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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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How the Space Force will manage surging launch demand
The service is eyeing the FY24 legislative cycle to address policy and funding issues that could enable it to run its ranges more like spaceports.
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Bentivegna named Space Force’s next top enlisted leader
Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman chose Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna as the Space Force’s top enlisted leader on May 5.
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Commercial Space Office’s Kniseley keeps focus on industry engagement
The organization replaces the Commercial Services Office, which was established just a year ago.
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The Pentagon’s race to the latest tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.6.23
Conversations from the 2023 C4ISRNET conference where top Pentagon experts discuss multidomain operations, software acquisition and using untrusted networks.
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How DoD will acquire fast-changing software
C4ISRNET Editor in Chief Mike Gruss speaks with defense officials on how the Pentagon’s acquisitions might keep up with software changes.
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Would the Navy be able to securely use any network?
C4ISRNET’s Courtney Albon speaks with the Navy’s CTO about ensuring networks are reliable, secure and dependable.
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The latest on multidomain operations
As part of the annual C4ISRNET conference, Defense News’ Marjorie Censer speaks with experts on the military doctrine.
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Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot system
It’s the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow’s most modern missiles.













