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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.
More Stories
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How do you test a vast command and control network across forces?
For its next war, the U.S. wants a command and control network linking all forces – but it needs to test it. One Marine expert outlines how to get it done.
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Check out a pint-sized shotgun on display at MCON 2024
“A lot of boom for a little gun,” is the descriptor for a new offering from Armscor. Check out this pocket shotgun and some innovative small arms rounds.
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A cannon that shoots down missiles cheaply? Rapid capabilities director looks ahead
Is the Army prepared to fight a war of cheap, disposable drones dominating a battlefield? Two experts look at how the force needs to adapt.
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Can drones attack U.S. missile defense sites?
The head of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command talks about defending U.S. assets in a drone-dominated world at AUSA 2024
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Leaders wrestle with a potent mix: AI and weapons of mass destruction
New technologies can lower the bar for manufacturing dangerous weapons, while also helping watchdog organizations in detecting treaty infractions.
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Italian Navy tasks Fincantieri to design drone-laden warships
“It means looking at how best to handle storage, maintenance and loading ammunition,” an Italian Navy official said.
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US Space Force moves to make its systems battle-ready by 2026
The service has set a goal to ensure that four high-priority, classified systems are fully integrated into its C2 architecture.
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US Space Force sees surge in foreign military sales demand
Space Systems Command’s FMS division saw a 500% increase in requests between 2023 and 2024.
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Why is it important to keep track of car maintenance records and how do I get started – Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain how keeping records can save you money in the future.
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US needs more AI investment, not just guardrails, defense experts say
Defense and industry officials said the White House’s AI policy memo should be accompanied by greater investment in enabling infrastructure.
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Army under secretary eyes ‘flexible spending’ model for developing defense systems
In the current structure, it can take years to get funding approved for new military systems. What happens when enemies’ weapons develop faster than that?
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Space Development Agency builds vendor pool for future demo missions
Through the effort, dubbed HALO, the agency will run rapid on-orbit demonstrations aimed at reducing risk for future operational missions.