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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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US Air Force conducts final test of Lockheed’s hypersonic missile
The Air Force has not requested more money for ARRW in 2025, and plans to wind down the prototyping program this year.
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Northrop, DARPA envision moon ‘railroad’ for lunar logistics
The company’s work will focus on identifying the interfaces, resources and funding needed to build such a lunar rail system.
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New pact deepens Fincantieri’s stake in seabed warfare business
The shipbuilder signed a deal with Italian energy firm Saipem to integrate that company’s underwater drones into Fincantieri’s ships and submarines.
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What saving strategies can I use to save up for summer vacations? — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains how you can prepare to take that dream vacation while staying on your budget.
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Is the government hiding extraterrestrial technology from the world?
The Pentagon investigates whether “off-world” items are in the government’s hands, and the DoD expands IVF coverage.
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Army data reveals one job type has troubling suicide rate
An army times investigation reveals that tank crews and maintainers suffered high suicide rates in recent years. Our reporter explains why.
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A-10 retirements, Navy cuts and barracks investment in new Pentagon budget
Facing flat fiscal territory, the services make decisions on what to cut, what to invest in for 2025. Find out how each service plans to spend
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Stratolaunch sets sights on hypersonic speeds for next Talon-A test
Stratolaunch aims to achieve hypersonic speeds and demonstrate reusability during its second powered Talon-A mission, slated for later this year.
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UK defense minister’s plane has GPS jammed near Russian territory
The aircraft experienced jamming and was forced to use alternative methods to determine its location.