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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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Highlights: Service Members of the Year 2024 awards
See big moments from the 2024 Service Members of the Year gala event in Washington, D.C.
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What tech and gear to special ops troops want? A roundup from SOF Week
Loitering munitions, drones, and new stealthy swimmer delivery vehicles – a look at some of the items on offer at SOF Week 2024 in Tampa.
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Long range undersea drone can recharge its own batteries
Defense developers are looking for new ways to provide better information about the ocean floor. Meet Terradepth and its long-range UUV.
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Secretary of the Air Force flies in AI-driven fighter jet
See the Air Force’s leader ride in an F-16 with artificial intelligence at the controls as the force seeks to show off new capabilities.
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Upgrade outdated radar systems to improve homeland security
Investing in these advanced radar capabilities is vital to our national security efforts – and the sooner the better.
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For data in their sights, US special ops seek military Google Glass
The device would work day or night as well as with existing night vision gear.













