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‘Open the hives’ — Why France is turning tank gunners into FPV pilots
Cpl. Igor started a new job this year, swapping the sights of a 105 mm gun on the French Army’s AMX 10 RC reconnaissance vehicle for first-person view goggles and a handheld controller.
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Europe weighs giving utilities, infrastructure companies more powers to bring down drones
Offials are worried that drone attacks could knock out power to millions of people — as has happened frequently in Ukraine after Russian strikes.
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Space
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Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market
Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence
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VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
A recently released report catalogs AI uses across the VA, from clinical tools used during patient care to systems that help process benefits.
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The unlikely role of Operation Epic Fury in a Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
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Ukraine’s defense AI chief predicts ‘new paradigm’ of warfare
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AI companies have a responsibility to safeguard models against exploitation, Pentagon chief technology officer says
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AI tool has ‘saved a lot of aircraft’ in Epic Fury, AFSOC chief says
VIDEOS
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Hegseth says impeachment filing against him is ‘sabotage’ and political ‘farce’
The Secretary of Defense defended his record in his first press conference since May, and said attacks on him disrespect troops, and are a preamble for trying service members for war crimes.
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Cyber
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German firm Hensoldt acquires UK radar maker
The terms of the deal have not been made public, but Hensoldt said subject to regulatory approval it hoped to close the takeover by the end of September.
Electronic Warfare
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Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market
Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.
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Tanks, Strykers and Servers: The latest contracting headlines | Defense Dollars
Phrogs might head south, Bulgaria wants the Stryker and the U.S. approves sales to replenish Saudi tanks. (Daniel Woolfolk/Defense News)
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Air Force fields and improves AI wingmen
See how the Air Force wants to train new AI-driven drone wingmen for improved intelligence and coordination with manned fighters in combat.
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Will cloud costs impact the Pentagon’s mission readiness?
Shane Quinlan of Kion speaks to Defense News Weekly about how leaders can navigate cloud computing costs.
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Navy Vet receives pig’s heart in experimental transplant
Navy veteran Lawrence Faucette was facing near-certain death and became the second person in the world to receive a pig heart transplant.
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Marines face camouflage shortage as new skirt policy unveiled
Reporter Irene Loewenson updates you on a camouflage shortage in the Marine Corps and a new skirt policy for women Marines.
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AI in the skies, and a Marine uniform shortage | Defense News Weekly for 9.30.23
An Air Force lab looks to teach drones how to be good wingmen in combat, and the Marines can’t find enough cammies. Plus, the cost of cloud military computing.
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Financial Planning Month Advice — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack offers tips on financial planning for the long term.
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A stealthy SOCOM submersible and more new defense tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 9.23.23
A new special forces sub, better imaging for tanks and a cardboard drone – we checked the best of DSEI 2023. Plus, military and defense headlines and NATO MREs.













