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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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How do you get a tank across a river? Check the Army’s special gear
Specialized boats are at the heart of the Army’s wet gap crossing technology. Check out one of the vessels at work.
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A heavy lift drone that can evacuate casualties? Meet the MULE.
A forthcoming drone from Amentum uses magnets to pick up and offload cargo, while carrying tech to mask its aerial signature. Learn about the MULE.
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New museum exhibit highlights female Marine teams
The Female Engagement Teams and “Lioness” units of Iraq and Afghanistan get spotlighted in a new wing of the Nationals Museum of the Marine Corps.
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Lockheed Martin locks up a $3.2 billion contract for new missiles
The blue chip defense contractor Lockheed gets the nod for anit-ship and air-to-ground missiles. Plus, more headlines from around the military.
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Why don’t troops use anti-obesity drugs more?
Following decades of “too fat to fight” issues across the services, medications are now available to help solve the problem. Why don’t troops take them more?
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United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan flies second certification mission
If the Space Force deems it a clean mission, the rocket could be certified to fly national security satellites in the coming weeks.
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Pentagon taps commercial vendors for low-cost, throwaway drones
Officials at the Defense Innovation Unit plan to hold a live flyoff demonstration as soon as December to evaluate the proposed systems.
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Defense tech companies can apply for Pentagon loans starting next year
The effort will help companies fund the construction and equipment needed to scale production of technologies the DOD deems critical to national security.
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Anduril partners with satellite body supplier for 2025 space mission
Anduril announced in September it plans to build and launch its own spacecraft by late 2025.
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Small-drone defense is next in Pentagon’s Replicator buying push
The Pentagon will request funding for Replicator 2 in its FY26 budget proposal.
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Marines to receive new system for zapping drone swarms out of the sky
The newest Epirus high-powered microwave system is set to be delivered to the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab by the end of 2024.
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What is a secured credit card? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back to explain how a secured credit card can be the right tool to establish credit.