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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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US Space Force sorts through industry ideas to boost satellite sensors
Space Systems Command is sifting through an influx of ideas from companies to determine how they might shape future space domain awareness requirements.
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2024 C4ISRNET Conference: The Future of Electronic Warfare
In this C4ISRNET Conference panel, Brig. Gen. Ed Barker, U.S. Army, and Col. Josh Koslov, U.S. Air Force, discuss the future of electronic warfare.
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2024 C4ISRNET Conference: The State of JADC2
Mark Kitz from PEO C3T and Bryan Clark of the Hudson Institute discuss the state of JADC2, its progress and how it is being adapted to meet military needs.
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2024 C4ISRNET Conference: Industry Chat with John Kelliher, REDCOM
John Kelliher, director, strategy, REDCOM, discusses the state of JADC2.
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2024 C4ISRNET Conference: Space in Transition
Col. Bryon McClain, Space Systems Command, and Col. Alexander Rasmussen, Space Development Agency, discuss the U.S. military’s space needs.
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DARPA project uses AI to flag space weapons, spy satellites
Through the DARPA project, Slingshot Aerospace created an AI tool to spot nefarious satellites that could be hiding in large constellations.
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DOJ ‘deepfake’ concerns over Biden audio interview highlight AI worry
The Biden administration is seeking to convince a judge to prevent the release of the recording of the president’s interview,
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House lawmakers propose $1.3 billion for Pentagon innovation
The bill would add more than $500 million for DIU initiatives to quickly deliver capabilities to combatant commands and the military services.
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‘America’s gatekeeper’ has a message for small defense contractors
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is at the heart of protecting national security personnel and the defense industrial base.
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Command senior chief convicted for unauthorized Wi-Fi on her ship
The Navy relieved then-Command Senior Chief Grisel Marrero from her post with the Manchester’s gold crew in September.












