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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
VIDEOS
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Hegseth says impeachment filing against him is ‘sabotage’ and political ‘farce’
The Secretary of Defense defended his record in his first press conference since May, and said attacks on him disrespect troops, and are a preamble for trying service members for war crimes.
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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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Using warships more effectively, and a need for lasers: SNA Recap
What were the hot topics at the Surface Navy Association’s annual conference in DC? Defense News Navy reporter Megan Eckstein was on the scene.
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Congress approves Space Force part-timers, but still no Space Guard
A new Space Force structure approved in the 2024 defense policy law may create more flexibility for troops.
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Defense innovation hindered by Cold War-era practices, experts say
A commission established by the Atlantic Council in 2022 issued 10 recommendations for helping DoD overcome innovation inertia in a Jan. 16 report.
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Space Development Agency to buy 54 missile-tracking satellites
The Jan. 16 awards totaled more than $2.5 billion and went to SDA incumbents Lockheed Martin and L3Harris as well as newcomer Sierra Space.
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How can I tackle my student loans in the New Year? — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains strategies to tackle your student loan in the New Year.
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Look inside Iranian tech supplied to Houthi rebels : From 2017
In 2017, the Pentagon displayed Iranian technology the country supplied Houthi rebels. We show you missiles, drone boats and more from this archival segment
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Unpacking the Iran-Houthi dynamic: Expert explains Iran’s influence
American Enterprise Institute’s Middle East expert Nick Carl speaks to Defense News Weekly
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Behind the headlines: Lessons from the Red Sea crisis
Navy Times editor Geoff Ziezulewicz explains’ the U.S. Navy’s role in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels continue their attacks.













