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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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Firms get face time, few details from Hicks’ Replicator tour
Most companies told Defense News they arrived looking for more detail on Replicator. Instead, Pentagon officials wanted more details from them.
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Congress demands quicker fielding of hypersonic weapons interceptor
Lawmakers have mandated the Pentagon field a defensive hypersonic interceptor several years earlier than current Defense Department estimates.
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How do I know what financial advice to trust online? — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack offers advice when researching financial advice on the internet.
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The US and Europe must recalibrate their security partnership
Europeans can help blunt the argument in Washington that U.S. resources are too stretched to focus on Europe and the Indo-Pacific at the same time.
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Army links helicopters, boats and AI for casualty evacuation
After an early test, crews have scheduled more experiments for next year.
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Wait, the VA doesn’t do dental care? Group aims to fill a health gap
Many people are surprised to learn that the VA doesn’t provide much in the way of dental care for some vets. A Nevada based group is stepping in to help.
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“See farther, from farther.” Bombardier vice president on the evolution of intel gathering
As the military wants to improve it’s intelligence and reconnaissance game, Bombardier executive explains how his company is trying to push things farther.
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US Space Command fully operational four years after reinstatement
The designation is a recognition that SPACECOM meets the criteria to conduct its mission to deliver a range of space capabilities to military users.













