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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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Space Force, allies craft global supply chain strategy
Space Force says the strategy could be completed in within the next year.
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Army’s high-energy laser competition to kick off early next year
The US Army’s directed energy solution for short-range air defense continues to be refined through a variety of competitive prototyping efforts.
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What military jobs have the highest risk of suicide? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.10.24
A new study reveals which military occupations carry the highest risk of suicide. Plus, a Marine veteran designs new prosthetics for fellow amputees.
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Prosthetics made from running shoes? Meet “Stumpworx”
After losing an arm in an IED attack, a Marine veteran set out to make a prosthetic that would let him do everything from cycling to rock climbing.
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Missile defense capabilities on display
From detection to tracking and destruction, defense industry leaders look to integrate systems to intercept threats, and go on the offensive.
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New report explores military jobs with highest suicide risk
Is your job associated with a high risk of suicide? A new study looks at the military occupations with the greatest suicide risk.
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Things service members should consider before buying a car — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union explains what you should consider before buying a car.
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Pilot recounts dangerous rescue in Alaskan waters
When coast guard members in Alaska got the call for an overturned boat, they headed out in bad weather to save two lives. Hear the story of the rescue.
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Pentagon begins awarding contracts for next round of Replicator
Since Replicator’s inception, the Pentagon has awarded contracts for 30 different hardware and software efforts with more than 50 major subcontracts.
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Pentagon chief technologist argues case for rapid experimentation fund
The Pentagon’s CTO said Wednesday the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve plays a key role in prioritizing experimentation for joint requirements.
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Air Force Research Lab eyes space data transport demo in 2026
The Air Force Research Lab is working with the Space Warfighting Analysis Center and the Defense Innovation Unit to test space data transport concepts.
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What’s the Pentagon’s new Arctic strategy? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.3.24
The Department of Defense updates its plans for an Arctic defense strategy as the FDA weighs Ecstasy as a treatment for PTSD. Plus: Marines arm wrestling.