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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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EU member countries push back on Italy’s call for European army
The EU is developing a Rapid Deployment Capability force of up to 5,000 troops from member countries for use in non-permissive environments.
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Billions in fighter sales to foreign nations | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 2.3.24
The U.S. approves tens of billions of dollars worth of fighters to two countries, and are carbon fiber suppressors the future? Plus: more on AI ‘killer robots.’
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What are some ways for me to improve my credit score? — Money Minute
Your credit score has a huge impact on your financial well-being. Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains steps you can take to improve your score.
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Intel community tools can speed AI adoption
Global security is constantly changing and existing AI tools can give America’s warfighters faster recognition and decision advantage.
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U.S. approves large sale of F-16s, F-35s to foreign countries
Two countries’ air forces get a huge boost with an influx of American-made fighter jets – find out who got approved for $30 billion in upgraded planes
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How the myth of ‘killer robots’ challenges AI integration
The Hollywood notion that military AI will rise up and attack humanity creates real-world reluctance for people to adopt it, one expert says.
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Could carbon fiber suppressors be the future for the military?
On display at SHOT Show 2024, new suppressors their manufacturers say are cooler and lighter than current ones, and just as quiet.
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Space Force to put firms under contract for commercial reserve by 2025
The service is fleshing out its implementation plan for CASR, developing threat-sharing options and contractual language for firms that join.