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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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Learn the Finnish Army’s concept of resilience in harsh conditions: “Sisu”
What is “sisu?” Check out the concept Finland’s Army describes as a form of hardiness earned only by fighting in harsh conditions.
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DARPA continues quest to validate quantum computing utility
Through the program, DARPA wants to understand whether it’s possible to develop a utility-scale quantum computing system by 2033.
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Applied Intuition acquires AI software firm EpiSci
The move positions Applied Intuition to expand its portfolio into the air, sea and space domains.
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Preventing China’s DeepSeek in Space
The government should ensure that U.S. tech firms eying national security contracts can keep American technology secrets from China and Russia.
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How autonomous tech can make combat engineering safer
In this op-ed, an Army captain argues the military investing in autonomous tech can increase the efficiency and safety of its combat engineering units.
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How do troops train to recover astronauts from the water?
One little-seen aspect of military training involves what to do if astronauts returning from space need saving from the sea. This is how troops prepare.
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From transgender troops to DEI, change comes to the military
With a flurry of executive orders and a new secretary of defense confirmed the Trump administration ushers in a new era of policies for the military.
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The Army tests new vehicles and tech in European exercise
Army units training in Europe try out systems for future use, including new drones and GM Defense’s offering for a Humvee replacement.
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Trump executive prevents families of U.S. troops from leaving Afghanistan
A Trump administration move to halt a refugee program spilled over into efforts to bring people from Afghanistan to the U.S., some tied to military families.
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Navy’s readiness push means longer maintenance for current ships
For the Navy to meet its goal of having 80% of its fleet ready to deploy by 2027, the service must stick to its maintenance schedule.
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Trump 2.0 and the fracture of US cyber power
In this op-ed, a research analyst argues Trump’s push to split America’s “dual-hatted” cyber operations leadership would be a significant misstep.
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This Ranger hurled a Taliban’s grenade back at the them. His survival depended on cultivated courage
Despite being grievously wounded from the fierce firefight, Leroy Petry recalls to Military Times, “I’m glad I survived, but I’d do it all over again.”













