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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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Pentagon needs $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon’s push to scale autonomous and robotic systems.
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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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Defense leaders weigh in on expanding production | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.27.26
Top leaders from the defense industry share their ideas on how to scale up production and integrate AI in remarks from the show floor at AUSA 2026.
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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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Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache
U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland’s envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.
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Marines to add thousands to ranks in coming years | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.8.26
The Marine Corps seeks to swell its ranks in the next five years. Plus, the Army museum remembers Sept. 11 and those who responded.
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Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.
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Some 82nd Airborne troops’ deployment extended to one year
Elements of the 82nd Airborne Division will remain in the Central Command area of operations, according to a memo.
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Israel and Greece sign $3.5 billion deal for missile defense | Defense Dollars
Athens looks to establish the Achilles Shield missile defense capability in a landmark defense agreement with Israel.
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Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles presents Italian army with tank options
Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles presents the options for tanks it has on offer to the Italian army, plus other products of the budding joint venture.
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Army museum opens up 9/11 special exhibit, and the Marine Corps grows | Headlines
The Corps seeks to swell its ranks in the next five years. Plus, the Army museum remembers those who responded to the 9/11 attacks.
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Raising Scam Smart Kids | Money Minute
Scammers lurk in all kinds of places — including video games, messaging software and video platforms. Protect your kids and your finances with these tips.
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Marine Corps wants to add thousands of new troops over the next five years
The force looks at add 6,500 Marines in a variety of jobs, growing the force by 5% by 2032.
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Trump to nominate Hung Cao as Navy secretary
Former Virginia Senate candidate and special operations veteran has served as the acting secretary since April.
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First Lynx XM30 combat vehicles arrive at Army
American Rheinmetall delivered the first Lynx models as the army looks to replace the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
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German government blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack with explosives
Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.