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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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Hegseth says impeachment filing against him is ‘sabotage’ and political ‘farce’
The Secretary of Defense defended his record in his first press conference since May, and said attacks on him disrespect troops, and are a preamble for trying service members for war crimes.
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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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AI companies to start safety test reports under Defense Production Act
The Biden administration also is looking at congressional legislation and working with other countries and the EU on rules for managing the technology.
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China may add ‘superabrasives’ to list of restricted defense materials
Diamonds and other ‘superabsrasive’ materials possess superior hardness and abrasion resistance essential for high-tech manufacturing.
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Space Force picks Boeing, Lockheed for narrowband SATCOM program
Each company received a $66 million contract for early design and risk-reduction, according to a Jan. 25 Defense Department announcement.
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Rheinmetall Italia touts Ukraine deployment of Skynex air defense gun
The company hopes that the system’s use in combat will lend it credibility in the competitive counter-drone and missile-defense market.
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US Army seeks new interceptor to counter cruise missiles
The service plans to take vendors into a competition from FY25 through FY27 to procure its second interceptor for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability.
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Defense technology firms watch new strategy for ‘generational’ change
Many firms say they were glad to see their priorities in the National Defense Industrial Strategy. What matters more is how the department implements it.
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This new eyewear design could give users a tactical advantage
The SlingShot removes the brow bar and offers multiple arm options for a better fit with communications gear.