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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
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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Watch AUSA 2026 Day 1: Live
Catch interviews, events, and all the action from the show floor right here.
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US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter
The U.S. will livestream the Army’s upcoming firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree.
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Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of loyalty?
AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.
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Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons
Germany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.
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Ukraine’s ‘Army of Robots’ idea presents fearsome future | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.6.26
A former Ukrainian defense official launches a futuristic robotic army initiative. Plus — a retired Green Beret turns to mine clearing as a new mission.
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Retired Green Beret takes on a new mission: mine clearing in Ukraine
After stepping on a mine in Afghanistan and being medically retired, Ryan Hendrickson needed a new purpose. He found one clearing mines in Ukraine.
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NORAD awards new warning system contract | Defense Dollars
Amentum scores a win with a contract to help protect a vital military hub, while Raytheon gets tapped to make more air-to-air missiles.
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Don’t Buy an EV Until You See This | Money Minute
Electric vehicles can be enticing, especially during times of high fuel costs. But don’t go electric until you consider these factors.
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French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI push
The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.
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Hegseth announces new four-star command for autonomous warfare
The Autonomous Warfare Command, or AutoWarCom, aims to address an acquisition system that doesn’t keep pace with technological change.
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Neros, Perennial Autonomy lead in Pentagon’s drone competition
Two companies scored highest during the second phase of a Pentagon competition to find companies that can produce high-quality, low-cost commercial drones.
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Interview: Former Ukraine defense minister launches ‘Army of Robots’ initiative
Mykhailo Fedorov, former Ukrainian defense minister, launches a defense company with the goal of fielding wide networks of futuristic killer robots and sensors.