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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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Indo-Pacific security hinges on cross-domain technology
The Pentagon’s CJADC2 efforts are a signal to China, experts say, especially as China pursues its own version known as Multi-Domain Precision Warfare.
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US Army refreshes competition for short-range laser
The Army will begin a directed-energy test campaign to find the sweet spot for laser weapons when it comes to lethality, reliability and cost.
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WWII battleship sails once again and Navy offers Arctic service medal
A historic battleship heads out for repairs, and the Navy unveils a new medal for Arctic transits. Plus: a new deal for sub production is announced.
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Army units practice urban combat with robots
Robot dogs and self-propelled machine guns lead the way with drones overhead to spot for threats as troops practice futuristic urban warfare.
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Danes train Ukrainians in planes for fight against Russia
A NATO nation takes the lead to train Ukrainian pilots in advanced jets as the embattled nation looks to challenge Russia in the skies.
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Army tests Stryker-mounted lasers in Iraq amid directed energy push
Correction: A previous headline version misidentified the country in which testing is taking place. It is in Iraq.
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WWII deception specialists honored by Congress
Members of World War II’s “Ghost Army” received congressional recognition for their secretive efforts to confuse the Germans at critical points in the war.
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Adding to regulatory burdens doesn’t necessarily improve cybersecurity
Pursuing such policies may actually reduce national security by diverting resources from legitimate activities to secure networks and systems.
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Hermeus readies Quarterhorse high-speed test aircraft for first flight
The aircraft is the second version of Quarterhorse, part of Hermeus’ iterative plan to develop and test hypersonic systems.
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US Navy preps hypersonic weapon test this spring, with Army watching
The Navy’s hypersonic weapon test will determine the way forward for the Army’s ground-launched hypersonic weapon capability.