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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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US Army to stand up second expeditionary cyber battalion in coming months
The head of U.S. Army Cyber Command said this week that the service would be building an exact replica of the 11th Cyber Battalion in the next few months.
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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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An amphibious assault ship that also launches jets? China now has one
Unveiling a new class of vessel meant to land troops on shore then provide them air cover, China debuts the Sichuan, which can launch and land fighter jets.
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Money, Musk and mission creep: How Trump could shape DOD’s space drift
The path to a larger Space Force budget isn’t clear — even as Trump, who oversaw the creation of the service, prepares to take office in the coming weeks.
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Shadows in the Jungle: Vietnam’s elite recon soldiers | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.28.24
Veterans of the Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols in Vietnam talk about how they fought behind enemy lines in a special episode of Defense News Weekly.
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Space Operations Command preps for new shared domain awareness tool
The remaining ATLAS software is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2025.
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Special Episode – The Nature of Courage | Defense News Weekly Full Episode
In this special episode, we ask Medal of Honor recipients about the nature of bravery, and how everyday people can exhibit it in their own lives.
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New US Space Force jammers aim to disrupt China’s SATCOM signals
The Remote Modular Terminals, which disrupt adversary satellites by “yelling in their ear,” as one official put it, are cleared for initial fielding,
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Space Force must grow to counter China and Russia, lawmaker says
House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said the service is not sized to meet increasing threats from China and Russia.
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SpaceX launches rapid response GPS mission
The effort, dubbed Rapid Response Trailblazer, was meant to demonstrate the ability to quickly plan and launch a mission in around six months.
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Space Command strategy aims to boost commercial role in operations
The updated strategy, approved in November, focuses on SPACECOM’s core tasks and how commercial space capabilities fit within those areas.
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German Navy tests BlueWhale underwater drone for covert ship tracking
“This a capability currently only available via manned submarines, which makes it significant for maritime surveillance,” officials said.
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New treatments for troubled vets | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.14.24
Psychedelics and Brazilian jiu-jitsu get leveraged as ways to help vets heal and connect. Plus: Beards in the Air Force?
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Creating and Achieving New Year Financial Goals — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back with tips on how you can keep your financial resolutions going well into the new year.