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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
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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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In times of change, how should the VA move ahead? An expert weighs in.
With budgets and policies in flux with the dawn of a new administration and new leadership, how should the VA chart its course? An expert walks through options.
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Long-term care for vets is a pressing issue — how should it change going forward?
A representative from Disabled American Veterans walks through some of the ways VA can improve its long-term care capabilities — for younger vets.
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Should the VA increase its budget in coming years?
Jon Retzer from Disabled American Veterans talks about his group’s independent budget recommendation for the agency, and why it needs to grow.
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Launch delays hamper near-term impact of GPS experimentation program
The Space Force is weighing its options for how to proceed with integrating NTS-3 technology into upcoming GPS production lines.
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Republicans offer defense spending tips after punting on a budget
“Good luck getting DoD to adhere to this,” one analyst said of lawmakers’ attempts to influence defense spending.
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China demonstrated ‘satellite dogfighting,’ Space Force general says
A Space Force spokesperson said the demonstration occurred in 2024 and involved five Chinese satellites.
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Troops’ quality of life improvements? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.15.25
House Armed Services Committee ranking Democrat Rep. Chrissy Houlahan talks about priorities for her panel in the coming year. Plus: voice controlled drones.
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How to foster better troops — and more of them — in 2025
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan talks about Democratic priorities for military members in influential House panels, including quality-of-life and recruiting improvements.
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Leading House Democrat on military panel on abortion, IVF bills for military women
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan talks about the potential for change in abortion and fertility policies in the military with a Republican-led Congress and White House.
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Is voice-control the future of military drone piloting?
Instead of the traditional joystick or hand-held controller, what if you could just talk to your drone to tell it what to do? One company tries to crack the cod
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Defense Innovation Unit picks four firms to test one-way drones
The companies, including two Ukrainian vendors, will test demonstrate their capabilities in April and May, and DIU will make final picks soon after.
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Space Force teaming with Air Force on Joint Simulation Environment
The Space Force is integrating its capabilities into the Joint Simulation Environment and crafting a plan for an advanced simulation capability of its own.













