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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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Midway carriers explored and drug testing for SEALs | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 10.7.23
American and Japanese aircraft carriers from WWII are explored, and the Navy SEALs will start testing for steroids. Plus, the latest on defense manufacturing.
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Lockheed Martin Wins $23 Million Contract to Create Integrated Combat System | Defense Dollars
A large IT contract, UK invests in subs, supply chain troubles after Ukraine aid and the end of JSTARS are all in this week’s Defense Dollars.
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Sunken WWII aircraft carriers explored by deep water submersible
Two Japanese and one American carriers sunk in the pivotal WWII naval battle of Midway are seen in high detail through a new research mission.
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Navy to start testing SEALs for steroids
The Navy has announced it will begin more aggressive screening for performance enhancing drugs among its most elite special forces troops.
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Tech-fueled warfighting: targeting, movement and interactive barracks
The often-deployed corps has implemented new data analytics and is serving as the testbed for joint targeting across the Army.
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US Army heads to Capitol Hill to make case for force structure
Force structure changes are coming as the Army looks to transform to potentially face off against high-end adversaries.
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Army pursuit of new air and missile defense interceptors heating up
The Army wants to start developing a second interceptor for its Indirect Fires Protection Capability and a next-gen missile to replace PAC-3 MSE.
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US Army moves to pre-position materials in Pacific
The service sees expanding its pre-positioned equipment in the area as part of its contribution to deterring China.
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Data powers Army’s return to the ‘lost arts’ of wartime personnel work
The service’s top personnel officer says “manning guidance” helps the Army weather falling end strength.