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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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BAE begins major reshuffle of Army, Marine Corps vehicle work sites
BAE Systems’ York facility will move some programs elsewhere to make room for an accelerating Armored Multipurpose Vehicle production line this summer.
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How a video game engine will power Javelin anti-tank training
The Javelin’s Basic Skills Trainer update is expected to debut in 2025, according to SAIC, the contractor overseeing the program.
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Iraq War authorization and a history of the MRE | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.25.23
Amid a recruitment push, the Army reaches back to the 80s to draw in new recruits. Plus, the Pentagon’s drone defense plan, and a look at arctic training.
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Russia stops sharing missile test info with US, opens drills
A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow has suspended sharing information about its nuclear forces with the U.S., including notices about missile tests.
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‘Stone Ghost’ secret intel network may expand to more nations: DIA
The system is used to share intelligence among “Five Eyes” partners, but DIA wants the ability to add and remove other users “on the fly.”
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US Army forms new modernization team to tackle contested logistics
The Army has a new cross-functional team to work out how it will conduct logistics in contested environments with the aim of delivering capability by 2030.
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US Army plans test for combining new air defense capabilities
The Army will integrate key air and missile defense components during a major test in FU24 to see what’s possible.
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A new hope: Mark Hamill lends voice to Ukrainian air raid app
After dangers pass, Hamill announces via the app that “the air alert is over.” He then signs off with, “May the Force be with you.”
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Vibrations caused another F-35 engine to fail before Texas mishap
The March 2020 engine failure led to an investigation into the vibration problem. Neither was immediately disclosed.
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India awards three contracts to Bharat Electronics without competition
India’s Defence Ministry has awarded defense contracts to BEL worth a cumulative $814 million.
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ARRW hypersonic missile test failed, US Air Force admits
Secretary Frank Kendall confirmed this month’s ARRW hypersonic test wasn’t successful, and said the service is more committed to another weapon.