Agnes Helou
Agnes Helou was a Middle East correspondent for Defense News. Her interests include missile defense, cybersecurity, the interoperability of weapons systems and strategic issues in the Middle East and Gulf region.
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Saab showcases new DeployNet 5G network
DeployNet, as it’s known, is a ruggedized, 5G communication system for military and crisis operations. Unveiled by Saab during the Unmanned Systems Exhibition here, it provides 5G/LTE wireless network for challenging environments, and has high-capacity bandwidth for missions relying on information sources, sensors and user interaction.
Insight into Marines’ experiences, and groups helping vets | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.15.
Defense News Weekly talks with Sebastian Junger about his latest military-centered project, and learn about two groups trying to help vets after service.
Sebastian Junger outlines Marines’ experience in new Netflix series ‘Marines’
Celebrated author and filmmaker Sebastian Junger dives into what shapes Marines’ ethos as warfighters as his new docuseries “Marines” debuts on Netflix.
Harnessing the healing power of dogs for veterans in need
For all the power of modern therapy and medicine, sometimes there’s no better tool for healing than the companionship of a dog. VetDogs is trying to leverage it
Wounded Navy SEAL Jason Redman on how to move veterans forward
Retired Navy SEAL and motivational speaker Jason Redman walks through ways vets need to find purpose after service and how his group TurboVets is trying to help
ICEYE sees role as Europe’s defense space-intelligence linchpin
The Finnish firm eyes a satellite fleet large enough to enable ‘tactical’ ground operations without relying on US data.
Anduril, UAE’s Edge unveil transformer drone for hovering, fast flight
The system, dubbed Omen, is the first of many platforms that the companies plan to develop and produce under their new joint venture.
Vendors’ push to drone-proof vehicles with nets goes beyond Ukraine
Netting and cages have proven effective in Ukraine in keeping warheads from penetrating vehicle walls.
Romania finds possible drone shreds after Russian strikes on Ukraine
Breaches of Romania’s airspace by drones have become increasingly frequent as Russia targets Ukrainian Danube River ports just across the border.
Military experts warn security hole in most AI chatbots can sow chaos
Current and former military officers are warning that countries are likely to exploit a security hole in artificial intelligence chatbots.
