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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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Rise of the defense industry innovators | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.3.26
As the American military seeks new capabilities and advanced systems amid rapid change, defense companies of all sizes showcased their solutions at a major defense conference.
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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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NATO should break the ice on unmanned systems for icebreakers
Opinion: New icebreakers designed to deploy and service uncrewed systems would bolster a credible Arctic defense.
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Tech firm uses AI to make Pentagon budget, spending easier to track
Obviant’s platform aims to help both DOD and the defense industry better understand how the Pentagon is spending its money.
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Five priorities for advancing NATO’s space mission
NATO’s progress in the “final frontier” is notable but insufficient, argue RAND analysts Anca Agachi, Shaan Shaikh and Bruce McClintock.
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Seven B-2 bombers, multiple decoys used in “Midnight Hammer” strike on Iranian nuclear facilities
Pentagon officials detail the long-range B-2 stealth bomber strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, involving bunker-buster bombs and complex deception.
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Trump says U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities “a spectacular military success”
President Trump says Iranian enrichment facilities have been “completely and totally obliterated” in U.S. strikes.
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Eying a Starlink alternative, France to boost Eutelsat stake
The French government announced a 10-year framework contract with Eutelsat worth as much as €1 billion to provide military-grade satellite communications.
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How to recalibrate cyber strategy in the new administration
C4ISRNET speaks to Leslie Beavers, Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Pentagon on employing new strategies to harden defense networks.
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What cyber lessons has the Pentagon learned from recent global conflicts?
A top Pentagon official talks about how real-world conflicts around the world have helped informed U.S. cyber defense strategies
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The role of emerging tech and AI in cyber security and defense tech
A panel of C4 and cyber tech experts talks about how emerging AI capability is broadening frontiers in defense… and what comes next.
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The state of cyber defense — C4ISR Conference highlights | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.21.25
Experts from across the defense sector weigh in on the evolving nature of command and control software and technology in highlights from 2025 C4ISR Conference.
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Can this gun shoot enemies over a wall? New Marine weapons options
Colt displays a grenade launcher and anti-defilade gun it says can improve Marines’ deadliness. Plus, a foldable machete. Get details from Modern Day Marine.
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What will the Trump administration’s Army look like? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.14.25
Army Sec. Daniel Driscoll discusses the Army Transformation Initiative and details how the largest branch will navigate the defense industry in years to come.