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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.
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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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Anduril, OpenAI partner to boost counter-drone tech for bases, troops
The agreement continues a recent trend of large AI firms partnering with the defense industry.
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Space Force racing to meet training, testing demands
The Space Force is taking a hybrid approach to improving its training systems, stitching together legacy capabilities with commercial tech.
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VA Secretary – veterans are not “broken” | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.23.24
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs pushes back on the idea that veterans are damaged, and laments the persistence of vets’ suicide. Plus: NATO’s arctic Marines.
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Preparing for Retirement as a Servicemember – Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union explains how starting early will help you prepare for your retirement.
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Space Force plans to award 20 contracts for commercial reserve by 2026
The contracts will detail the level of commercial capability the service needs in peacetime and provide a means to access more capacity during conflict.
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VA Secretary pushes back on the “broken veteran” narrative, laments suicide rates
With just months left in his time at the VA, Secretary Denis McDonough talks about changing perceptions of vets, and addresses the problem of veteran suicide.
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How do Americans train with NATO in the Arctic?
With the Arctic an increasing focus for Russia, China, the U.S. and its allies, training in the north is more relevant than ever. See how these troops do it.
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In military care, his addiction deepened – and then it was cut off
Jon Basara spent more than two years in military care on opioid prescriptions. Once out, he turned to street drugs for his addiction, and things got worse.
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ULA’s new rocket won’t fly its first Space Force missions until 2025
Even if ULA’s Vulcan rocket is certified in the coming weeks, time is running out to fly the missions before the end of the year, an official said.
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Turkish strike drone completes first carrier landing, takeoff
The Baykar TB-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle is specially developed for use onboard the Anadolu.