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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.
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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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Watch AUSA 2024 Day 2: Live
Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.
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What to look for in a home remodeling contractor — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union explains what you need to look for before you hire a contractor for your next home renovation.
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Leonardo debuts drone-mounted jammer to bamboozle air threats
The BriteStorm, which the firm is showing off at the AUSA convention in Washington, will weigh about 2.5kg and occupy the space of six Coke cans.
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Watch AUSA 2024 Day 1: Live
Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.
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Leonardo, BlueHalo demo counter-drone system on Army Stryker
The Stryker-based directed energy Counter-UAS prototype can detect, identify and track multiple drone threats and use both kinetic and non-kinetic effects.
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Marines to get biggest marksmanship overhaul in 100 years
The Marines looks to change how how troops learn to shoot, with a vastly updated qualification regimen set to roll out across the infantry.
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New Marine rifle qualifications head to the infantry | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.12.24
The Marines roll out the biggest changes to rifle qualifications in 100 years. Plus, we test drive GM Defense’s potential Humvee replacement.
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An inside look at AUSA 2024
The president of the Association of the United States Army sits down to look at themes and highlights of the force’s biggest annual conference in Washington.
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Army acquisition chief on stockpiling weapons, developing drone fleets
The Army official in charge of suppling everything from artillery shells to vehicles gives an update on recent efforts, and looks for new ways acquire drones.
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Why Space Force chose commercial firms to build its new ground system
The program says its use of commercial vendors and focus on real-time operational needs make it different from legacy acquisition approaches.
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Secret X-37B spaceplane maneuvers could impact future space operations
The Space Force offered a rare glimpse into the X-37B’s latest endeavor, revealing that the spaceplane will conduct an aerobraking maneuver.
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Anduril debuts Bolt, loitering munition on contract with Marine Corps
The drone comes in two forms, one capable of surveillance operations and another that can directly strike targets.