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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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How to harness AI and Zero Trust segmentation to boost cyber defenses
More than half of leaders who have implemented AI say that it’s helped accelerate incident response times, highlighting the technology’s potential.
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“Young men don’t lose brothers well.” Vietnam recon veterans recall those who didn’t come home
Veterans of Vietnam’s long range reconnaissance patrols talk about the pain of losing friends in battle in ‘Shadows in the Jungle’ — Ep. 3 “The Men We Lost”
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Air Force, Space Force unveil tool for AI experimentation
The services want to use the tool to better understand how AI could improve access to information and to gauge whether there’s demand within the force.
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Italian Navy starts doling out money for sub-sea drone technologies
Four awards, totaling roughly $13 million, are unlikely to sustain undersea warfare as a military focus area for Italy, an industry official argued.
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What Type of Savings Accounts Are Out There? — Money Minute
As savings rates rise, where you keep your money becomes increasingly important. Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains.
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KNDS will set up shop in Ukraine to repair heavy weapons, make ammo
The company hopes to create a local subsidiary in June and hire local firms for various tasks, as Ukraine battles Russian attacks.
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Defining Dynamic Space Ops: What it means to stay dominant in orbit
A second tier of capabilities will become more important over time, including on-orbit servicing and autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations.
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Real world conflicts inform military leaders on the future of electronic warfare
Top military experts weigh in on how the wars in Ukraine and Gaza have informed how U.S. leaders see the future of electronic warfare in rapidly changing times.
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The future of electronic warfare and cyber threats | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.8.24
Military and defense leaders discuss the future of electronic warfare and cyber threats to the military. Plus: actor Idris Elba on a new military documentary.
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Can the military consume massive amounts of data without creating security threats?
The evolving military needs to ingest huge quantities of data to stay ahead – but how can it take in all that info without creating security problems?