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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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France, Sweden send anti-drone units to Denmark to secure EU summit
Denmark in recent days observed unexplained drone activity at several of its airports as well as military locations.
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Avoid the Autumn Budget Squeeze — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back with tips on how to prepare your finances for the upcoming holiday season.
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EU vows haste in ‘drone wall’ plan for eastern borders
Companies offering counter-drone technology have begun jockeying for position for the envisioned project.
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China remains No. 1 threat in space: Space Force general
China is catching up to the U.S. military’s space capabilities at an “incredible pace,” said Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess.
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Robots, missiles and more at DSEI 2025 | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.27.25
From bomb-deactivating robots to AI-enabled UAVs, get a look at the show floor at DSEI 2025 in London.
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Head to the UK for DSEI 2025 to get a look at the latest in robotics tech
From deactivating bombs to transporting troops, how are autonomous robotics systems transforming the battlefields of tomorrow?
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Engineering the digital backbone of tomorrow’s armed services
Contractors at DSEI 2025 detail their efforts to create a digitally cohesive force powered by satellites and processing power.
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Are AI tools and processing power a warfighter’s new best friend?
Learn why cybersecurity and AI-enhanced decision-making are becoming increasingly important in a digital battle space.
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Germany unveils $40bn military-space investment, citing new threats
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said two Russian satellites were tracking spacecraft used by the Bundeswehr, Germany’s armed forces.













