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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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Is facial hair coming to the Air Force?
Congress orders a study to see whether allowing beards in the Air Force would be a good idea. Plus: a Marine is acquitted of a crime.
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ULA eyes annual mods to turn rocket stage into space interceptor
The fast-moving vehicle would be highly maneuverable and could be used to tow satellites or for counterspace missions, ULA CEO Tory Bruno told reporters.
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Army, Navy conduct key hypersonic missile test
The successful tests brings both services closer to fielding the long-awaited system.
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This new tool lets brigades ‘see’ their electronic warfare footprint
A handful of operational U.S. Army brigades now have a tool to “see” how they and enemy forces look in the otherwise invisible electromagnetic spectrum.
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New antennas for the Satellite Control Network are coming next year
The system, which is dispersed around the world, provides critical launch support, satellite tracking and control, and emergency assistance for spacecraft.
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Trump’s NASA pick says military will inevitably put troops in space
Billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman said increased human activity in space will require military protection.
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Space Force’s first Silent Barker satellites to go live in early 2025
The Space Force expects the space domain awareness satellites to be fully operational by 2026.
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British troops test laser weapon as cheap option to fry drones
The British Army’s experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.
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US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership
The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve on-orbit capabilities.
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Vets on the path back | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.7.24
A Marine fighting back from PTSD and addiction, a group aimed at telling veterans’ stories and the VA secretary all feature in this week’s vet-centric episode.
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SDA a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for supply chain woes: Space Force
“These challenges are significant and we need to figure out how to get after them,” Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein said.
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What is a credit score and how is it calculated? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain just what your credit score is, why it is important, and how it is calculated.