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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.
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Heavy lift drones and Marine Museum sneak peek | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.27.24
The Air Force pioneers new one-way drones, and the National Museum of the Marine Corps prepares to open two major new wings.
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European militaries rush to catch up on space traffic mapping
“We have no map of space, it’s a drama for the military,” said Col. Ludovic Monnerat, head of space domain for the Swiss Armed Forces.
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Space Command leader calls for better domain awareness tools by 2027
The ability to maneuver through and understand what’s happening in space will be crucial to future military operations, Gen. Whiting said this week.
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Space Force picks four firms to design ‘Resilient GPS’ satellites
The Space Force has told Congress it plans to spend $1 billion on Resilient GPS over the next five years.
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BAE Systems pitches ground robot to drone-hungry Australian Army
The defense contractor has unveiled a large unmanned ground vehicle, named ATLAS, that is available in a “collaborative combat” variant.
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Space Force developing plan for maneuverable GEO satellite services
The Space Force plans to establish an initial pool of vendors for the Maneuverable GEO program next year.
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How does the Air Force confront the China problem? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.21.24
Top Air and Space Force commanders convene at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference to talk about how they plan to advance posture and weapons to confront China.
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‘Dual-use’ case: Russian attack drone maker evades Western scrutiny
Small companies across Russia have ramped up their output of military equipment to prosecute Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
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How to separate your business and personal finances — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with tips on how to separate your business and personal finances and set yourself up for success.
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Meet ‘MUTANT,’ the Air Force’s radical new missile design
How do you get a missile to turn mid-air more like a falcon and less like a metal tube? Meet ‘MUTANT,’ a new steering design meant to mimic nature.
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Old process, new tricks? Leaders explore how to modernize the Air and Space forces faster
How can the Air and Space forces modernize their forces at the pace of technical changes and world events? By breaking the current process, top leaders say.
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The state of the race to be the Air Force’s new drone fighter platform
A big topic at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference was the Air Force’s futuristic collaborative combat aircraft. Find out who’s in contention for the design.