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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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Israel-Hamas war misinformation flourishes on X as platform struggles
Outside watchdog groups said misinformation about the war abounds on the platform, whose workforce was gutted after Elon Musk bought it last year.
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Army leaders see Latin America as test bed for military tech
The region’s proximity, partners and security challenges provide ways to test out new concepts and tech.
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Four questions with the US Army’s acquisition chief
Doug Bush discusses how the Army is trying to bolster its industrial base to restore vital stockpiles.
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Despite struggles, Army claims ‘progress’ on housing, quality of life
Army leaders are optimistic that “generational” investment in struggling areas like barracks can meaningfully increase soldier quality of life.
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Army moves on arms sales reform amid growing interest from Ukraine war
The Army’s equities in the Foreign Military Sales process have ballooned amid the Ukraine war, and it’s looking to complete deals faster.
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Army exec wants ‘robust’ industry input in revamp of artillery software
PEO C3T issued a request for information regarding the continued modernization of AFATDS, which interfaces with more than 80 other systems.













