypass Arms Control Pact to Sell Large Armed Drones

The move has been opposed internally by arms control officials and lawmakers trying to limit the proliferation of such drones, especially in countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

#arms-trade, #civilian-casualties, #defense-and-military-forces, #defense-department, #drones-pilotless-planes, #general-atomics, #national-security-council, #navarro-peter, #pompeo-mike, #raytheon-company, #state-department, #trump-donald-j

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The New York Times 10:14 am on July 23, 2020
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Popular Chinese-Made Drone Is Found to Have Security Weakness

Researchers found a potential vulnerability in an app that helps power the drones, highlighting U.S. officials’ concerns that Beijing could get access to information about Americans.

#android-operating-system, #china, #cyberwarfare-and-defense, #dji-innovations, #drones-pilotless-planes, #google-inc, #mobile-applications, #politics-and-government, #privacy, #surveillance-of-citizens-by-government, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government

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The New York Times 4:21 am on July 17, 2020
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$174 Million Afghan Drone Program Is Riddled With Problems, U.S. Report Says

Overhead surveillance is critical to fighting the Taliban, but the American military’s effort to equip Afghan forces has fallen short, according to an independent watchdog.

#afghan-national-army, #afghan-national-security-forces, #afghanistan, #afghanistan-war-2001, #defense-and-military-forces, #defense-department, #drones-pilotless-planes, #taliban, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government

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The New York Times 4:14 pm on July 13, 2020
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Behold Vermont, From Above

These aerial images, stunning in their abstraction, evoke a powerful sense of transcendence and tranquility.

#agriculture-and-farming, #drones-pilotless-planes, #photography, #travel-and-vacations, #vermont

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The New York Times 10:15 pm on June 24, 2020
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U.S. Used Missile With Long Blades to Kill Qaeda Leader in Syria

Special Operations forces used a secret weapon designed to limit civilian casualties to strike the Qaeda veteran this month.

#al-qaeda, #al-qaeda-in-mesopotamia, #central-intelligence-agency, #defense-department, #drones-pilotless-planes, #hurras-al-din, #idlib-syria, #khorasan, #state-department, #terrorism, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #united-states-special-operations-command

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The New York Times 9:45 pm on June 19, 2020
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U.S. Watched George Floyd Protests in 15 Cities Using Aerial Surveillance

From Minneapolis to Buffalo, Homeland Security officials dispatched drones, helicopters and airplanes to monitor Black Lives Matter protests.

#black-lives-matter-movement, #customs-and-border-protection-us, #demonstrations-protests-and-riots, #drones-pilotless-planes, #george-floyd-protests-2020, #homeland-security-department, #police-brutality-misconduct-and-shootings, #surveillance-of-citizens-by-government

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The New York Times 11:00 pm on June 17, 2020
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Kept Out of the Library, a School District Tries Summer Reading by Drone

A Virginia school district, determined not to let a pandemic keep students from their summer reading, is delivering books to students via the drone company run by Alphabet.

#alphabet-inc, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #delivery-services, #drones-pilotless-planes, #education-k-12, #libraries-and-librarians, #montgomery-county-va, #passek-kelly, #quarantine-life-and-culture, #virginia, #wing-aviation-llc

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The New York Times 9:00 am on May 23, 2020
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The Drones Were Ready for This Moment

While humans hunker below, aerial robots are taking over as cops, street cleaners, medical assistants, delivery workers and soon — friends?

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #drones-pilotless-planes, #quarantine-life-and-culture, #robots-and-robotics

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The New York Times 4:00 am on May 20, 2020
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A City Locks Down to Fight Coronavirus, but Robots Come and Go

Like many other places, a community 50 miles outside London went into quarantine. A fleet of delivery robots has been helping with the groceries.

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #delivery-services, #drones-pilotless-planes, #milton-keynes-england, #nuro-inc, #project-wing, #robots-and-robotics, #starship-technologies

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