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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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US falling behind China in tech advancements, Govini report finds
The difference in the pace of technological advancement between the U.S. and China is largely due to accessibility to patents, according to Govini.
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Biden, Congress must follow through on Pentagon’s electronics need
Semiconductors are modern wonders, but they are useless without PCBs and the rest of the electronics system.
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What are China’s plans for Turkey’s IDEF defense expo?
At least 60 Chinese firms are scheduled to attend the International Defence Industry Fair, which is taking place July 25-28 in Istanbul.
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Space Force to open launch business to a third provider
The move would expand competition for national security space launch, a field dominated by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.
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Serbia looks to join Spanish surveillance drone program
Belgrade has previously signaled interest, but it remains too early to tell in what capacity it would be joining the initiative.
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A sensible approach to AI regulation
Humans will use AI as a co-pilot to make them more efficient in unwanted or criminal digital behavior, like cyberattacks or misinformation campaigns.
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China accuses US of militarizing space, protests Taiwan Straight plane
China’s advances in space include its own orbiting space station and plans for a crewed lunar mission.













