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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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Future wars will be won by whoever masters digital technologies: expert
The nation that can embrace “the power that digital technologies are giving C4ISR,” will be triumphant in future conflicts, experts say at AUSA 2024.
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Taiwan taps satellite hookups to help down invading drones
“This will help prevent systemic collapse of the core communication network in potential future conflicts,” said the CEO of Tron Future.
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How an experiment in New Jersey could shape the Army’s future network
Through a series of experiments known as NetModX, the Army sought to wring out integrated network capabilities in real-world conditions.
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Watch AUSA 2024 Day 3: Live
Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.
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For Replicator 2, Army wants AI-enabled counter-drone tech
The Army may request approval from Congress to reprogram fiscal 2025 funding for initial Replicator 2 systems.
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Watch AUSA 2024 Day 2: Live
Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.
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What to look for in a home remodeling contractor — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union explains what you need to look for before you hire a contractor for your next home renovation.
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Leonardo debuts drone-mounted jammer to bamboozle air threats
The BriteStorm, which the firm is showing off at the AUSA convention in Washington, will weigh about 2.5kg and occupy the space of six Coke cans.
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Watch AUSA 2024 Day 1: Live
Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.
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Leonardo, BlueHalo demo counter-drone system on Army Stryker
The Stryker-based directed energy Counter-UAS prototype can detect, identify and track multiple drone threats and use both kinetic and non-kinetic effects.
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Marines to get biggest marksmanship overhaul in 100 years
The Marines looks to change how how troops learn to shoot, with a vastly updated qualification regimen set to roll out across the infantry.
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New Marine rifle qualifications head to the infantry | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.12.24
The Marines roll out the biggest changes to rifle qualifications in 100 years. Plus, we test drive GM Defense’s potential Humvee replacement.