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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.
More Stories
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Your next tech and incoming AI | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 4.28.2023
What’s happening in the world of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technology — from this year’s C4ISRNET Conference.
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How ‘Edge Semaphores’ can help solve interoperability challenges
Modern communications needs compact data packages, or “edge semaphores,” that are concise, precise, interoperable and secure.
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Army fielding new tactical feedback tool with fitness program features
The digital application can work for both health tracking and tactical performance.
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Addressing OT security under the National Cybersecurity Strategy
Lessons learned from modernizing IT won’t apply to OT because of the latter’s unique operating requirements.
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More international forces to join US Army’s aviation experiment Edge
This year’s event is taking place in Arizona but spans all the way to Alaska with a growing number of other countries.
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How three space agencies are collaborating on next-gen missile warning
Space Force officials say clarified roles and a combined program office have boosted collaboration on the next-generation missile tracking architecture.
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Lockheed wins $4.8B guided rockets contract
As the U.S. provides numerous guided rockets to Ukraine, the Army has awarded Lockheed a major contract to keep building them.
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What’s next for experimental AI projects
C4ISRNET’s Colin Demarest talks with DOD officials about experiments in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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NATO: Ukraine allies sent 1,550 combat vehicles, ‘vast’ ammo
NATO says alliance members and partners have delivered more than 98% of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine to combat Russia.













