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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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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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‘Dual-use’ case: Russian attack drone maker evades Western scrutiny
Small companies across Russia have ramped up their output of military equipment to prosecute Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
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How to separate your business and personal finances — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with tips on how to separate your business and personal finances and set yourself up for success.
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Meet ‘MUTANT,’ the Air Force’s radical new missile design
How do you get a missile to turn mid-air more like a falcon and less like a metal tube? Meet ‘MUTANT,’ a new steering design meant to mimic nature.
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Old process, new tricks? Leaders explore how to modernize the Air and Space forces faster
How can the Air and Space forces modernize their forces at the pace of technical changes and world events? By breaking the current process, top leaders say.
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The state of the race to be the Air Force’s new drone fighter platform
A big topic at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference was the Air Force’s futuristic collaborative combat aircraft. Find out who’s in contention for the design.
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Air Force Secretary says China is a threat “now”
At the 2024 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Washington, D.C., the Secretary of the Force says China has already advanced into presenting a current threat.
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Ukrainian officials eye export potential of pent-up weapons expertise
The country’s defense industry is obliged by law to supply its entire output to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, keeping innovations local for now.
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Air Force’s information warfare hub seeks high-tech sensors, AI tools
The Air Force’s information warfare organization, 16th Air Force, has been working over the last year to ramp up its sensor and AI capabilities.
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Australian Army to grow, diversify its drone fleet
Under the service’s DEF 129 program numerous platforms are due to be replaced or upgraded.
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Nukes in space? What’s next in the orbital domain | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.14.24
Top commanders from the Space Force and Air Force look at the future of battle above the earth. Plus: troops trick drones with cheap tech.
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Domain awareness, counterspace systems top Space Force budget needs
Awareness of the space domain and the means to protect and fight against threats are top needs for service, according to the chief of space operations.