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.
Space Force picks Boeing for $2.8B strategic communications program
The new satellites will have improved resilience and cyber capabilities and provide polar coverage — a capability not featured on the legacy satellites.
‘Made-in-America’ drone maker Neros awaits its big Pentagon break
The company aims to increase its production capacity from 1,500 drones per month to 10,000 by the end of this year.
Clearing the Fog of War
Today’s operational environments demand more from our warfighters than ever before.
Researchers home in on origins of Russia’s Baltic GPS jamming
Analysts have been tracking Russian electronic warfare from across the Gdańsk Bay, pinpointing familiar sites in Kaliningrad.
Space Force rethinking plans for proliferated satellite communications
The service is studying alternatives to the Space Development Agency's Transport Layer, which is providing small satellites for tactical communications.
How do you recruit for a cyber army of the near future?
The military needs to create a next-gen cyber force. How will it go about doing it, and who will it recruit? Our panel weighs in.
The evolving nature of the Army’s approach to artificial intelligence
A flood of sensors on a modern battlefield can overwhelm commanders with intel. How does AI help, and how can the Army recruit cyber warriors to process it?
How data is helping the Army create a deadlier force
How data is used to create a better fighting force — and the qualities needed by commanders of that force — are changing. Our panel of experts discusses.
Manning the digital front lines | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.28.25
What does the human side of a force fighting on a digital battlefield look like? A panel of top experts talks about recruiting talent for a cyber army.
