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.
First look: New designs for Space Force mess dress uniforms include pockets for women
Space Force officials showed off new designs for mess dress uniforms for Guardians at a recent conference. The uniforms are still in testing before rollout.
Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.
Does the US need a culture shift to create a workforce for the defense industrial base?
House Appropriations Committee members search for ways to get more young people into trades that lead to greater defense production. Can they move the needle?
PCS Move? Reset Your Finances the Right Way | Money Minute
Are you making a permanent change of station? Don’t get caught off guard on the costs - follow these tips to manage your expenses.
The Army gets a new ammo can and a fleet of defensive laser systems | News Shorts
Our News Shorts team checks in on a number of updates from the week, including new ammo cans for the Army, and new combat uniforms for Marines.
Nepal Army deploys drones to help flood victims and a look inside NATO’s arms production | Headlines
Trying to reach survivors cut off by recent floods, the Nepali Army turns to heavy-lift drones. Plus, a look inside NATO’s defense production system.
Recruiting workers for the defense industrial base | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.15.26
To build and manufacture the armaments needed for a modern military requires a specialized workforce. Can the U.S. recruit enough talent?
Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.
Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone
Iran will almost certainly try to pry open the captured drone’s hardware, but the platform's software does carry built-in defenses, analysts say.
