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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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United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket flies debut mission
The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the early morning hours of Jan. 8.
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What is the value of in person banking? — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains the value to be found for in-person banking.
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How does the Leopard 1A5 stack up against Russian armor?
Proven in combat, the Leopard 1 was an effective Cold War-era main battle tank. However, many question its effectiveness and survivability in modern wars.
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Why faster processing of geospatial data is essential for US defense
High costs, inflexibility and inability to share geospatial data between systems continue to be a major roadblocks.
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Paradox Sports helps vets scale life’s obstacles
Could time in the outdoors and the challenge of scaling a summit help vets physical and mental health? One group in Colorado is banking on it.
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Whiskey company’s bottle carries life-saving message
A whiskey company’s bottle carries a life-saving message. 22 Salute CEO Eric Rank talks at MCON about how his company is meeting veterans where they’re at.
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365 days of remembrance: Memories of Honor keeps legacy alive beyond memorial day
Amy Cotta started Memories of Honor after her son joined the Marine Corps. The organization hosts events to remember those we’ve lost.
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Revving Up Support: Rally4Vets speeds towards saving lives
Rally4Vets founder, Robert Hess, shows you how to get involved with a program merging speed with the power of veteran support.
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Marine Corps pursues lighter .50 cal ammo for enhanced mobility
The Marine Corps wants lighter .50 cal ammo while the Army is ready to field the XM7 and XM250 firearms.
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Space Force close to adopting strategy for commercial acquisitions
The strategy will address how commercial systems could be used to fill capability gaps and provide backup capability when needed.













