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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.
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Say hello to this lightweight autonomous surface vessel
Looking to offer defense and civilian organizations a new way to map and search waterways, EvoLogics shows off the Sonobot 5.
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Choosing Between Putting Money in an IRA vs. Investing in the Market — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with guidance on investing in your future.
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Ukrainian drone strike on empty Baltic fuel depot prompts top-level resignation – in Latvia
A Ukrainian official said Russia is spoofing Ukraine’s drones, diverting them to strike nearby Baltic nations instead of targets in Russia.
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The US Marine Corps is looking for a few good robots to build airfields
For Marines who have toiled over assembling airfields in austere environments, relief may be on the way.
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Pentagon turns to AI targeting to help troops shoot drones
The technology can detect threats and distinguish them from non-threats, such as birds, faster than a human operator can.
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Outgoing Leonardo boss touts ‘Michelangelo Dome,’ cyber tack as key achievements
Asked what he plans to do next, Cingolani said, “I am getting on my motorbike and will travel around Europe for a while.”
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NATO nations size up an interceptor-drone bazaar where low price is everything
A price point advantage is no longer measured in millions of dollars below the competition, but in mere thousands.
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Ukraine could lift arms-exports ban this year as would-be buyers line up
Gulf countries threatened by Iran could be some of the first nations to buy Ukrainian air-defense technology at scale.
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Navy looks to expand tech, autonomy for future fleet | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.5.26
The commander of the Naval Research Laboratory outlines goals for the fleet at Sea-Air-Space 2026. Plus, global defense spending updates for the year.
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Global defense spending hits a new record… again | Defense Dollars
A tally of international defense spending shows continued budget increases around the globe. Plus, the Air Forces orders up more advanced fighters.
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Autonomy to rule the seas? Retired admiral provides analysis
The Center for Maritime Strategy’s Jamie Foggo sits down with Defense News’ J.D. Simkins to talk about the increasing role of unmanned platforms in the Navy.
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How to Stay Ahead of AI Scammers — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with advice on how you can avoid sophisticated AI scammers













