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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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Rocket Lab launches Japanese Earth-imaging satellite
The mission is the company’s 10th for 2023, breaking its own record of nine set the previous year.
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RTX chief executive Greg Hayes to step down; Calio to succeed him
The leadership transition will occur at the company’s annual shareowners meeting slated for May 2.
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Space Force budget must keep growing to support mission, Thompson says
Gen. David Thompson, outgoing vice chief of space operations, told C4ISRNET the Space Force’s budget needs to keep pace with its mission growth.
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US special ops may be buying too many Armed Overwatch planes, says GAO
The Sky Warden aircraft is intended to carry out close air support, strike and ISR missions against violent extremist groups in permissive areas.
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Congress passed the FY24 defense policy bill: Here’s what’s inside
Congress just passed the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act. Here’s a look at some key provisions.
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Del Toro’s case for funding the US Navy and Marine Corps
As perilous as the state of affairs may seem, things might soon get dramatically and demonstrably worse with sequestration, the Navy secretary argues.
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Ukraine, Mideast conflicts place renewed pressure on Patriot units
The U.S. Army hopes Congress approves a supplemental funding request with $750 million to enable a Patriot missile production capacity increase.