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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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Tanks, Strykers and Servers: The latest contracting headlines | Defense Dollars
Phrogs might head south, Bulgaria wants the Stryker and the U.S. approves sales to replenish Saudi tanks. (Daniel Woolfolk/Defense News)
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Air Force fields and improves AI wingmen
See how the Air Force wants to train new AI-driven drone wingmen for improved intelligence and coordination with manned fighters in combat.
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Will cloud costs impact the Pentagon’s mission readiness?
Shane Quinlan of Kion speaks to Defense News Weekly about how leaders can navigate cloud computing costs.
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Navy Vet receives pig’s heart in experimental transplant
Navy veteran Lawrence Faucette was facing near-certain death and became the second person in the world to receive a pig heart transplant.
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Marines face camouflage shortage as new skirt policy unveiled
Reporter Irene Loewenson updates you on a camouflage shortage in the Marine Corps and a new skirt policy for women Marines.
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AI in the skies, and a Marine uniform shortage | Defense News Weekly for 9.30.23
An Air Force lab looks to teach drones how to be good wingmen in combat, and the Marines can’t find enough cammies. Plus, the cost of cloud military computing.
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Financial Planning Month Advice — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack offers tips on financial planning for the long term.