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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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What you need to know before going on a bombing run in a B-52
How do you eject from a B-52 Stratofortress if something goes wrong? Go inside the training air crew receive to fly in America’s largest and oldest bomber.
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Ensuring database readiness for critical operations
Understanding the scalability limits and performance capabilities of a database system is crucial for defense organizations.
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Navy introduces new robotics warfare rating
The pool of sailors initially tapped for the Navy’s new robotics rating will be “small and selective,” according to the sea service.
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US Army’s short-range air defense efforts face review board
The Army is seeking approval for its short-range air defense requirements, which will solidify a program of record for the rapidly developed capability.
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How Ukraine’s defense companies have adapted to two years of war
Manufacturers are fielding new capabilities so fast that some are already deemed obsolete in a matter of months.
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Foreign firms vie for South Korea’s airborne early warning contract
Two contenders employ the same airframe but feature different equipment, while a third promises commonality with incumbent South Korean aircraft.
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US Army to test missile defense command system with THAAD weapon
The Army originally developed the Integrated Battle Command System as the brains of a future air and missile defense system.
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Navy chief charged with espionage
Chief Fire Controlman (AEGIS) Bryce Steven Pedicini is accused of passing classified information to an agent of a foreign government.
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Get ready for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0
The basic purpose of the program is to ensure that every organization doing business with the DoD is certified with a third-party audit.