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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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‘Ghost Army’ honored and troops train with robots | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 3.23.24
A secretive deception unit from World War II receives an award from Congress, and U.S. troops simulate urban warfare with robotic assault units.
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How can I help my child get started with good financial habits? — Money Minute
What can you do to help your child establish credit and good financial habits? Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains.
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Indo-Pacific security hinges on cross-domain technology
The Pentagon’s CJADC2 efforts are a signal to China, experts say, especially as China pursues its own version known as Multi-Domain Precision Warfare.
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US Army refreshes competition for short-range laser
The Army will begin a directed-energy test campaign to find the sweet spot for laser weapons when it comes to lethality, reliability and cost.
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WWII battleship sails once again and Navy offers Arctic service medal
A historic battleship heads out for repairs, and the Navy unveils a new medal for Arctic transits. Plus: a new deal for sub production is announced.
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Army units practice urban combat with robots
Robot dogs and self-propelled machine guns lead the way with drones overhead to spot for threats as troops practice futuristic urban warfare.
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Danes train Ukrainians in planes for fight against Russia
A NATO nation takes the lead to train Ukrainian pilots in advanced jets as the embattled nation looks to challenge Russia in the skies.
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Army tests Stryker-mounted lasers in Iraq amid directed energy push
Correction: A previous headline version misidentified the country in which testing is taking place. It is in Iraq.
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WWII deception specialists honored by Congress
Members of World War II’s “Ghost Army” received congressional recognition for their secretive efforts to confuse the Germans at critical points in the war.
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Adding to regulatory burdens doesn’t necessarily improve cybersecurity
Pursuing such policies may actually reduce national security by diverting resources from legitimate activities to secure networks and systems.













