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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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Military superiority demands artificial intelligence proficiency
Overcoming negative narratives can be hard, especially as it applies to artificial intelligence.
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In the pipeline: The impact of TSA cybersecurity directives
Continuous monitoring provides real-time visibility into anomalous activities, unauthorized access attempts and potential threats, the author argues.
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Victus Nox mission highlights need for flexiblity, Space Force says
As the service seeks to operationalize a tactically responsive space capability, it may need to make its systems more nimble to respond to real-time needs.
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Iran says it successfully launched imaging satellite
The U.S.has alleged that Iran’s satellite launches defy a UN Security Council resolution.
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Navy to start fielding new hearing protection helmet this month
The new HGU-99/P Hearing Protection Helmet aims to facilitate crew communication and curtail hearing loss.
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Northrop wins $705 million contract for F-35 air-to-ground weapon
The SiAW would strike enemy air defense targets on the ground, and the Air Force wants it to reach initial operational capability by 2026.
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency curbs telework
Remote workers outside of the national capital region are not affected by the decision.