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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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US Army to stand up second expeditionary cyber battalion in coming months
The head of U.S. Army Cyber Command said this week that the service would be building an exact replica of the 11th Cyber Battalion in the next few months.
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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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Rise of the defense industry innovators | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.3.26
As the American military seeks new capabilities and advanced systems amid rapid change, defense companies of all sizes showcased their solutions at a major defense conference.
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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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Pentagon wants counter-drone sensors to protect US infrastructure — and fast
“The urgency of the threat” is prompting the Defense Innovation Unit to solicit products in time for a spring 2026 demonstration.
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China’s new maritime combat drone poised for global success: analysts
Beijing is positioning itself as a drone provider for certain countries, while the country’s next-gen fighter jet faces more uncertain export prospects.
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Air Force leaders chart improvements to comms, readiness | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.10.26
Air Force officials want more planes ready for war at any given moment, and are plotting ways to improve readiness rates. Plus, a roundup of optics at SHOT Show
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Lockheed unveils Lamprey underwater drone that can attach to ships
The Lamprey Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle can attach itself to ships, launch torpedoes and deploy airborne drones from the surface.
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Ukraine seeks god mode with new control app for drone war
Mission Control feeds directly into Ukraine’s performance-based “gamification” model, where drone units earn points for verified kills.
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Secure Your Finances Before You Deploy — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you understand how you can prepare your finances before you deploy and focus on your mission.
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The Golden Dome boom and advances in interceptors | Defense Dollars
Companies with space-based tech rush to compete for contracts for Golden Dome missile shield needs while defense firms advance new front-line systems.
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Lessons from ‘Midnight Hammer’ and no-notice inspections: Air Force looks to improve readiness
Air Force leaders say they want more planes ready for war at any given moment, and are ramping up methods to improve. Plus, lessons from U.S. strikes on Iran
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Hot optics: Check out the latest sights from SHOT Show 2026
It always pays to be able to see what you’re shooting at. Defense News checks out new optics options from Trijicon and Holosun at the SHOT Show conference.
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Wearing smart glasses in uniform jeopardizes OPSEC, Air Force says
In a policy update, the service banned the use of smart glasses with photo, video or artificial intelligence capabilities while in uniform.
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US Marine designs Corps’ first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone
Sgt. Henry David Volpe designed the Marine Corps’ first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant 3D-printed drone.