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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.
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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.
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Estonian military robot maker weighs production in Ukraine
The move could make things awkward for Milrem’s new Emirati owners, Edge Group, as Abu Dhabi deems itself neutral in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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Pentagon’s first industrial strategy calls for ‘generational’ change
The National Defense Industrial Strategy describes itself as a “call to action” to help America keep pace with competitors like China and Russia
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Investors form alliance to bolster AUKUS military partnership
The group brings together existing private capital networks in the three countries with a goal of increasing investment in national security innovation.
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Curbing reliance on foreign critical minerals starts with mining in US
The China Commerce Ministry recently imposed export controls on gallium and germanium, minerals essential for computer chips and solar panels.
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US Army carves out its role in space
The Army says its role in space should be focused on integrating across the joint and coalition forces and interdicting adversary space-based capabilities.
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‘Cautionary tale’: How Boeing won a US Air Force program and lost $7B
The KC-46 was to be the ideal candidate for a fixed-price development program. Instead, it has cost Boeing billions, and made industry wary of such deals.
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Ukraine war pressure is reshaping Germany’s high-tech defense industry
A sector known for its boutique approach is adapting to the exploding demand generated by the war in Ukraine.
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Rocket Lab to build military satellites for Space Development Agency
Rocket Lab has been growing its space systems business in recent years, and the SDA award marks its first prime satellite development contract.
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Climbing, racing and more new options for veteran support | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.5.24
Could climbing help veterans find new paths to healing and support? What about car racing? Groups offer ways service members to find alternative healing methods