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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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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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Google, Meta, other tech companies agree on Biden’s AI safeguards
The White House said Friday that it has secured voluntary commitments from seven U.S. companies meant to ensure their AI products are safe before release.
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Pentagon innovation hub wants to field commercial tech at scale
The Defense Innovation Unit’s new director said this week the organization is entering a new phase focused on fielding technology in larger quantities.
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British spies using AI to disrupt flow of weapons to Russia
In a rare public speech, MI6 chief Richard Moore also urged Russians who oppose the invasion of Ukraine to spy for Britain.
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New US sanctions aimed at choking off Russia access to battle gear
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said Thursday’s actions represent another step in our efforts to constrain Russia’s military capabilities.
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DoD artificial intelligence agents successfully pilot fighter jet
Watch AI pilot a fighter jet in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base in California in a series of recent flight tests.
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Congress OKs troop bonus funds, but space HQ fight stalls other items
Rogers said he will still hold up numerous other reprogramming requests in protest of the Air Force’s failure to make a SPACECOM basing decision.













