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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.
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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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United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket flies debut mission
The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the early morning hours of Jan. 8.
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What is the value of in person banking? — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains the value to be found for in-person banking.
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How does the Leopard 1A5 stack up against Russian armor?
Proven in combat, the Leopard 1 was an effective Cold War-era main battle tank. However, many question its effectiveness and survivability in modern wars.
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Why faster processing of geospatial data is essential for US defense
High costs, inflexibility and inability to share geospatial data between systems continue to be a major roadblocks.
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Paradox Sports helps vets scale life’s obstacles
Could time in the outdoors and the challenge of scaling a summit help vets physical and mental health? One group in Colorado is banking on it.
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Whiskey company’s bottle carries life-saving message
A whiskey company’s bottle carries a life-saving message. 22 Salute CEO Eric Rank talks at MCON about how his company is meeting veterans where they’re at.
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365 days of remembrance: Memories of Honor keeps legacy alive beyond memorial day
Amy Cotta started Memories of Honor after her son joined the Marine Corps. The organization hosts events to remember those we’ve lost.
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Revving Up Support: Rally4Vets speeds towards saving lives
Rally4Vets founder, Robert Hess, shows you how to get involved with a program merging speed with the power of veteran support.
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Marine Corps pursues lighter .50 cal ammo for enhanced mobility
The Marine Corps wants lighter .50 cal ammo while the Army is ready to field the XM7 and XM250 firearms.
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Space Force close to adopting strategy for commercial acquisitions
The strategy will address how commercial systems could be used to fill capability gaps and provide backup capability when needed.