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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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Defending the defense network from cyber threats: How does the US stack up?
Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., discusses U.S. needs for countering cyber threats at the annual Defense News Conference.
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Modernizing the US Navy’s maritime industrial base amid production struggles
Panelists at the Defense News Conference discuss how the U.S. can revamp its shipbuilding efforts to remain competitive with adversaries.
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Securing the Indo-Pacific amid a volatile U.S.-China relationship
Experts gather at the annual Defense News Conference to discuss how the U.S. and its allies can enforce security in the Indo-Pacific.
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Securing the Indo-Pacific and boosting US shipbuilding | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.4.25
How can the U.S. counter threats from China? Plus, learn about efforts to master the cyber domain. That and more from the 2025 Defense News Conference.
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France, Sweden send anti-drone units to Denmark to secure EU summit
Denmark in recent days observed unexplained drone activity at several of its airports as well as military locations.
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Avoid the Autumn Budget Squeeze — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back with tips on how to prepare your finances for the upcoming holiday season.
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EU vows haste in ‘drone wall’ plan for eastern borders
Companies offering counter-drone technology have begun jockeying for position for the envisioned project.
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China remains No. 1 threat in space: Space Force general
China is catching up to the U.S. military’s space capabilities at an “incredible pace,” said Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess.
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Robots, missiles and more at DSEI 2025 | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.27.25
From bomb-deactivating robots to AI-enabled UAVs, get a look at the show floor at DSEI 2025 in London.
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Head to the UK for DSEI 2025 to get a look at the latest in robotics tech
From deactivating bombs to transporting troops, how are autonomous robotics systems transforming the battlefields of tomorrow?
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Engineering the digital backbone of tomorrow’s armed services
Contractors at DSEI 2025 detail their efforts to create a digitally cohesive force powered by satellites and processing power.