The Algorithm Age

Russian troops continue to improve the "Shahed" drones received from Iran. In particular, the use of drones equipped with artificial intelligence, a camera, and radio control modules has been recorded, according to Associated Press and military communication expert Serhii "Flesh" Beskrestnov. Beskrestnov, who spoke with journalists of the publication, noted that the Russians have received into service "white Shaheds" – drones that have platforms with artificial intelligence, cameras, and radio communication. However, such electronics intended for drones are very expensive. Therefore, most likely, the expert assumed, new types of UAVs will be used exclusively for targeted attacks – including on moving targets, or on critical infrastructure, power line towers, and so on. David Albright from the Washington Institute for Science and International Security added that previous versions of the "Shahed" drones could not hit a moving object...

After Robyn was promoted to an officer, she soon realised how important women were to the Australian army On peacekeeping missions, local women felt safe enough to confide in Robyn so she could help implement important changes in their lives Later she became one of the first ever women to ever take the Commando selection course and later became the first woman to earn the coveted green beret But when she retired after 22 years of service, she struggled with chronic pain and it was taking a toll on her mental health Robyn Fellowes, from Ravensbourne, Qld, shares how she saved her own life when she was just seconds from death… Sweat poured down my forehead as I lifted the heavy stretcher. I can do this, I told myself. It was 1999, and I was part-way through the commando selection course. Thankfully, the ‘body’ we were carrying was actually a heavy sandbag, but everything else about the arduous 30km march was as tough as real-life condition...