A curated look at current debates and developments across the fields Ran Heilbrunn works in – philosophy of technology, AI and society, and defense technology and security. Updated automatically.

• The Race To Write NATO’s Military AI Rulebook Has Begun – OpEd – Eurasia Review
  Eurasia Review · 2026-08-04
  NATO’s military AI rulebook could set global standards for autonomous weapons use.
• Does AI Affect the Democratic Conduct of War? Analyzing US and Israeli Military AI Deployment – Global Policy Journal
  Global Policy Journal · 2026-08-02
  AI deployment in US and Israeli militaries raises questions about democratic control over warfare.
• Chinese President Xi Calls for Accelerated Military AI Integration as Forces Pursue ‘Intelligent Warfare’ – Military Watch Magazine
  Military Watch Magazine · 2026-08-01
  China’s push for ‘intelligent warfare’ through AI integration poses significant global security challenges.
• Frontgrade Expands Executive Team as Demand Grows for Mission-Ready Space and Defense Technologies – Business Wire
  Business Wire · 2026-08-04
  Growing demand for mission-ready defense technologies highlights the expanding role of private sector innovation in military operations.
• Former Mossad chief appointed to lead U.S. defense technology company – Haaretz
  Haaretz · 2026-08-03
  Former Mossad chief’s leadership at a US defense tech company signals deepening ties between Israeli and American security sectors.
• Deep in Washington, politicians splice US and Israeli war machines into one sovereign hybrid – Türkiye Today
  Türkiye Today · 2026-07-30
  Blurring lines between US and Israeli military systems could redefine sovereignty and strategic alliances.

Last updated August 6, 2026.