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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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Satellite photos show punishing campaign as Israel pushed into Gaza
The images from Planet Labs PBC show a moonscape of impact craters from missile strikes and smoke rising over the northern reaches of Gaza City.
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US, Japan navies stage aircraft carrier meetup in Western Pacific
The gathering was meant to telegraph to would-be adversaries that the two allies can quickly mass forces at sea, officials said.
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DARPA program seeks ways to measure effective team performance
The 2.5-year program will start by evaluating Marine Fire Support Team training.
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Japan delivers radar to Philippines amid tension in South China Sea
The new warning and control radar system, FPS-3ME, can detect multiple fighter jets and ballistic missiles.
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A soldier-built decoy device won this Army’s tech competition
The competition started in 2020 and gives troops a chance to solve military problems and receive recognition.
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US Army ‘highly unlikely‘ to field hypersonic glide weapon this year
Without a major test of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body, the Army’s plan to field its hypersonic weapon by the end of the year has slipped away.
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VA Sec wants you to apply for benefits
Reaching out helps not just individuals, but also broader tracking of veteran health issues.
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Speeding up VA’s hiring process
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough wants to add more staff in coming months, but doing so will require changes in how employees are brought in.













