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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
VIDEOS
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Back to school savings in 60 seconds | Money Minute
Sending your child back to the classroom doesn’t have to crush your budget. Check out these quick tips for smart savings tips on common items.
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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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A conversation with U.S. Representative Rob Wittman
U.S. Representative Rob Wittman talks readiness & resilience at Defense News Conference
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Advancing collective security in the Indo-Pacific
How is U.S. foreign military aid reflecting those nations’ needs, and how can Washington ensure continued access to strategic locales while maintaining freedom
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Trump links Space Command HQ move to Colorado’s ‘crooked’ voting laws
Twice Tuesday, Trump said Colorado’s mail-in voting policies influenced his decision to move SPACECOM headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville.
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NATO takes aim at Russia’s GPS hacking after EU leader’s plane jammed
The push comes days after a jet carrying EU President Ursula von der Leyen lost its ability to use GPS navigation midair in Bulgarian airspace.
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Space Development Agency demos key space-to-air communications link
The proof-of-concept demonstration took place in July and will inform future satellite development and operations.
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What is a Credit Utilization Ratio? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain what a credit utilization ratio is and how you can use it to your advantage.
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Rocket Lab unveils new pad as firm preps first Neutron rocket launch
Once operational, Neutron will be the largest rocket to fly from the Wallops Island spaceport.
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DARPA programs look to change the face of casualty care in the age of the drones
The lifesaving techniques of Golden Hour in casualty care are changing as drones dominate battlefields. How is DARPA evolving tech to save troops’ lives?
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How DARPA is producing a shelf-stable, transportable blood substitute
Dr. Michael Koeris explains how DARPA is working to move combat casualty care to the warfighter in increasingly contested environments.
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Are lantern flies a national security threat?
How do agricultural pests pose a national security threat? DARPA’s director of the Biological Technologies Office explains.
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How DARPA plans to keep troops alive in modern war | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.30.25
The head of DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office stops by to talk about domestic crop security, programs to save troops in the age of drone warfare, and more.
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Pentagon CTO says Defense Innovation Unit will remain independent
Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said his oversight of DIU is temporary as the Pentagon seeks a permanent replacement.













