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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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Eying a Starlink alternative, France to boost Eutelsat stake
The French government announced a 10-year framework contract with Eutelsat worth as much as €1 billion to provide military-grade satellite communications.
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How to recalibrate cyber strategy in the new administration
C4ISRNET speaks to Leslie Beavers, Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Pentagon on employing new strategies to harden defense networks.
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What cyber lessons has the Pentagon learned from recent global conflicts?
A top Pentagon official talks about how real-world conflicts around the world have helped informed U.S. cyber defense strategies
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The role of emerging tech and AI in cyber security and defense tech
A panel of C4 and cyber tech experts talks about how emerging AI capability is broadening frontiers in defense… and what comes next.
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The state of cyber defense — C4ISR Conference highlights | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.21.25
Experts from across the defense sector weigh in on the evolving nature of command and control software and technology in highlights from 2025 C4ISR Conference.
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Can this gun shoot enemies over a wall? New Marine weapons options
Colt displays a grenade launcher and anti-defilade gun it says can improve Marines’ deadliness. Plus, a foldable machete. Get details from Modern Day Marine.
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What will the Trump administration’s Army look like? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.14.25
Army Sec. Daniel Driscoll discusses the Army Transformation Initiative and details how the largest branch will navigate the defense industry in years to come.
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Driscoll says the Army has ‘been a bad customer’ in the defense purchasing process
The Army Secretary discusses how the Army is investing in industry to forge the systems of tomorrow’s battles.
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Why the Army is cutting light tanks and other high-price-tag programs
Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll addresses the slashing of costly programs and the guiding principle the service will follow for new acquisitions.
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How the new administration is transforming the U.S. Army
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll discusses how soldiers are evolving across different domains to conquer the battlefields of the future.
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York’s experimental communications satellite ready for launch
The spacecraft, dubbed Dragoon, will fly on SpaceX’s Transporter 14 rideshare mission, which is slated to launch June 20.
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Marines show off body armor with lighter vest, plates and more sizes
Marine body armor engineers share a glimpse of their new protective gear that features lighter weights, lighter plates and more size options.