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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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Goodbye gauze? New gel promises to stop blood loss from battlefield wounds
Traumagel looks to upend treatment for combat wounds by offering a gel that can fill battlefield wounds and staunch bleeding.
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Vets group looks to activities, community as defense against veteran suicide
Through a network of clubs and retreats, Patrol Base Abbate tries to target causes underlying veteran suicide – loneliness and loss of purpose.
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An Army of drones takes shape | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.2.24
The autonomous vehicles for a near-future Army emerge. Plus, a talk with the Army’s commander in the Pacific, and a visit to range day at MCON 2024.
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Space Force expands Commercial Integration Cell partnerships
The cell provides a venue for real-time technology exchange between U.S. Space Command and commercial space firms.
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AI’s role in defense manufacturing
Examining AI’s role in the modern production process and how it can ensure manufacturers are meeting delivery targets, requirements, and financial goals.
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Strategies for living on one income — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back with tips on how to plan your budget based on a single income.
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Europe picks consortium for sovereign satellite constellation IRIS²
The EU is counting on IRIS² as a sovereign alternative to the likes of Starlink, Amazon’s Kuiper or U.K.-based OneWeb.
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Tiny drones, updated optics and new targeting gear for soldiers
Spotting enemies trying to hide in the field gets easier for troops with new gadgets and tech on the way. Army Times’ Todd South looks at updated gear on the fl
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Updated howitzer? BAE Systems shows off fast-firing artillery system
Get a look at the ‘Archer,’ a potential update for the Army howitzer that BAE systems says can out-survive current systems with speed.
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How do you maneuver an army in a massive ocean? U.S. Pacific commander talks strategy
Positioning and training a land force in a sea of small islands is a challenge. The Army commander in the Pacific talks about how the U.S. can get it done.
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The drones of the Army’s near-future take shape
Autonomous systems designed to take over dull and dangerous jobs from soldiers are on offer to the Army – check out a roundup of options available at AUSA 2024.
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Check out this autonomous mine-clearing system
With drones now dominating the sky over a battlefield, mine clearance is more dangerous than ever. Why not let a drone take over that job, too?