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.
Innovative services for veterans emerge | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.22.25
New, specialized services for vets — from drone training to submitting VA claims — emerge at MCON 2025. Plus, Ken Burns’ new documentary.
Reviving a revolution: Producer talks about Ken Burns’ new project
Following nearly 10 years of research into the foundational conflict of America, Ken Burns’ team looks for insight in ‘The American Revolution.’
Fighter jet sales on the forefront - Defense Dollars
Ukraine signs a deal for French warplanes, and the U.S. indicates it will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia. That and more on this edition of Defense Dollars.
What is a ‘VA-accredited’ law group, and could it help you?
At MCON 2025, we caught up with VetsForever to learn about the basics of VA accreditation for law groups and how it can aid in submitting claims.
Veterans group offers industry-specific training on commercial drones
Looking to help former service members join an emerging market, Vets To Drones offers drone-flying training to vets.
New lab offers generative AI for defense wargaming
The hope is that AI players are realistic enough to facilitate the creation of multiple strategies during a wargaming exercise.
Lithuanian startup rushes strike drones to Ukraine – in fluffy padding
“It comes down to the tiniest considerations – for example, the packs that the drones are transported in," said Granta Autonomy's Laurynas Litvinas.
Pentagon must do better to safeguard public information, GAO warns
Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.
UK Royal Navy to equip MBDA’s drone-frying lasers by 2027
The company won a contract worth the equivalent of $414 million to make it so.
