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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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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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Insights from tomorrow’s frontlines: C4ISRNET dives into trends at TechNet Augusta
From bringing your own device, to the latest in electronic warfare, C4ISRNET’s Colin Demarest breaks down what’s happening at the TechNet conference in Augusta.
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Satellite startup True Anomaly opens Colorado factory
The building, called GravityWorks, will host production for the company’s Jackal spacecraft, designed to perform rendezvous and proximity operations.
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BAE Systems to buy Colorado-based Ball Aerospace for $5.55bn
The takeover is meant to strengthen the British company’s position in the defense-related space business.
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Energy-saving airlift prototype to be built by JetZero for Air Force
JetZero and Northrop Grumman will ready a full-scale prototype for its first flight in 2027.
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Baby’s first clearance: What to expect when expecting secret access
What employers know and what students may not realize is that security clearances equal money.
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DARPA to explore technology needed for moon-based economy
The study aims to establish an analytical framework for “rapid scientific and commercial activity on and around the moon,” between 2025 and 2035.













