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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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Fireside chat with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle
Adm. Daryl Caudle sits down with us to discuss achieving naval supremacy during an era of evolving strategic environments and fierce near-peer competition.
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Ukraine’s first underwater drone strike caught on hacked cameras
A video on an official government affiliated website reportedly showed the Sub Sea Baby drone striking a part of a Russian Kilo-class submarine.
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Drone hunter-killer MADIS vehicles now being produced for Marines
The Marine Air Defense Integrated System is designed to destroy unmanned aerial systems as well as manned aircraft, including helicopters.
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Kickstart Your Financial Goals This New Year — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back with tips on how to set yourself up for financial success in the New Year.
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Does the US need a ‘hypersonic czar’?
Former Air Force Secretary and Atlantic Council security expert Deborah James talks about how the military should approach an aggressive hypersonics program.
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Which service is leading the US hypersonics race?
From ‘Dark Eagle’ to ‘Arrow’ and others, the American military branches are working on their own hypersonic platforms. Which one is closest to production?
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Where will the Pentagon spend $900 billion? – Defense Dollars
On this episode of Defense Dollars, a high-level look at the emerging defense budget. Plus, Britain’s Ajax woes, and a new drone wingman offering.
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Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
The ramp-up is part of the country’s €50 million ($59 million) anti-drone plan in the wake of a recent surge in illegal drone overflights.
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Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation
The cooperation will include setting up local satellite production in Germany to create “a self-reliant European defense capability,” the companies said.
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New ways for vets to connect and protect | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.6.25
New, innovative services for vets with a range of interests are on tap at MCON 2025. Plus, the latest in defense contracting. That and more in this episode.
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For veteran gun owners and others, a service to keep firearms safe
If you’re a gun owner, what can you do with your firearms while you head out on a long deployment or PCS? Pause to Protect talks about safe firearms storage.