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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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Trump’s NASA pick says military will inevitably put troops in space
Billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman said increased human activity in space will require military protection.
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Space Force’s first Silent Barker satellites to go live in early 2025
The Space Force expects the space domain awareness satellites to be fully operational by 2026.
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British troops test laser weapon as cheap option to fry drones
The British Army’s experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.
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US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership
The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve on-orbit capabilities.
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Vets on the path back | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.7.24
A Marine fighting back from PTSD and addiction, a group aimed at telling veterans’ stories and the VA secretary all feature in this week’s vet-centric episode.
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SDA a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for supply chain woes: Space Force
“These challenges are significant and we need to figure out how to get after them,” Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein said.
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What is a credit score and how is it calculated? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain just what your credit score is, why it is important, and how it is calculated.
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Defense tech firms establish AI-focused consortium
The consortium is led by Anduril and Palantir and comes amid a flurry of recent partnership announcements involving the two firms.
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“I didn’t choose to become a drug addict.”
A troubled Marine talks about his complicated path out of injury and addiction, and his hopes for the future in Part 3 of our limited series, “The Fight Back.”
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VA secretary underlines importance of access to women vets reproductive care
As a new administration prepares to take over, VA secretary Denis McDonough reflects on the importance of access to reproductive care for female vets.
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Got a story tell? This group helps vets get published
Veterans have important stories to tell – this organization specializes in getting them out to the world. Meet Solid Copy Media.
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Ensuring safe data transfer on the battlefield
If you were in a fight with a sophisticated enemy and had to report your position, would you trust that your comms are safe? An expert weighs in.













