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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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Army debuts data operations center to serve as information hub
The Army Data Operations Center’s debut is part of an enormous push to further integrate data and machine learning into military operations.
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Pentagon, Lockheed Martin agree to $4.7 billion PAC-3 interceptor deal
Lockheed in January discussed a target of increasing annual PAC-3 interceptor production from approximately 600 to 2,000 over a span of seven years.
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Ukrainian drone makers visit Paris looking for co-production deals
“We come with our lessons learned,” Kamyshin said. “We offer a model which is definitely beneficial for your country, for your industry, for your economy.”
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Pentagon’s ouster of Anthropic opens doors for small AI rivals
Small defense industry artificial intelligence startups are suddenly fielding calls from generals, combatant commanders and deep-pocketed investors.
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Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says
Russian satellites have made detailed imagery surveys of military facilities to help Iran strike U.S. forces, according to a Ukrainian intel assessment.
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Outpaced by the US, China’s military places selective bets on artificial intelligence
China may have surpassed the United States in AI for drone swarms, one Taiwan-based analyst said.
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Israel to sell PULS systems to Greece for $750 million
The deal between the two countries includes dozens of launchers and rockets.
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Medal of Honor recipients recognize citizen heroes for everyday valor
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society awarded a group of everyday citizens at a recent ceremony, including two youths with extraordinary stories.
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Tax Time Traps to Avoid — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with tips on how you can avoid the scams used to steal your personal information during tax season.
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New counter-drone systems emerge in the battle to adapt | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 4.7.26
Defense companies rush to field new counter-drone systems as Pentagon leaders testify on Capitol Hill. Plus, citizens are honored by Medal of Honor recipients.
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Counter-drone systems proliferate at AUSA Global Force Symposium 2026
As fast as militaries can deploy arrays of drones, defense companies are racing to find ways to defeat them. Check out two new options from AUSA Global Force.