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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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Military action in Venezuela: details and analysis | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.9.26
A remarkable operation by U.S. forces to capture the president of Venezuela grabs the world’s attention. Defense News looks at how the mission unfolded.
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Car Titles and Registration Made Simple — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you understand the paperwork that you need when buying a new car.
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Foreshadowing the US military raid in Venezuela
What were the conditions and context of the U.S. military buildup in the months leading up to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro? An analyst bre
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What’s next for the military in the Western Hemisphere after Venezuela?
Following the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, what’s next for U.S. forces in their own hemisphere? An analyst weighs in.
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How did the raid in Venezuela affect the defense industry’s bottom line? | Defense Dollars
A look at how the recent military activity in South America rippled through the defense industry financial market.
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Swedish military to pump forces, money into mobile drone-defense units
The plan entails reassigning and retraining soldiers to guard cities and critical infrastructure against aerial threats.
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Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets
These autonomous unmanned systems, operating with artificial intelligence, can be used as “loyal wingmen” by aviators.
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Babcock, Frankenburg plan launcher for ‘smallest’ anti-drone missile
Tallinn, Estonia-based Frankenburg says it aims to develop missile systems that are ten times cheaper and a hundred times faster to produce.
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How to Reset Your Finances After Holiday Spending — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back with advice on how to reset your finances after the holiday season and prepare for the new year.
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Sailors, shipbuilding and the state of US seapower | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.2.26
The Navy’s highest-ranking officer, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle talks to Defense News about the near future of American seapower.
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‘A threat to the homeland’ – the Navy’s role in controversial boat strikes
As the calendar turns to 2026, the Chief of Naval Operations looks ahead regarding his force’s role in Souther Command.
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How the Navy can keep up in a competitive global ‘landscape’ at sea
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle says competitors around the world are aggressively pursuing larger navies, but the U.S. can retain primacy at sea.