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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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Defense News Conference: The Navy’s Unmanned Vehicle Expansion
In this Defense News Conference panel, Navy experts discuss the expansion of unmanned vehicles and how they are shaping the future of maritime warfare.
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Defense News Conference: Discussion with Corey Heritage, SourceAmerica
In this Defense News Conference session, SourceAmerica’s Corey Heritage discusses personnel challenges in the U.S. military.
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Fireside chat: Lt. Gen. John Morrison
In this fireside chat at Defense News Conference, Lt. Gen. John Morrison, deputy chief of staff, cyber, U.S. Army, discusses network modernization.
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Future Ready Air Force: The Hon. Andrew Hunter and Gen. James Slife
U.S. Air Force Secretary The Hon. Andrew Hunter and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Slife discuss the future-ready Air Force.
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Lunch Panel: Redefining the Workforce for Veterans and Their Families
In this Defense News Conference session, panelists discuss the challenges to effective workplace policies for hiring and retaining veterans and their spouses.
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Space Infrastructure: Dr. Derek Tournear, Director, Space Development Agency
In this Defense News Conference session, Space Development Agency Director Dr. Derek Tournear discusses space infrastructure needs.
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Space Development Agency’s first satellites demo key capabilities
This week’s test involved two satellites, built by SpaceX, exchanging data via a laser-communication link.
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Army Modernization: The Hon. Christine Wormuth
The Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the United States Army, discusses the Army’s modernization efforts at the 2024 Defense News Conference.
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Army Modernization: John Baylouny, Leonardo DRS
John Baylouny, chief operating officer, Leonardo DRS, discusses the Army’s modernization priorities.
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Marine Corps Technology Priorities: Brig. Gen. Simon Doran
Brig. Gen. Simon Doran, Commanding General, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, discusses the service’s technology priorities at the Defense News Conference.
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View from the Hill: Rep. Rob Wittman
In this Defense News Conference session, Rep. Rob Whitman (R-Va.), vice chairman, House Armed Services Committee, discusses military priorities in Congress.