Sentences with phrase «military capability for»

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The Chinese government is developing AI capabilities for both commercial and military objectives, and the implications on the global balance of power are significant.

Based in New York, L3 Technologies provides communication and electronic systems for the military and recently received a contract to support the US Army's Apache Manned / Unmanned Teaming — eXpanded Capabilities (MUMT - X) helicopter program.

Although Wilson stressed that the U.S. Air Force must be prepared for military conflict, and that North Korea's nuclear capabilities are historically unprecedented, she emphasized that diplomacy should supersede armed conflict.

The report called for a «rapid catch - up» in Australian military security capabilities in the information age.

Contemporary warfare has in fact taken the form of local conflicts, more often than not civil wars, in which no great alliances of nations are involved; these have been wars fought for reasons based in local rivalries, typically inflamed by historical animosities, ethnic disparity, or religious difference, rather than for reasons of global Realpolitik; they have been fought not with nuclear weapons (or, indeed, other types of weapons of mass - destructive capability) or the latest in military technology, but instead with conventional weaponry, often of old design, and often limited to rifles, knives, grenades, and light, crew - served weapons which individual soldiers can carry on their persons.

Advocates of aggressive humanitarian intervention need to reflect more deeply on the military capabilities required for and the limitations of possible intervention.

The 46 per cent of our tax dollars earmarked for current operations buys the world's greatest military machine: troops, weapons, bombers, submarines, and the research and development to strengthen our war - making capability.

Spurious biblical warrant was quoted for increased military spending and the development of American nuclear capability.

Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain's push for a $ 7.5 billion fund to bulk up the U.S. military's capabilities in the Asia - Pacific is gaining momentum as tensions with North Korea mount.

Frequent and frank dialogue about the reasons for U.S. military modernization, and about China's own military capabilities and behavior, need to be part of that conversation, as do the benefits of sustained collaboration between the world's two largest economies.

The growth of offensive cyber capabilities in militaries allows for greater specialization in cyber weapon production.

For their part, American officials take pains to emphasize that Air - Sea - Battle is not directed at any one country, but is designed to maintain the military capabilities necessary to uphold security guarantees in the Middle East and Asia - Pacific.

That this House notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian casualties, using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

Albeit Pyongyang tends to overstate its accomplishments, the satellite launch and the alleged detonation of a hydrogen bomb represent, combined, a considerable leap for North Korea's military capabilities.

«The approach set out by the Government in 2010 is no longer fit for purpose and a more strategic, threat - based approach to determining military capability, which can more easily and successfully counter shifting situations, is essential if the UK is to maintain vital national security and influence on international issues.

«We are pleased that the Defence Committee has also highlighted the importance of closing critical capability gaps, especially in maritime patrol aircraft, as well as the regeneration of sufficient numbers of trained personnel and equipment for the military to remain effective — issues we raised in our SDSR contribution published in July.

1313 - MoD - A new military command, established to improve the way MOD prepares for and conducts operations, reaches full operating capability today.

«That this house notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.»

Labour supports a renewal of Britain's nuclear capacity but is open to discussion on «military capability requirements and cost», suggesting there is room for discussion with Liberal Democrats in the event of another hung parliament.

Under today's agreements the UK and French militaries will be able to operate more effectively together, maximise their equipment capabilities and improve value - for - money.

In his opening statement the veteran state lawmaker called for tax and regulatory reform to help the small - business sector and enhanced military, intelligence and diplomatic capabilities to deal with foreign enemies.

We welcomed the government's commitment to foster a vibrant and innovative cyber security sector in the UK, including a distinct role for the MoD to deliver military capabilities both to confront high - end threats and to provide a potential offensive capability.

While Mr Miliband acknowledged the military effort is necessary in the short - term for maintaining security, he argued the adoption of wider political goals is needed to provide the Afghan government with the capabilities it needs before troop withdrawals are made possible.

In other words: where to draw the line between degrading regime capabilities to make Assad more acquiescent to international demands to negotiate and weakening him so much that rebels sense a military victory for them is now possible?

China's military «is funding the development of new AI - driven capabilities» in battlefield decision - making and autonomous weaponry, says Elsa Kania, a fellow at the Center for a New American Security in Washington, D.C..

The potential for information warfare was a key component of the U.S. Department of Defense's report to Congress earlier this year analyzing China's military capabilities.

At the American Museum of Natural History on March 15, retired Air Force Gen. Lester Lyles talked about how the military came to understand during the first Iraq war the importance of spacefaring capability for everything involved in conducting its operations.

With New Delhi indicating an interest in anti-satellite capabilities, Cheng noted that Beijing's ability to sustain people in space, and associated military technology benefits — not to mention the expansion of their Tianlian data - relay satellite network nominally needed for piloted space telemetry — will be a sign of China's edge over India in space.

The labs «provide essential capabilities for university and industrial researchers» and have made important contributions to America's economic and military might, Moniz reminded a room packed with science policy heavyweights, including 15 lab directors, National Cancer Institute chief Harold Varmus, former White House science adviser Neal Lane, and lawmakers and staffers who serve on key committees overseeing federal research agencies.

While sand has been used traditionally for military fortification, very little is known about the unique energy absorption capability of the material.

ULA provides both the military and civilians with essential data to track severe weather, run GPS navigation and ensure troops have critical capabilities necessary for the field.

We inexplicably jump ahead a year to find Ben doing work for the military, who are also testing the Storm siblings» capabilities while runaway Reed remains in hiding.

The military is quick to look for ways to exploit these new capabilities until a new and more formidable foe emerges.

With a long history of military service and simply unflappable talent off - road, this iconic model from Land Rover serves as the bones for myriad capability - focused vehicles.

Taken in combination with its impressive off - road capabilities, this vehicle was incredibly useful for military travel.

WASHINGTON — Starting today, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship is accepting applications for its 2018 class of financial Fellows — a unique program designed to increase the financial capability of U.S. service members and their families.

Of the two groups, a lot of deployed military embrace the PSP for its movie playing capabilities, but the PSP fell on its face with most Japanese commuters due to the larger availability of casual Japanese software titles for the Nintendo DS and lack of time to watch a movie on the typical train commute.

These capabilities make helicopters ideal for many different types of work, including firefighting, law enforcement efforts, search and rescue, sightseeing, military purposes, and more.

With reports that North Korea is testing anthrax loads on ICBMs in addition to its nuclear capabilities, and increasingly frequent joint military exercises between the US and South Korea, cryptocurrency's just another dangerous ingredient in the hunt for a tipping point.

The objectives for the resume of the military person seeking a career in the civilian world can include the work capabilities and desiring skills in his / her resume.

Researched, analyzed, and wrote political, military capability, and intelligence service papers for assigned countries

Training — Passenger & Household Goods Specialist Course (09/10/1983) 260 Formal training on federal and military transportation regulations, instructions, and directives; passenger and personal property entitlements; quality assurances evaluation procedures, United States and foreign customs regulations, and warehousing procedures; military passenger, freight, and personal property rate computations; packaging methods, specifications, and orders; hazardous cargo requirements; blocking, bracing, and tie - down principles; and carrier capabilities and procedures for movement of passengers, cargo, and personal property in military and commercial air, rail, truck., and water systems.