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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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Pentagon taps 12 more companies for space data transport network demos
The program, led by the Defense Innovation Unit, plans to start demonstrating the hybrid network this summer and launch a pilot next year.
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The future of Marines’ weapons tech? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.10.25
Upgraded grenade launchers, anti-defilade rifles and new vehicles with novel designs – we look at emerging tech at Modern Day Marine 2025.
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Check out new variants of Polaris’ off-road vehicles
Adding new power options and higher payloads, Polaris puts forth its latest vehicles at Modern Day Marine 2025.
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Check out a center-drive, off-road vehicle option for tomorrow’s Marines
Flyer Defense puts forth its novel center-drive vehicle as a potential new alternative to carry Marines into battle. Go for a test drive at Modern Day Marine
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Check out Colt’s Precision Grenadier System at Modern Day Marine 2025
Colt displays an anti-defilade rifle capable of shooting various types of ammunition for different mission sets.
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Check out an alternative to the Marines’ grenade launcher at Modern Day Marine
At Modern Day Marine 2025, Colt displays a grenade launcher and anti-defilade gun it says can improve Marines’ deadliness. Get the details from the show floor.
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Northrop tests tech to help hypersonic vehicles maneuver without GPS
The successful demonstration of inertial measurement unit technology on a hypersonic aircraft is an industry first.
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General Atomics touts UK breakthrough in drone airspace integration
The achievement has been a long time coming for the U.S. drone vendor after spending spending $500 million and working for 11 years.
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Denmark to field unmanned vessels for monitoring busy shipping routes
U.S.-based Saildrone will deploy four large unmanned surface vessels in Danish waters next month.
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Space Force weighs options for boosting launch resiliency, capacity
The service is exploring a range of leads for increasing launch access — including international partnerships and newer modalities like sea-based launch.
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How AI voicebots threaten the psyche of US service members and spies
Artificial intelligence voice agents with a wide range of capabilities can now guide interrogations worldwide, Pentagon officials told Defense News.
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Golden Dome costs driven by interceptors, not launch, analysts say
A constellation of interceptors meant to counter low- and high-end threats would require a much more robust architecture than past estimates have assumed.