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• France offers to buy strategic assets from struggling IT firm Atos

  The company, which is involved in France’s nuclear-deterrent as well as land-warfare programs, is at risk of falling under foreign control.

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  Rudy Ruitenberg

  2 years ago

• Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckage

  A Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.

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  Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

  2 years ago

• Defense Innovation Unit moves to ease commercial drone certifications

  DIU wants to improve its process for vetting commercial drones, with the goal of making it easier for companies to sell their systems to the U.S. military.

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  Courtney Albon

  2 years ago

• Army officials question plan for future attack reconnaissance

  The service did away with the pursuit of a new manned armed scout helicopter and is grappling with how to fill the gap using a network of smart drones.

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  Jen Judson

  2 years ago

• Why China axed the Strategic Support Force and reshuffled the military

  Its successor, the Information Support Force, will now handle network information systems and communications support, and possibly network defense.

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  Gordon Arthur

  2 years ago

• US to provide $6B to fund long-term weapons for Ukraine, officials say

  The new funding — the largest tranche of USAI aid sent to date – will include a wide array of munitions for air defense, such NASAM, HIMARS and Patriots.

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  Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

  2 years ago

• Army heads into competitive flight demos for future tactical drone

  The Army has awarded contracts to two companies to continue on in a competition to provide a Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System.

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  Jen Judson

  2 years ago

• Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats

  The sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.

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  Tara Copp, AP

  2 years ago

• Here are 4 ways to defend against unmanned ground vehicles

  Like unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, UGV systems range broadly in size and mission.

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  Zachary Kallenborn

  2 years ago

• Drone-killing costs must come down, says Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer

  Defense companies have built and pitched everything from powerful lasers and microwaves to drones that ram their targets midair.

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  Colin Demarest

  2 years ago

• Military Times’ 2024 Service Members of the Year

  These seven are the 2024 Military Times Service Members of the Year.

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  Military Times staff

  2 years ago

• From combat medic to Paralympian: What drives Ellie Marks?

  Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks is our 2024 Soldier of the Year. But that only scratches the surface.

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  Staff

  2 years ago