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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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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket debuts
New Glenn lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida just after 2 a.m., carrying a payload for the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit.
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Navy surface warfare director: No more big, expensive drones — the future is one affordable design
“We have got to get real here,” a top Navy leader said in a speech recently. No more large, “exquisite” sea drones — he’s looking for one affordable design.
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Meet the ‘Ghost,’ General Dynamics Mission Systems’ new surface vessel
General Dynamics is testing a prototype of a new vessel with a unique design it says is capable of a range of missions, from loitering ISR to medical evac.
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Stratolaunch readies second carrier plane for Talon-A hypersonic ride
The company is modifying a second carrier aircraft for Talon-A to increase the Pentagon’s hypersonic-testing cadence.
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The Pentagon’s ‘Replicator’ drone bonanza faces an uncertain future
At stake is the military’s ability to adjust to the future of war and compete with China, its main rival.
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Kendall floats F-35 successor, casts 2050 vision for Air Force
The Air Force and Space Force “need to go through a transformation” by 2050, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on the eve of his departure.
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Can the Pentagon’s China stance last under Trump? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.11.25
During the Biden administration, the Pentagon shifted the way it views – and opposes – China and its influence. Will that posture change under President Trump?
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What should I do next after paying off my debts? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain what steps you should take once you have finished paying off your debts.
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Seven Medals of Honor and expanded PACT Act guidelines
President Biden awarded a raft of Korean War troops and one hero from the Vietnam War with the nation’s highest military award at the White House race
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Military sees significant spike in mental health diagnoses
A new report outlines a worrying rise in mental health issues among troops over a five-year period. Get a look at the trends in the latest study.
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Inside the Pentagon’s years-long move to counter China
The dawn of the Biden administration came with a huge shift in the Pentagon’s approach to blunting China’s influence. Get a look inside the comprehensive policy
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How do Marine drill instructors learn to scream loud enough to train new troops?
Go inside the Marine Drill Instructor School, where troops learn to become the men and women who led their intimidating introduction to the force.