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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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Space Development Agency may hire companies to tow defunct satellites
SDA satellite are designed to deorbit, but the agency is exploring commercial services as a backup option.
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Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia
Ukraine’s surge in military spending has occurred against a backdrop of $60 billion in U.S. aid being held up by Congress
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National Cybersecurity Strategy compliance requires a modernized cloud
At the outset, there’s a need to blend legacy standards and practices with modern components to ensure all systems can communicate effectively.
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Eurodrone program bags fresh round of EU subsidies
The four-nation effort, which aims for a maiden flight in 2027, is in line for €100 million from the European Defence Fund.
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What are the dangers of buy now pay later? — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains the dangers of buy now, pay later and what steps can you take to set yourself up for success.
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Space Force sends Congress $1 billion list of unfunded projects
The list includes $846 million in classified projects.
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Orbit Fab ships first satellite refueling ports to Space Force
The company’s RAFTI port is designed to be installed on satellites to allow them to receive propellant either in space or on the ground before launch.
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Leaders hash out Afghanistan withdrawal problems
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley faces Congress over the problematic U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, and how decisions were made.
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Army suicide investigation follow-up: Congress wants answers
Ripple effects from an Army Times investigation on suicide rates among tank crews hit Capitol Hill – our reporter dives in to the fallout.












