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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
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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Combating US cyber adversaries calls for whole-of-government approach
While cyber criminals take advantage of gaps in our visibility over domestic infrastructure, foreign nation states, such as Russia, give them safe harbor.
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Israel’s Elbit to supply Montenegro with vehicle-mounted mortar system
The contract, signed in Tel Aviv, will include Elbit’s 120mm munition system that can be mounted on vehicles.
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Give the Defense Innovation Unit a slice of Ukraine funds
Calls to make Ukraine a laboratory and a testing ground for our own weapons and platforms are the right ones.
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Push to refill US weapon reserves could strain hypersonic production
A report from the National Defense Industrial Association highlights the need for focused Pentagon investment in the hypersonics industrial base.
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The Defense Department is finally getting workforce development right
To ensure the success of budding workforce initiatives, we must avoid burdening them with well-intentioned but overreaching bureaucracy.
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Georgia base welcomes first ‘BACN’ communications relay plane
The 18th Airborne Command and Control Squadron at Robins AFB will serve as the stateside home for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node fleet.
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Greece lines up kamikaze drone production with Paramount
Athens is keen on building up a military-drone sector at home.
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Senators eye defense bill for classified intelligence reform
The bipartisan group announced two bills on May 10 aimed at improving the U.S. government’s approach to classifying information.