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Watch AUSA 2026 Day 2: Live
Catch interviews, events, and all the action from the show floor right here.
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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.
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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.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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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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.
Featured Videos
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.
More Stories
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New report explores military jobs with highest suicide risk
Is your job associated with a high risk of suicide? A new study looks at the military occupations with the greatest suicide risk.
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Things service members should consider before buying a car — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union explains what you should consider before buying a car.
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Pilot recounts dangerous rescue in Alaskan waters
When coast guard members in Alaska got the call for an overturned boat, they headed out in bad weather to save two lives. Hear the story of the rescue.
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Pentagon begins awarding contracts for next round of Replicator
Since Replicator’s inception, the Pentagon has awarded contracts for 30 different hardware and software efforts with more than 50 major subcontracts.
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Pentagon chief technologist argues case for rapid experimentation fund
The Pentagon’s CTO said Wednesday the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve plays a key role in prioritizing experimentation for joint requirements.
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Air Force Research Lab eyes space data transport demo in 2026
The Air Force Research Lab is working with the Space Warfighting Analysis Center and the Defense Innovation Unit to test space data transport concepts.
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What’s the Pentagon’s new Arctic strategy? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.3.24
The Department of Defense updates its plans for an Arctic defense strategy as the FDA weighs Ecstasy as a treatment for PTSD. Plus: Marines arm wrestling.
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Should I prioritize debt payoff or saving first? — Money Minute
In this episode of Money Minute, Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union explains how to decide between paying off debt or investing in savings first.
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Veteran says ecstasy helped his PTSD, but FDA is unmoved
After years of failed treatment, one veteran says ecstasy, or MDMA, eased his PTSD symptoms. But a recent FDA panel quashed its chance of approval.
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Pentagon unveils new Arctic defense strategy
With the presence of China and Russia growing in the far north, the U.S. looks for new ways to defend its Arctic interests. Here’s what’s in the new plan.
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New study says the U.S. is not ready for a major war
Slow procurement processes, ineffective Congress and lack of knowledge in the general public are factors a new study says makes the U.S. unprepared for war.
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Israel moves to strengthen defense production amid boycott calls
Calls to boycott the sale of ammunition to Israel have led to a push to strengthen production independence.