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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
VIDEOS
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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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What saving strategies can I use to save up for summer vacations? — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains how you can prepare to take that dream vacation while staying on your budget.
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Is the government hiding extraterrestrial technology from the world?
The Pentagon investigates whether “off-world” items are in the government’s hands, and the DoD expands IVF coverage.
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Army data reveals one job type has troubling suicide rate
An army times investigation reveals that tank crews and maintainers suffered high suicide rates in recent years. Our reporter explains why.
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A-10 retirements, Navy cuts and barracks investment in new Pentagon budget
Facing flat fiscal territory, the services make decisions on what to cut, what to invest in for 2025. Find out how each service plans to spend
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Stratolaunch sets sights on hypersonic speeds for next Talon-A test
Stratolaunch aims to achieve hypersonic speeds and demonstrate reusability during its second powered Talon-A mission, slated for later this year.
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UK defense minister’s plane has GPS jammed near Russian territory
The aircraft experienced jamming and was forced to use alternative methods to determine its location.
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Ukrainian officials see ground robots as ‘game changer’ in war
Defense-tech analysts expect unmanned ground platforms to become what aerial drones have come to be on the battlefields of Ukraine.