The Intelligence from The Economist
The Intelligence: French fly, catch up
Dec 11, 2023
Join Sophie Better, Paris bureau chief for The Economist, and David Hambling, a technology and defense writer, as they dive into fascinating military topics. Better shares insights from a French air force mission in the Baltics, highlighting NATO's evolving role amidst geopolitical tensions. Hambling discusses the transformative use of drones in Gaza, showcasing Israel's technological edge. They also explore how AI is revolutionizing materials science, exponentially increasing the known crystal structures with potential applications in energy storage.
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- Israel is utilizing its expertise in drones for offensive operations in Gaza, using smaller tactical drones for operations inside buildings and tunnels.
- Google DeepMind has discovered 2.2 million new crystal structures using machine learning, opening up possibilities for advancements in various fields.
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Israel's Expertise in Drone Technology in Use in Gaza
Israel has a long history of military use of drones and is utilizing this expertise in their offensive operations in Gaza. Alongside the usual high-flying surveillance drones, smaller tactical drones are being employed for operations inside buildings and tunnels. Israeli startup Extend supplies these drones to the IDF, which are specifically designed for indoor and underground operations. These drones have the ability to recognize objects, avoid collisions, and carry payloads such as breaching charges to open doors or sensors to detect people through walls. The use of smart drones in Gaza demonstrates the advancements in drone technology for military purposes.
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