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Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defense systems
Chinese researchers have reportedly used leading U.S. AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train AI systems to advance defense capabilities.
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US Marine Corps turns to AI-powered Bullfrog as drone threats expand
Allen Control Systems announced Monday that the Marine Corps has chosen the Bullfrog autonomous weapon system to integrate into its airborne defenses.
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Doodle Labs eyes US, European production sites as demand soars for jam-resistant drones
Doodle Labs hopes to turn its success in equipping jam-hardened drones in Ukraine into additional production sites in Europe and he United States.
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Space
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Eight NATO allies launch HALO satellite constellation initiative
The project aims to stitch together spacecraft managed by individual member countries into one mega-constellation, alliance officials said.
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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New Navy Reserve bonuses and the Osprey closes a chapter | Headlines
The Navy Reserve looks to source and keep sailors with large incentives, while the Pentagon unveils a new service medal and the Osprey hits a milestone.
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Cyber
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The US military is not organized for cyber war
Too much of this debate treats a new service as a judgment on Cyber Command’s performance. It is not.
Electronic Warfare
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Pentagon’s realistic electronic warfare system to move to Navy lab
DARPA says it has built the world’s largest, most realistic electronic warfare test capability.
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Navy leaders press integration, retention as major goals | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 4.13.24
How can the U.S. maintain an edge in a future of lean times for shipbuilding but expanding horizons in the Pacific and Arctic? Navy leaders tackle the issue.
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Navy leaders push for integrated forces amid shipbuilding lag
Integration, retention, Arctic assets and more were on the minds of Navy leaders at a recent conference. Megan Eckstein explains.
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Thales and Saildrone team up for unmanned sub-sensing system
Matching an autonomous long-range vessel and a towed sensor array, Thales and Saildrone collaborate on a new sensing package.
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Navy advances “Deep Sea Expeditionary” dive suit
What’s the latest with the Navy’s effort to develop a new suit for deep-water missions? How about a novel HUD display? That and more are in the works.
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Brazilian Air Force, Embraer launch study for surveillance fleet
A military source tells Defense News that Brazil has started looking for options to replace its P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft starting in 2031.
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SPY-7 radar tracks live space objects ahead of delivery to Japan
The ongoing round of live testing is meant to ensure the current iteration of hardware and software are fully integrated with the Aegis combat system.
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British Navy ships to carry drone-zapping lasers by 2027
Using directed energy to down aerial threats promises to revolutionize the business of air defense.









