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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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Stratolaunch hits milestone with fully reusable hypersonic testbed
Both flights met all of the Defense Department’s performance benchmarks within a 1% margin, according to Stratolaunch CEO Zachary Krevor.
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Securing sensitive facilities in modern times | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.3.25
In a world of swiftly-advancing tech, how do businesses and government agencies secure their facilities? Two experts talk through strategies.
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What role can AI play in securing sensitive defense and manufacturing sites?
Pattern recognition, digital clues and advance surveillance – looking through the ways AI can aid companies in keeping an eye on their facilities.
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How AI can help predict threats before they happen at defense facilities
“You can begin to detect, inform and make countermeasures…” Exploring the ways AI can improve security for defense companies.
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The basics of securing sensitive sites in a time of evolving tech
As surveillance and intelligence gathering techniques evolve, how can security experts keep pace with threats to sensitive facilities? Two experts weigh in.
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Pentagon seeks drone-killing technology that’s safe for civilians
Low-collateral systems can take out drone threats in highly populated areas without major impacts on the environment and, critically, civilians.
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The UK banned sending game controllers to Russia. What’s the point?
The ban is meant to prevent the repurposing of entertainment tech for Moscow’s unmanned warfare against Ukraine, but the practical effect may be limited.
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The Pentagon must balance speed with safety as it modernizes software
DOD must balance expediting its software acquisition process with a better system for gauging prospective vulnerabilities, the author of this op-ed argues.
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Lockheed loses experimental satellite after Firefly launch mishap
The mishap caused the rocket to lose its engine nozzle extension, significantly reducing its thrust and making it unable to reach its designated orbit.
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Anduril announces lighter, smaller Pulsar jammer
The system is about the size of a shoebox and weighs less than 25 pounds, allowing users to quickly deploy it against enemy threats, like drone swarms.
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GOP funding boost targets Golden Dome, high-tech fighters and ships
The House Armed Services Committee will debate the package Tuesday and House Republicans expect to pass the bill in May.
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European drone training sites mushroom in nod to Ukraine war tactics
With drones becoming a staple of modern warfare, nations are creating new test facilities to put them through their paces.