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  • Humanoid robot soldiers could cause 'indiscriminate killings': China's PLA

    China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has issued a cautionary analysis regarding the deployment of humanoid robot soldiers, emphasizing the urgent need for ethical and legal frameworks to govern their use in warfare. Published in the PLA Daily, the article highlights that while humanoid robots offer tactical advantages—such as mechanical dexterity and the ability to perform complex military tasks beyond current unmanned systems—their use raises serious moral concerns. Specifically, the PLA warns that these robots could cause “indiscriminate killings and accidental deaths,” violating fundamental ethical principles like Asimov’s First Law of Robotics, which prohibits robots from harming humans. The PLA authors argue that military humanoid robots should be designed to obey commands, respect human life, and autonomously prevent excessive or unlawful violence. Despite their potential, humanoid robots are viewed as complementary tools rather than replacements for existing unmanned systems, due to their high cost and technological complexity. China is actively advancing in this field, with domestic tech firms unveiling versatile humanoid

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  • France’s drone-killer gun fires up to take down UAV swarms in seconds

    France’s new Rapidfire Land air defense system, developed by Thales and KNDS France in collaboration with the French Air and Space Force, is designed to counter modern aerial threats including drone swarms, light aircraft, helicopters, and rocket, artillery, and mortar (RAM) attacks. Central to the system is a 40mm Cased Telescoped Cannon, originally created for the Jaguar armored vehicle, which can carry 140 ready-to-fire rounds, enabling rapid engagement of multiple targets without reloading. A key upcoming feature is the integration of A3B airburst ammunition, set to become operational by 2027, which explodes mid-air to release tungsten sub-projectiles over a wide area, enhancing effectiveness against small and fast-moving threats. The Rapidfire Land system is semi-automated, requiring only two operators to manage weapon engagement and firing, and includes an advanced fire control system that continuously updates target locations for precise tracking and engagement up to 4 kilometers. It is offered in two

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  • Liên Hợp Quốc bàn về quản lý vũ khí AI và 'robot sát thủ'

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