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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.
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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.
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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.
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Native American soldier gains permission to wear long hair, eagle feathers in uniform accommodation
Maj. Patrick Sorensen successfully petitioned to wear long hair and eagle feathers central to his tribal beliefs. See striking photos of his updated uniform.
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Samoan soldier becomes first to display traditional hand tattoos
Capt. Isis Sake, breaks ground as the first soldier of Samoan descent to gain permission to display traditional hand tattoos in religious uniform accommodation.
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New Pacific units talk testing high altitude balloons, other systems with regional partners
Defense News’ Jen Judson speaks with military leadership about their evolving role in the Pacific, and new platforms being tested in the region.
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Missile Defense Agency satellites track first hypersonic launch
The flight the satellites tracked was the first for MDA’s Hypersonic Testbed — a platform for various hypersonic experiments and advanced components.
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Space Force picks three firms to compete for $5.6B in launch contracts
The National Security Space Launch contracts open competition for the Space Force’s launch enterprise, which to date has been dominated by SpaceX and ULA.
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How to use automation and AI to give warfighters a strategic edge
Networks need to be able to quickly and automatically recover and repair themselves in the event of an issue without the need for human intervention.
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Space Force’s Resilient GPS program draws skepticism from lawmakers
Lawmakers say the Space Force’s plan to use proliferation to boost GPS resiliency may be flawed.
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Estonian-made combat robots in Ukraine now come with Starlink
The new satellite connectivity feature allows the vehicles to be operated from thousands of miles away, according to the manufacturer.