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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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AeroVironment eyes new factory, drone launches for Switchblade
Switchblades have become a vital weapon in Ukraine’s arsenal, and the U.S. Army plans to increase its own use of loitering munitions.
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More Credit, Less Stress? When to Ask for a Limit Increase — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain how asking for a credit limit increase can help your financial future.
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Plotting the future of drone warfare | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.11.25
Can anything stop AI from evolving the nature of drone warfare? Plus, securing the Arctic amid an evolving threat landscape.
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Detect, identify, track, destroy: improving ways to find and fight drones
How do you identify and target enemy UAVs quickly and accurately when designs change almost by the week? An expert from Dedrone weighs in.
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A new age of drones emerges on the battlefield
At DSEI 2025, an expert details how AI may affect the future of drone warfare. Plus, how can contractors get emerging tech to warfighters faster?
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Do European nations have the political firepower to secure their goals?
A panel of experts at DSEI 2025 discusses Europe’s political will to advance military initiatives. Plus, how can Europe secure the Arctic region?
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Combat mass and speed: Europe moves to unlock Ukraine’s drone insights
Kyiv has amassed powerful knowledge on drone warfare as its forces battle Russia’s invasion. Can allies tap into it?
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How to Help Older Loved Ones Avoid Common Scams — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back with tips to help protect your loved ones from common scams.
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Defending the defense network from cyber threats: How does the US stack up?
Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., discusses U.S. needs for countering cyber threats at the annual Defense News Conference.
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Modernizing the US Navy’s maritime industrial base amid production struggles
Panelists at the Defense News Conference discuss how the U.S. can revamp its shipbuilding efforts to remain competitive with adversaries.
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Securing the Indo-Pacific amid a volatile U.S.-China relationship
Experts gather at the annual Defense News Conference to discuss how the U.S. and its allies can enforce security in the Indo-Pacific.
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Securing the Indo-Pacific and boosting US shipbuilding | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.4.25
How can the U.S. counter threats from China? Plus, learn about efforts to master the cyber domain. That and more from the 2025 Defense News Conference.













