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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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Pentagon’s acquisition deputy Plumb talks stockpiles, industrial base
The conversation comes as the Defense Dept. faces heavy strain on its stockpiles from allies and partners under threat.
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Eight contract opportunities to watch in FY24
There are several major U.S. defense competitions expected in fiscal 2024, with just these eight estimated to be worth a total of $61.9 billion.
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Russia is gearing up for a long war. Will the West follow suit?
The country has demonstrated a remarkable degree of adaptability to Western sanctions.
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‘Buy American’ policies strengthen nation’s defense, workforce
The core the nation’s defense and economic vitality hinges on the “Buy American” policy.
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Budgets, presidents and the defense industry: What to watch in 2024
If former President Donald Trump wins, it could alter expectations for U.S. commitments to alliances such as NATO and for support for Ukraine.
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Will Rocket Cargo work? Data collected in 2024 may hold the answer.
The program is studying ways the commercial rocket sector can be used by the military to rapidly transport goods around the world.
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US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft
The announcement comes one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in an Osprey crash off the coast of Japan.
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Spy demonstrator planes log nearly 1,000 sorties in Europe and Pacific
As the first two jet-based ISR planes log hours in Europe and Pacific, two more will deploy in 2024.













