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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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Drones incoming! New innovations on offer in UAS tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.10.26
New drone innovations are highlighted in Part 2 of our Business of Defense series. Plus, a sneak peek into a new Smithsonian military aviation exhibit, and tips to avoid scams.
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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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Army leaders see Latin America as test bed for military tech
The region’s proximity, partners and security challenges provide ways to test out new concepts and tech.
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Four questions with the US Army’s acquisition chief
Doug Bush discusses how the Army is trying to bolster its industrial base to restore vital stockpiles.
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Despite struggles, Army claims ‘progress’ on housing, quality of life
Army leaders are optimistic that “generational” investment in struggling areas like barracks can meaningfully increase soldier quality of life.
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Army moves on arms sales reform amid growing interest from Ukraine war
The Army’s equities in the Foreign Military Sales process have ballooned amid the Ukraine war, and it’s looking to complete deals faster.
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Army exec wants ‘robust’ industry input in revamp of artillery software
PEO C3T issued a request for information regarding the continued modernization of AFATDS, which interfaces with more than 80 other systems.
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Barracks and base fixes won’t be one-size-fits-all, Army 3-star says
The three-star general and head of Installation Management Command argued that it’s part of a broader shift in thinking over recent decades.













