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Ukraine Is the First “Hackers’ War”

Cars That Think

Rapid and resourceful technological improvisation has long been a mainstay of warfare, but the war in Ukraine is taking it to a new level. During a training exercise in southern Ukraine in May 2023, a drone pilot maneuvered a flier to a height of 100 meters before dropping a dummy anti-tank grenade on to a pile of tires.

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Uniper receives €2.375M funding notification for Krummhoern hydrogen storage pilot

Green Car Congress

Lower Saxony's Environment Minister Olaf Lies presented the funding notification of €2.375 million for Uniper’s planned hydrogen pilot project at the Krummhoern natural gas storage site. The climate crisis and the war against Ukraine are forcing us to push ahead with the energy transition at top speed.

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Starlink gets contract with US Air Force for Europe and Africa airlift operations 

Teslarati

The United States Armed Forces air service branch expects Starlink to provide throughput capabilities of up to 500 Mbps download speed and low latency connectivity. For fixed-site services, internet connection will be assigned to an individual 22-km diameter Starlink cell. Starlink aces 80 mph connectivity test in Ukraine.

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US Air Force tests Elon Musk’s Starlink for F-35A Lightning II communications

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After all, the flow of information is critical in a wartime environment, as highlighted by the performance of Starlink in Ukraine. Starlink has helped Ukraine stay connected to the internet amidst the Russian invasion, a factor that officials state has helped save numerous lives. Air Force (@usairforce) April 4, 2022.

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SpaceX Starlink supports autonomous real-time drone security system

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With SpaceX’s Starlink data connectivity , RDARS recently completed the initial development and testing phase of its Eagle Nest Off-Grid solution. SpaceX’s Starlink has become the internet solution for people living in areas where connection may be difficult. SpaceX Starlink supports RDARS Inc.,

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Elon Musk’s Starlink blocked by French court after legal battle with environmental groups

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Stephen Kerckhove, who heads Act for the Environment, one of the environmental groups that took legal action against Starlink, stated that the ruling is a way for the State Council to “send a signal to those who confuse speed with haste.” This was something that Arcep did not do. .

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IEEE President's Note: Focusing on Members in Uncertain Times

Cars That Think

IEEE is committed to enabling an environment of international cooperation and the sharing of our members’ wealth of knowledge to drive innovation. As I write this column, the ongoing invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing atrocities and humanitarian crisis are assaults on the conscience. These freedoms are challenged in many countries.

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