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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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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 is Auto Loan Refinancing, and Should I Consider it? — Money Minute
Refinancing your auto loan may be one way to avoid paying more interest than you should. Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains.
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Army to buy more than 1,000 Switchblade drones through Replicator
The Army’s vice chief of staff, revealed the quantity for the first time during a June 21 House Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing.
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Disney makes surprise donations at Fisher House locations
Mickey, Donald and the Disney crew dropped by with surprises at Fisher House locations, which provide lodging for military families in medical treatment.
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JADC2 and the evolution of a more efficient killchain
Experts examine the evolution of the JADC2 killchain as it seeks to integrate sensors, commanders, and shooters.
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Guard general retires after final watch at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Retired Army Maj. Gen. William Zana returns to his former post to witness a guard shift one more time.
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Lockheed ties digital C2 into Joint Fires Network at Valiant Shield
Lockheed Martin demonstrated it could integrate its digital command and control capability into U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Joint Fires Network.
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Pentagon is certain that space will be key to future conflicts
Satellites form the backbone of modern military infrastructure, supporting vital functions like precise navigation and secure communication.
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The best way to counter bad artificial intelligence is using good AI
iI’s critical that policymakers avoid focusing too narrowly on catastrophic risk and inadvertently hamstring the creation of positive AI tools,.