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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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In the wake of Hegseth’s software memo, experts eye further change
Many view the guidance as a first step toward broader reforms to how software is funded and tested and how the workforce is equipped to leverage it.
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What’s the future of veterans care? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.21.25
A representative from Disabled American Veterans talks about the future of veterans’ care under the Trump administration as its policies take hold.
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US must develop measures to counter Chinese artificial intelligence
In this op-ed, the author argues how Chinese AI development could provide the PLA with an extraordinary military advantage — if the US fails to counter.
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In times of change, how should the VA move ahead? An expert weighs in.
With budgets and policies in flux with the dawn of a new administration and new leadership, how should the VA chart its course? An expert walks through options.
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Long-term care for vets is a pressing issue — how should it change going forward?
A representative from Disabled American Veterans walks through some of the ways VA can improve its long-term care capabilities — for younger vets.
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Should the VA increase its budget in coming years?
Jon Retzer from Disabled American Veterans talks about his group’s independent budget recommendation for the agency, and why it needs to grow.
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Launch delays hamper near-term impact of GPS experimentation program
The Space Force is weighing its options for how to proceed with integrating NTS-3 technology into upcoming GPS production lines.
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Republicans offer defense spending tips after punting on a budget
“Good luck getting DoD to adhere to this,” one analyst said of lawmakers’ attempts to influence defense spending.
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China demonstrated ‘satellite dogfighting,’ Space Force general says
A Space Force spokesperson said the demonstration occurred in 2024 and involved five Chinese satellites.
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Troops’ quality of life improvements? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.15.25
House Armed Services Committee ranking Democrat Rep. Chrissy Houlahan talks about priorities for her panel in the coming year. Plus: voice controlled drones.
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How to foster better troops — and more of them — in 2025
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan talks about Democratic priorities for military members in influential House panels, including quality-of-life and recruiting improvements.
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Leading House Democrat on military panel on abortion, IVF bills for military women
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan talks about the potential for change in abortion and fertility policies in the military with a Republican-led Congress and White House.