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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
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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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Pentagon’s first industrial strategy calls for ‘generational’ change
The National Defense Industrial Strategy describes itself as a “call to action” to help America keep pace with competitors like China and Russia
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Investors form alliance to bolster AUKUS military partnership
The group brings together existing private capital networks in the three countries with a goal of increasing investment in national security innovation.
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Curbing reliance on foreign critical minerals starts with mining in US
The China Commerce Ministry recently imposed export controls on gallium and germanium, minerals essential for computer chips and solar panels.
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US Army carves out its role in space
The Army says its role in space should be focused on integrating across the joint and coalition forces and interdicting adversary space-based capabilities.
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‘Cautionary tale’: How Boeing won a US Air Force program and lost $7B
The KC-46 was to be the ideal candidate for a fixed-price development program. Instead, it has cost Boeing billions, and made industry wary of such deals.
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Ukraine war pressure is reshaping Germany’s high-tech defense industry
A sector known for its boutique approach is adapting to the exploding demand generated by the war in Ukraine.
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Rocket Lab to build military satellites for Space Development Agency
Rocket Lab has been growing its space systems business in recent years, and the SDA award marks its first prime satellite development contract.
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Climbing, racing and more new options for veteran support | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.5.24
Could climbing help veterans find new paths to healing and support? What about car racing? Groups offer ways service members to find alternative healing methods













