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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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Soldiers are heading to a new battlefield: space
At SMD 2025, Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey discusses how the Army is adapting to fight above the clouds in a 21st-century war.
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What’s next in space and missile defense? Army leader weighs in
With ever-evolving threats and a new administration in the White House, the head of the Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command shares his top priorities.
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Deep-space radar hits key testing milestone
The ground-based system is slated to be fully operational by 2027 and is the first of three radars the service is building with Australia and the U.K.
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Space Force launches satellite to explore new GPS technology
The mission is AFRL’s first major PNT demonstration since 1977, when it launched NTS-2 — a satellite that helped shaped the modern GPS constellation.
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Iraq and Afghanistan vets issues at the forefront | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.9.25
The new CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America talks about concerns for Iraq and Afghanistan war vets under the Trump administration.
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Protect Yourself from Disaster Fraud — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with tips to help you avoid scammers taking advantage of those affected by disasters.
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Next step for the PACT Act — Iraq and Afghanistan vets watching law’s evolution
As Iraq and Afghanistan veterans age, more impacts from toxic exposure may come into view. The CEO of IAVA talks about what her organization will watch for.
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Iraq and Afghanistan vets mull VA, Pentagon changes under Trump admin
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO Kyleanne Hunter talks about concerns in her group about staffing and policy shifts at the VA and DOD.
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As recent wars fade away, drive to keep vets issues at the forefront
As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan fall further into recent history, how do advocates keep veterans issues relevant? The new CEO of IAVA weighs in.
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Space Force wargame could inform framework for allied info sharing
The two-week wargame is focused on understanding what capabilities and operational concepts the Space Force might need 10 years into the future.
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Defense Leaders Series: Elbit America’s Erik Fox talks about the need for constant innovation
Elbit America’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of Warfighter Systems, Erik Fox, discusses how his company always looks ahead.
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New ‘Vulcan’ rocket to fly first military mission next week
Pending range approval, the mission is slated to lift off Aug. 12 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.