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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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Tiny drones, updated optics and new targeting gear for soldiers
Spotting enemies trying to hide in the field gets easier for troops with new gadgets and tech on the way. Army Times’ Todd South looks at updated gear on the fl
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Updated howitzer? BAE Systems shows off fast-firing artillery system
Get a look at the ‘Archer,’ a potential update for the Army howitzer that BAE systems says can out-survive current systems with speed.
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How do you maneuver an army in a massive ocean? U.S. Pacific commander talks strategy
Positioning and training a land force in a sea of small islands is a challenge. The Army commander in the Pacific talks about how the U.S. can get it done.
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The drones of the Army’s near-future take shape
Autonomous systems designed to take over dull and dangerous jobs from soldiers are on offer to the Army – check out a roundup of options available at AUSA 2024.
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Check out this autonomous mine-clearing system
With drones now dominating the sky over a battlefield, mine clearance is more dangerous than ever. Why not let a drone take over that job, too?
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How do you test a vast command and control network across forces?
For its next war, the U.S. wants a command and control network linking all forces – but it needs to test it. One Marine expert outlines how to get it done.
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Check out a pint-sized shotgun on display at MCON 2024
“A lot of boom for a little gun,” is the descriptor for a new offering from Armscor. Check out this pocket shotgun and some innovative small arms rounds.
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A cannon that shoots down missiles cheaply? Rapid capabilities director looks ahead
Is the Army prepared to fight a war of cheap, disposable drones dominating a battlefield? Two experts look at how the force needs to adapt.
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Can drones attack U.S. missile defense sites?
The head of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command talks about defending U.S. assets in a drone-dominated world at AUSA 2024
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Leaders wrestle with a potent mix: AI and weapons of mass destruction
New technologies can lower the bar for manufacturing dangerous weapons, while also helping watchdog organizations in detecting treaty infractions.
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Italian Navy tasks Fincantieri to design drone-laden warships
“It means looking at how best to handle storage, maintenance and loading ammunition,” an Italian Navy official said.
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US Space Force moves to make its systems battle-ready by 2026
The service has set a goal to ensure that four high-priority, classified systems are fully integrated into its C2 architecture.