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Romanian servers targeted by Russian hackers to scoop up emails about NATO, EU
Hackers linked to Russia’s FSB quietly compromised a Romanian government organization’s servers to collect emails related to NATO and the EU in December 2025, a Slovak cybersecurity firm has revealed.
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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
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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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Lawmakers seek study of long-distance hypersonic testing ‘corridors’
A lack of test ranges and other infrastructure is a significant limiting factor in the U.S. Department of Defense’s development of hypersonic systems.
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What war elephants can teach us about the future of AI in combat
Inspired by the historical relationship between humans and war elephants, we can develop a similar partnership between military personnel and AI.
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Lawmakers demand Army justify pursuit of new attack recon helicopter
House lawmakers would curb the secretary’s travel funding until the Army produces analysis of alternatives for its future attack reconnaissance aircraft.
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Next-gen nuclear missile rollout slips on supply chain, software woes
Staffing shortfalls, supply chain problems, and software challenges are hindering the Air Force’s effort to upgrade its nuclear missile force.
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Hydraulic warfare is here to stay. NATO should plan for it.
Sophisticated tanks and fighter jets are important to shift the balance of power in Ukraine. But water is equally critical.
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Pentagon pitches six steps to speed up foreign arms sales
“Our allies and partners are a center of gravity and the greatest strategic advantage for the U.S. military.”
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Lawmakers try hitting pause on plan to buy communications satellite
The provision would prevent the service from buying a 12th WGS satellite until it certifies whether its needs could be met by a commercial provider.
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Lockheed teams with New York chipmaker to onshore production
The Senate Majority Leader touted a partnership between Lockheed Martin and a chipmaker based in his state, hoping it will unlock funds from his Chips Act.