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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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US regulators take aim at AI to protect consumers and workers
The FTC, EEOC, the CFPB and the Department of Justice are all directing resources and staff to take aim at new tech.
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Lawmakers seek study of long-distance hypersonic testing ‘corridors’
A lack of test ranges and other infrastructure is a significant limiting factor in the U.S. Department of Defense’s development of hypersonic systems.
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What war elephants can teach us about the future of AI in combat
Inspired by the historical relationship between humans and war elephants, we can develop a similar partnership between military personnel and AI.
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Lawmakers demand Army justify pursuit of new attack recon helicopter
House lawmakers would curb the secretary’s travel funding until the Army produces analysis of alternatives for its future attack reconnaissance aircraft.
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Next-gen nuclear missile rollout slips on supply chain, software woes
Staffing shortfalls, supply chain problems, and software challenges are hindering the Air Force’s effort to upgrade its nuclear missile force.
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Hydraulic warfare is here to stay. NATO should plan for it.
Sophisticated tanks and fighter jets are important to shift the balance of power in Ukraine. But water is equally critical.
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Pentagon pitches six steps to speed up foreign arms sales
“Our allies and partners are a center of gravity and the greatest strategic advantage for the U.S. military.”
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Lawmakers try hitting pause on plan to buy communications satellite
The provision would prevent the service from buying a 12th WGS satellite until it certifies whether its needs could be met by a commercial provider.