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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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DSEI update: Northrop Grumman outlines connected battlespace vision
At the DSEI Conference in London, Northrop Grumman talks about the integrated battle command system at the core of its future plans for multidomain operations.
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IAI lauds intel suite to predict surprise attacks as seen in Ukraine
The company’s Starlight application looks for anomalies in everything from social media feeds to troop movement reports.
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Anduril announces Ghost-X, with more payload capacity, longer flights
The X-variant’s upgraded propulsion system allows it to carry two batteries, extending its flight time to 75 minutes and doubling its payload capacity.
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What new federal cybersecurity policy means for government contractors
The most controversial section calls for holding software companies liable for producing insecure code.
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Five teams to change how US Air, Space forces prepare to fight China
The Air Force secretary wants his department to start implementing changes by January 2024 and move rapidly that year.
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Space Force, NRO launch ‘Silent Barker’ space observation satellites
The joint mission flew Aug. 29 on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in Florida.













