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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
VIDEOS
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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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The US Navy brought a ‘one-of-a-kind’ laser weapon back from the dead
The U.S. Navy’s lone 150 kW laser weapon is back in action – sort of.
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The US Navy wants you … to make ‘Drone Killer’ ammunition
The Navy designed the Drone Killer Cartridge to address the emerging threat of small quadcopters. It now wants ammo makers to make millions of the rounds.
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Staying ahead in the space domain | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.31.26
At the crux of modern military capabilities is a crucial element — sending information to and from space. How can the U.S. stay ahead? A top official weighs in.
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Fixed vs. Adjustable: Which Mortgage Fits You? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you find the right mortgage as you look to buy a home.
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Tax tips for troops and veterans | Headlines from MOAA
The day is almost here — time to file those taxes. MOAA returns with tips for troops and vets, with updates from recent changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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‘Resilient by nature’: How the US ensures survivability of its assets in space
Like assets in any other domain, US satellites and equipment in space need updates and replenishment on a constant basis. A look at how the SDA does it.
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Constant evolution keeps the US ahead in space: Top official
Space isn’t above the battlefield — it is the battlefield. To stay ahead, the Space Development Agency has one mode: constantly adapt. Here’s how they do it.
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Ukrainian drones hit all three Baltic States − did Russia redirect them?
It’s unclear if Russia is actively redirecting drones or whether the incursions are simply a byproduct of electronic-warfare defenses and flight distance.
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The military’s fabled ‘human in the loop’ for AI is dangerously misleading
A “human in the loop” whose sole function is to approve a machine’s actions is not a safeguard but a design failure, argues Mikey Dickerson.
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German army eyes AI tools to expedite wartime decision-making
Taking cues from combat operations in Ukraine, the German army wants to exploit battlefield data to predict the dynamics of future conflicts.
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US and UK teaming up to destroy underwater drones
America and Britain are joining forces to tackle the threat of underwater drones to ports and other critical infrastructure.
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The US Army is already ditching its most powerful laser weapon yet
The U.S. Army’s 300 kilowatt Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High Energy Laser system won’t transition to a program of record.