Tag: Airbus
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German Social Democratic Party approves EU war drone
From 2030, European air forces want to have a drone for surveillance, interception or attack. The weapon system could be exported worldwide. The German Bundestag has just given the go-ahead for the development and procurement of the Eurodrone. A so-called…
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Germany’s long road to drone power
The German Bundeswehr has been flying reconnaissance drones for 60 years, and now they are to be armed. In a study, the author describes all German military drones and the role of the Airbus Group. According to the UN Special…
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Predicting crime and profiling: Europol and Frontex turn to artificial intelligence
The EU police agency will soon receive a new regulation that will allow sensitive personal data to be used for research purposes. Corresponding projects are already underway. As early as next year, the EU border agency wants to use an…
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Future Combat Air System: Industry squabbles over largest European defence project
The governments of France, Germany and Spain want to develop an AI-based air defence network by 2040. It consists of a new generation of fighter jets accompanied by swarms of drones. A “Combat Cloud” will then ensure networking with other…