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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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Navy, Marine Corps test new laser projection system to paint aircraft
The services are experimenting with a better way to mark insignia on aircraft, one that doesn’t require old-school stencils.
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Pentagon keeps commitment to Sentinel nuclear missile as costs balloon
Even a modified version of the Sentinel ICBM will be 81% more expensive than the program’s original costs.
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“Without adaptive sports, I don’t know if I’d be here” — Army veteran on the Warrior Games
After a herniated disk turned into a neurological disease, Army veteran Gerald Blakley turned to adaptive sports to heal and connect with other service members.
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Heroes of the Warrior Games, the ghosts of Vietnam | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.6.24
Two athletes at the 2024 Warrior Games explain the benefits of adaptive sports, and veterans of a deadly job in Vietnam talk about the aftermath of war.
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Russia wants 2,600 satellites in orbit by 2036. Is this realistic?
Notably the country aims to put Sfera communications satellites into orbit — an analogue of the Starlink and OneWeb constellations.
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How can I keep my money safe while traveling? — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains strategies to protect your money during this vacation season.
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Defense Innovation Unit project makes supercomputers more accessible
Two commercial firms demonstrated that they could provide high-performance computing tools on the cloud.
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Embrace AI to maintain global talent pool for US innovation, security
The U.S. stands at a crossroads, where the nurturing of global talent is not merely an option but a strategic imperative.