Tag: Germany
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A-level student first honoured for criticism of German Gaza War reporting – then cancelled with AI
The Grimme Support Association revoked a prize awarded to Judith Scheytt for her criticism of German Middle East reporting. Jurors distanced themselves from the decision. The Grimme Institute also admitted mistakes. In January, the Association of Friends of the Adolf…
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“Border Security” with USA: Brussels ready to give deep access to biometric data in EU states
The European Commission wants to negotiate an agreement that would allow US authorities direct access to police-stored fingerprints and facial images in Europe. Potentially, all travelers could be affected by such queries – and people in need for protection. At…
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After Russia, US company replicates Iran’s drones – but their design dates back to the 1980s in Germany
Some rival states are currently building visually similar flying wing kamikaze drones. The origins of the technology lie in a development by Dornier in the 1980s. Initially, only Israel pursued the concept further. A US company has presented the Low-Cost…
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German Air Force wants new combat drones: Three industrial consortia compete for contract
The German Armed Forces want to procure combat drones with a range of over 1000 kilometres by 2029. Airbus, Rheinmetall and the start-up Helsing are vying for the billion-euro deal. The German Armed Forces are about to embark on a…