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Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of loyalty?

AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.

Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons

Germany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.

French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI push

The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.
Neros, Perennial Autonomy lead in Pentagon’s drone competition

Two companies scored highest during the second phase of a Pentagon competition to find companies that can produce high-quality, low-cost commercial drones.

AUSA Annual 2026 Coverage

Defense News, the official and exclusive media partner of AUSA Annual, is reporting on the top stories coming out of the show.
2026 Tech Disruptors

The Defense News 2026 Tech Disruptors is an annual list of top tech leaders shaping defense technology.
Autonomous Data Fusion on the Modern Battlefield

A look at how data fusion is critical to maintaining information dominance, how the new prime contractors can offer agility, speed, innovation, and more.
DOD’s Cyber Workforce Challenges

This whitepaper explores how the DoD can close the cyber workforce skills gap, how ‘upskilling’ protects national security in the digital age, and more.

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.

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.

VIDEOS

Better weapons, new berets and personal comfort | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.13.2

From urine collection systems to updated weaponry and even a new beret for EOD airmen, a bevy of updates could be headed for troops across the military.