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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
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Drones incoming! New innovations on offer in UAS tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.10.26
New drone innovations are highlighted in Part 2 of our Business of Defense series. Plus, a sneak peek into a new Smithsonian military aviation exhibit, and tips to avoid scams.
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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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Trump picks intel community official as next Air Force secretary
If confirmed, Troy Meink would inherit key decisions about the Air Force’s fighter force and how to right-size the Space Force as it takes on new missions.
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Anduril to build ‘Arsenal-1′ autonomous weapons plant in central Ohio
Production of military drones and autonomous air vehicles is envisioned to begin in July 2026.
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The Taliban were so close he could hear them whisper. His next action saved lives.
Ryan Pitts, a Medal of Honor recipient from the War in Afghanistan, talks about how the ability to move forward in the face of fear is a staple of courage.
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Trump’s Pentagon should expand innovation hub, tech panel says
The Defense Innovation Board says DIU needs a bigger budget and more infrastructure to help guide nontraditional firms to scale technology.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket debuts
New Glenn lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida just after 2 a.m., carrying a payload for the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit.
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Navy surface warfare director: No more big, expensive drones — the future is one affordable design
“We have got to get real here,” a top Navy leader said in a speech recently. No more large, “exquisite” sea drones — he’s looking for one affordable design.
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Meet the ‘Ghost,’ General Dynamics Mission Systems’ new surface vessel
General Dynamics is testing a prototype of a new vessel with a unique design it says is capable of a range of missions, from loitering ISR to medical evac.
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Stratolaunch readies second carrier plane for Talon-A hypersonic ride
The company is modifying a second carrier aircraft for Talon-A to increase the Pentagon’s hypersonic-testing cadence.
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The Pentagon’s ‘Replicator’ drone bonanza faces an uncertain future
At stake is the military’s ability to adjust to the future of war and compete with China, its main rival.
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Kendall floats F-35 successor, casts 2050 vision for Air Force
The Air Force and Space Force “need to go through a transformation” by 2050, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on the eve of his departure.
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Can the Pentagon’s China stance last under Trump? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.11.25
During the Biden administration, the Pentagon shifted the way it views – and opposes – China and its influence. Will that posture change under President Trump?
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What should I do next after paying off my debts? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain what steps you should take once you have finished paying off your debts.