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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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New hypersonic testing facility could boost US development
The new facility houses two wind tunnels and an advanced manufacturing technology center intended to improve materials and production processes.
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Space Force marketplace links commanders to commercial tracking data
The Space Force’s acquisition command wants to create more commercial marketplaces that connect combatant commanders with the space capabilities they need.
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Anduril hires former Army official who led rapid tech development
The Army’s former Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office director is joining Anduril to lead its Huntsville expansion.
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New robotics job field may be coming to the Marine Corps
Marine leaders aren’t yet sure how they will find or train people with the knowledge to operate autonomous systems.
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Hardening NATO troops and nail-biting Coast Guard Rescues | Defense News Weekly Full Show 6.3.23
Go deep inside an OPFOR recon mission and ride along with the Coast Guard as they rescue boaters (and a dog). Plus, get the skinny on Army radios.
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Can these comms support a mobile command post?
Now that the Army is focused back on divisions, how will it change its comms setup? We speak to the Army’s top radio official.
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Will gear subscriptions save the Army’s comms?
The Army is flirting with “Radios as a Service,” akin to a subscription. Reporter Colin Demarest breaks down the industry reaction.













