Israel sets up new department to boost development of AI and autonomy
Israel will continue to develop autonomy for its weapons and platforms as it brings together defence personnel, academia and industry.
Russia to receive two A-50U AWACS
The Russian military will receive two modernised A-50U Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) by the end of 2018, the Ministry of Defence announced on 30 August.
The upgraded A-50 aircraft is designed for detecting, tracking and identifying air, large-size ground and naval targets, to vector a fighter on air targets and short-range aircraft on surface and naval targets.
Russian Deputy Defence Minister Krivoruchko said: 'Modernisation is currently underway. We are going to receive another two aircraft this year. In the future, we will continue modernisation of all systems in service...'
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