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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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Are drones the new standard squad weapon?
From new units to new training, a look at how the “drone era” of war fighting has materialized at the unit level.
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“Large-scale drone warfare” an eye-opener for Pentagon leaders
Ukraine’s rapid innovations against Russia have prompted the Dept. of Defense to try to adapt faster than the defense base is used to — with mixed results.
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How the U.S. military is updating drone defense strategy
From the Pentagon all the way down to individual units, the military is working on ways to defend themselves against fleets of cheap attack drones.
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Pentagon unit seeks Ukraine-like conditions for drone testing
Most commercial firms can’t access test space where they can refine their products under conditions they might face in the field. DIU wants to change that.
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Pentagon picks finalists for Replicator 2 counter-drone demo
The chosen firms will participate in a live demonstration at U.S. Northern Command’s Falcon Peak exercise later this year.
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The Pentagon’s Golden Dome program office is hiring
As a direct report to the deputy secretary of defense, Guetlein has authority to bypass competitive hiring procedures as he builds his Golden Dome team.
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Airline pilot explains ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid B-52 bomber
A passenger on a recent flight recorded a pilot’s explanation of an ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid an Air Force bomber following a near-collision incident.
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Updates from inside the VA | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.19.25
Defense News Weekly heads to the Veterans Affairs headquarters for updates on topics ranging from staffing cuts to the electronic health records initiative.
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VA official outlines effort to revitalize electronic health records for veterans
The conversion of the VA’s ponderous paper records system to a comprehensive electronic version has long plagued the agency. Where does the effort stand now?
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What’s ahead for the VA’s review of its 76,000 contracts?
The VA is in the midst of a comprehensive review of its vast number of contracts — what should vets know about what’s to come for how the VA provides services?
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Deputy VA Secretary: Department looking to attenuate staffing cuts
More workers and more money does not necessarily yield better service, says the VA’s Dep. Sec. as agency seeks the “right level” of staff to provide care.
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York to expand services from space to ground via ATLAS acquisition
The acquisition of ATLAS by York’s holding company gives York access to the company’s global antenna network.