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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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Why now?: The factors that drove the US and Israel to war with Iran
An expert from The George Washington University digs in on aspects of the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran, and why the two countries decided to act now.
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Iran, the Middle East and ‘Epic Fury’ | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.10.26
An expert on Iran and regional conflict in the Middle provides analysis on the ongoing war and the greater implications of Operation Epic Fury.
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Pentagon and FAA agree to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico
The agreement comes after the deployment of lasers led the FAA to suddenly close airspace in Texas twice in the last month.
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Pentagon task force to conduct laser test against drones
The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force is set to test a high-energy laser system against drones at White Sands Missile Range over the weekend.
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Iran can still fire drones and missiles — experts weigh the implications on the war
“Each interception carries a financial and logistical cost,” one analyst said.
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US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv’s drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice
Ukraine announced earlier this year that it would begin exporting low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Iranian Shaheds.
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Novel interceptor drones bend air-defense economics in Ukraine’s favor
Artificial intelligence plays no role yet in interception missions — today it is still manual ramming or close-in detonation.
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VIDEO: US sub sinks Iranian warship
In a first since World War II, a U.S. Navy submarine used a torpedo to sink an enemy warship, the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday.
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National Guard member’s invention allows cyber warfare training on the go
Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow’s innovation was accepted into the Air Force’s annual Spark Tank competition.
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Hegseth, Caine lay out Iran goals: “No stupid rules of engagement, no nation-building quagmire.”
Defense Secretary acknowledges casualties, says goals of Operation Epic Fury are “laser focused.” Joint Chiefs Chairman says more troops moving to theater.
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CENTCOM releases footage of more strikes in Iran, US assets launching attacks
New footage features fighters from the aircraft carrier Nimitz and missile launches from the guided missile destroyer Pinckney.