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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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Rise of the defense industry innovators | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.3.26
As the American military seeks new capabilities and advanced systems amid rapid change, defense companies of all sizes showcased their solutions at a major defense conference.
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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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Saildrone, Lockheed to place missile launchers on naval drones
Larger Saildrone USVs are also under consideration to carry Lockheed Martin weaponry, such as the Mk 70 Vertical Launching System.
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US Navy to deploy unmanned systems with surface forces this year
The Navy is on course to stand up new unmanned surface vessel divisions in the coming weeks, service officials said.
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Germany expands naval-surveillance push with eight SeaGuardian drones
The SeaGuardians will focus on maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare across the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic.
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US shipyard HII expands in UK to service growing Europe UUV business
The enlarged HII site in Portchester, England, will now be able to assemble the company’s Remus 620 medium-class modular unmanned underwater vehicles.
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Pentagon is embracing Musk’s Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry
Hegseth announced that Grok will soon go live in DOD and that “all appropriate data” from military IT systems would be available for “AI exploitation.”
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Military action in Venezuela: details and analysis | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.9.26
A remarkable operation by U.S. forces to capture the president of Venezuela grabs the world’s attention. Defense News looks at how the mission unfolded.
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Car Titles and Registration Made Simple — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you understand the paperwork that you need when buying a new car.
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Foreshadowing the US military raid in Venezuela
What were the conditions and context of the U.S. military buildup in the months leading up to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro? An analyst bre
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What’s next for the military in the Western Hemisphere after Venezuela?
Following the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, what’s next for U.S. forces in their own hemisphere? An analyst weighs in.
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How did the raid in Venezuela affect the defense industry’s bottom line? | Defense Dollars
A look at how the recent military activity in South America rippled through the defense industry financial market.
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Swedish military to pump forces, money into mobile drone-defense units
The plan entails reassigning and retraining soldiers to guard cities and critical infrastructure against aerial threats.
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Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets
These autonomous unmanned systems, operating with artificial intelligence, can be used as “loyal wingmen” by aviators.