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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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Hegseth says impeachment filing against him is ‘sabotage’ and political ‘farce’
The Secretary of Defense defended his record in his first press conference since May, and said attacks on him disrespect troops, and are a preamble for trying service members for war crimes.
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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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Europe launches space mission in defense against city-killer asteroids
The Hera mission will investigate the result of NASA’s asteroid redirection test, in which the U.S. agency rammed a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos.
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Anduril lands $250 million Pentagon contract for drone defense system
DOD will buy 500 Roadrunner interceptors as well as the Anduril’s portable Pulsar electronic-warfare, counter-drone capability, the firm told Defense News.
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Space Force to fly two rapid-response demonstration missions in 2026
The missions are slated for summer or fall of 2026 as part of the Space Force’s tactically responsive space demonstration series.
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Are troops taking enough anti-obesity drugs? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.5.24
Anti-obesity drugs are a hit among Americans – but military uptake is low: a look at troops’ use of the meds. Plus: a museum exhibit centered on female Marines.
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How to prepare your finances before a deployment — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with advice on how to be better prepared before your next deployment
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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.