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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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US Air Force stages dogfights with AI-flown fighter jet
The Air Force hopes that teaching AI to dogfight — perhaps the hardest flying style to master — will make it easier to autonomously fly other missions.
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Resolving the disconnect between industry and the DOD’s space strategy
The Commercial Space Integration Strategy seeks to ensure commercial solutions are available when and where needed, in peacetime and during conflicts.
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Meet an autonomous underwater drone you can fit in a backpack
Looking to make underwater autonomous drones smaller and able to be launched by a single operator, Advanced Navigation shows off the Hydrus.
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Congress, Supreme Court open lanes for big bumps to benefits for troops
New legislation in Congress and a decision by the nation’s highest court could spell big changes for troops’ bottom lines. Leo Shane explains.
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Missile Defense Agency opts for Lockheed on $17 billion interceptor deal
In the race to update missiles to defend the homeland, Lockheed notches a win. Also, the Coast Guard makes a major rescue in the Pacific.
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Metal Shark unveils the ‘Prowler’ at Sea Air Space conference
Advanced Navigation, looking to make underwater autonomous drones smaller and able to be launched by a single operator, shows off its Hydru
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How one group is trying to make Navy and Marine beach landings better
The Navy and Marines use an old-school method to judge sea state for beach landings. See how one group is trying to update the practice.
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Ukraine, allies scour the world for coveted air defense systems
The lack of air defenses could mark a turning point in Ukraine’s defense against the Russian invasion, Ukrainian officials have said.
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US Army aims to complete multidomain task force structure by FY28
The service is planning to station its 5th Multidomain Task Force at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, and will complete formation all five MDTF units by FY28.