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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
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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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Army looking to increase AI role in personnel system
Shift in IPPS-A system is aimed at lowering paperwork for soldiers as Army continues shift from existing systems.
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Early drops of new Army command software delight artillerists in drill
The Army is fast-tracking a next-generation command-and-control designed to give the force a battlefield edge.
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First shots in future fights will be fired in cyberspace, leaders warn
The military’s use of AI will be critical to operate at the speed needed to react to cyber threats, Army leaders said.
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The Army’s new watercraft plan banks on autonomy, commercial ships
The Army’s plan for establishing a fleet of watercraft in the Pacific includes a commitment to deeper experimentation with autonomous vessels.
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Can the Army leverage cyber tech to widen advantages over rivals?
Two top Army officials join Defense News to talk about how the force can hit the accelerator when it opens a tech advantage on competitors.
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AeroVironment eyes new factory, drone launches for Switchblade
Switchblades have become a vital weapon in Ukraine’s arsenal, and the U.S. Army plans to increase its own use of loitering munitions.
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More Credit, Less Stress? When to Ask for a Limit Increase — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain how asking for a credit limit increase can help your financial future.
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Plotting the future of drone warfare | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.11.25
Can anything stop AI from evolving the nature of drone warfare? Plus, securing the Arctic amid an evolving threat landscape.
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Detect, identify, track, destroy: improving ways to find and fight drones
How do you identify and target enemy UAVs quickly and accurately when designs change almost by the week? An expert from Dedrone weighs in.
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A new age of drones emerges on the battlefield
At DSEI 2025, an expert details how AI may affect the future of drone warfare. Plus, how can contractors get emerging tech to warfighters faster?
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Do European nations have the political firepower to secure their goals?
A panel of experts at DSEI 2025 discusses Europe’s political will to advance military initiatives. Plus, how can Europe secure the Arctic region?
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Combat mass and speed: Europe moves to unlock Ukraine’s drone insights
Kyiv has amassed powerful knowledge on drone warfare as its forces battle Russia’s invasion. Can allies tap into it?