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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
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Drones incoming! New innovations on offer in UAS tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.10.26
New drone innovations are highlighted in Part 2 of our Business of Defense series. Plus, a sneak peek into a new Smithsonian military aviation exhibit, and tips to avoid scams.
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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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Failed lunar mission reflects deep problems with Russia space industry
“It raises doubts about Russia’s claims of a great power status in the eyes of the global community.”
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Rogers summons defense leaders to testify on SPACECOM headquarters
Chairman Mike Rogers of Alabama intends to hold a hearing with top Defense Department officials involved in moving the Space Command HQ to to Colorado.
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Opening up National Security Space Launch program endangers access
A former U.S. Air Force secretary argues against allowing a vendor who has not yet successfully launched to compete on the basis of a paper proposal alone.
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US Air Force fires hypersonic ARRW in first test since March failure
The Air Force said data gathered in this operational prototype test will help it further develop hypersonic capabilities such as ARRW and HACM.
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How to protect critical infrastructure in the quantum-computing era
Attacks involving operational technology, or OT, could result in injury, illness or worse across cities or regions.
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Space Development Agency awards $1.5 billion for transport satellites
The 72 satellites are part of a constellation SDA expects will one day include hundreds of small satellites operating in low Earth orbit.













