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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.
More Stories
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Cyber attacks reveal uncomfortable truths about US defenses
It should be recognized that cybersecurity systems can be just as flawed as the systems they protect, the author says.
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Israel unveils new Barak tank with AI, sensors and cameras
Development for the Barak took five years, and it underwent testing over the last year.
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Lockheed in ‘late-stage’ talks with solid-rocket motor partner
Lockheed declined to offer details on the potential purchase, including the name of the company and the timeline of the deal.
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This is what it’s like to maintain the US nuclear arsenal
The jobs are exacting and often require a deft touch. That’s because many of the maintenance tasks must be performed by hand.
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Pentagon eyes microelectronics hubs across US to bolster chip industry
The Pentagon envisions the Microelectronics Commons as a national network of academic institutions, small business firms and research entities.
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How to optimize Internet of Things security while promoting innovation
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comments on the proposed cybersecurity labeling program.