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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.
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White House unveils cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices
U.S. Cyber Trust Mark initiative to be overseen by the Federal Communications Commission, with voluntary industry participation.
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US falling behind China in tech advancements, Govini report finds
The difference in the pace of technological advancement between the U.S. and China is largely due to accessibility to patents, according to Govini.
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Biden, Congress must follow through on Pentagon’s electronics need
Semiconductors are modern wonders, but they are useless without PCBs and the rest of the electronics system.
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What are China’s plans for Turkey’s IDEF defense expo?
At least 60 Chinese firms are scheduled to attend the International Defence Industry Fair, which is taking place July 25-28 in Istanbul.
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Space Force to open launch business to a third provider
The move would expand competition for national security space launch, a field dominated by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.
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Serbia looks to join Spanish surveillance drone program
Belgrade has previously signaled interest, but it remains too early to tell in what capacity it would be joining the initiative.
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A sensible approach to AI regulation
Humans will use AI as a co-pilot to make them more efficient in unwanted or criminal digital behavior, like cyberattacks or misinformation campaigns.













