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Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defense systems
Chinese researchers have reportedly used leading U.S. AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train AI systems to advance defense capabilities.
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US Marine Corps turns to AI-powered Bullfrog as drone threats expand
Allen Control Systems announced Monday that the Marine Corps has chosen the Bullfrog autonomous weapon system to integrate into its airborne defenses.
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Doodle Labs eyes US, European production sites as demand soars for jam-resistant drones
Doodle Labs hopes to turn its success in equipping jam-hardened drones in Ukraine into additional production sites in Europe and he United States.
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Space
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Eight NATO allies launch HALO satellite constellation initiative
The project aims to stitch together spacecraft managed by individual member countries into one mega-constellation, alliance officials said.
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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Cyber
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The US military is not organized for cyber war
Too much of this debate treats a new service as a judgment on Cyber Command’s performance. It is not.
Electronic Warfare
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Pentagon’s realistic electronic warfare system to move to Navy lab
DARPA says it has built the world’s largest, most realistic electronic warfare test capability.
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China, the Pacific and the challenges of modern security | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.6.25
Experts and members of Congress alike tackle defense and security topics in highlights from the 2025 Defense News Conference in Washington, D.C.
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US Army soldiers kick the tires on a new class of multipurpose drones
Soldiers tried their hands at Launched Effects, service’s latest buzzword for drones doing everything from reconnaissance to strike missions.
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SourceAmerica’s Abas Adenan on AI and cybersecurity in the federal workforce
A look at how new technologies are empowering people with disabilities, boosting contract capacity, and preparing contractors to meet 21st-century defense needs
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Coast Guard team honored for response to DC air tragedy
A team from Station Washington were honored as the 2025 Coast Guardsmen of the Year for their work in the wake of a mid-air collision near the Pentagon.
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First Guardian to graduate from Army Drill Sergeant Academy honored
Guardian of the Year Sgt. Yuji Moore earned the Excellence in Instruction Award and the Air Education and Training Command Distinguished Graduate designation.
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Rebuilding American sea power
Experts warn U.S. shipbuilding faces critical workforce, supply chain, and investment challenges as China surges ahead
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Sen. Rounds on cybersecurity, shutdown risks, and the future of defense
Senator Rounds stresses bipartisan resolve to avoid a shutdown and highlights cyber and AI as critical to America’s defense strategy
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Navy CTO discusses accelerating tech adoption and industry partnerships
Justin Fanelli outlines how faster acquisitions, AI, and stronger industry ties are reshaping innovation to meet Indo-Pacific challenges
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Building quantum-safe cyber infrastructure
Arqit’s Jay Coffey explains why the U.S. must move faster to adopt post-quantum cryptography and streamline policies to defend against advanced threats
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Rob Hargis of Crux Advisory Warns on Indo-Pacific cyber risks
Hargis explains how cyber threats to critical infrastructure could sway nations’ responses in a future Taiwan crisis
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Bolster cyber and military power to deter china
Congressman Don Bacon warns the U.S. must expand cyber forces, increase defense spending, and arm Taiwan in order to bolster U.S. readiness in the Indo-Pacific













