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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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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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NATO taps Exail for mine-clearing underwater drones
The Dutch and Belgian navies will be the primary users of the systems, the company announced in a statement.
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Marine Corps infantry’s secret weapon: A $9.95 unofficial website
Inside an informal, crowd-sourced Marine infantry network.
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Securing US space assets is busting the Air Force budget, Kendall says
Money for space “is going to need to double or triple over time,” the Air Force secretary said in an interview, with a resilient architecture top of mind.
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Russia’s Shahed-type drones are losing their bite in Ukraine
Ukrainian air defenders have become more successful in shooting down the Iranian-designed drones, according to data compiled by analyst Federico Borsari.
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More Marines to deter China? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.24.24
The Marine Corps looks to expand capability and presence in China’s backyard. Plus, the director of the Missile Defense Agency on countering threats.
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What are common ways to save for retirement? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union helps you navigate options to save for retirement.
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LeoLabs sees defense business grow as space-tracking needs multiply
The company’s CEO, Tony Frazier, said the firm now serves mostly defense customer in the U.S. and abroad.
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US-led drone strike in Syria kills al-Qaida-linked leader
A local media activist said the motorcycle the senior leader was riding was hit by two missiles.
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When it comes to military AI, there is no second place
Our guest opinion writer argues that AI must be prioritized across military programs and platforms, or else America risks losing the AI race to China.