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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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How young soldiers got one of the most dangerous jobs in the Vietnam War: long range jungle recon
Veterans of Vietnam’s long range reconnaissance patrols describe how they got into LRRP units in Shadows in the Jungle – Ep. 1 “I’d like to offer you a job…”
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‘Shadows in the Jungle’ | A new series on the Vietnam War from Military Times beginning May 27
Vietnam’s long range recon teams recount the breathtaking stories and tremendous heartbreak they experienced in a war-torn jungle.
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DIU sees new portfolio deepening ties between labs, commercial firms
The head of the new emerging tech portfolio said the goal is bring “DIU flavor” to the S&T community.
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U.S. forces train with joint forces in the Pacific, strengthen ties
As the Pentagon increases its focus on prepping for potential conflict in the islands of the Pacific, the U.S teams up with local forces for training.
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U.S. forces train with joint forces in the Pacific, map out new capabilities
As the Pentagon increases its focus on prepping for potential conflict in the islands of the Pacific, the U.S teams up with local forces for training.
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Autonomous aerial grenade launcher? New firearms headed for the skies
Aimlock shows off a host of new drone tech featuring everything from rifles to machine guns mounted to drone systems.
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Ahead of D-Day’s 80th anniversary, groups prep the beaches for commemoration
With the 80th anniversary of the Allies storming the beaches of Normandy approaching, groups get ready to mark the event with displays on the shores.rev
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Under Siege: Business risk in the new age of warfare
America’s long-established methods of protecting against international threats may be inapplicable, ineffective, or too costly to pursue.













