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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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VA Secretary – veterans are not “broken” | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.23.24
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs pushes back on the idea that veterans are damaged, and laments the persistence of vets’ suicide. Plus: NATO’s arctic Marines.
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Preparing for Retirement as a Servicemember – Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union explains how starting early will help you prepare for your retirement.
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Space Force plans to award 20 contracts for commercial reserve by 2026
The contracts will detail the level of commercial capability the service needs in peacetime and provide a means to access more capacity during conflict.
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VA Secretary pushes back on the “broken veteran” narrative, laments suicide rates
With just months left in his time at the VA, Secretary Denis McDonough talks about changing perceptions of vets, and addresses the problem of veteran suicide.
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How do Americans train with NATO in the Arctic?
With the Arctic an increasing focus for Russia, China, the U.S. and its allies, training in the north is more relevant than ever. See how these troops do it.
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In military care, his addiction deepened – and then it was cut off
Jon Basara spent more than two years in military care on opioid prescriptions. Once out, he turned to street drugs for his addiction, and things got worse.
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ULA’s new rocket won’t fly its first Space Force missions until 2025
Even if ULA’s Vulcan rocket is certified in the coming weeks, time is running out to fly the missions before the end of the year, an official said.
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Turkish strike drone completes first carrier landing, takeoff
The Baykar TB-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle is specially developed for use onboard the Anadolu.
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Pentagon picks programmers to connect its Replicator drone swarms
The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon revealed several of the drones it plans to buy through Replicator.
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Pentagon announces hypersonic testing pact with UK, Australia
The agreement, which falls under AUKUS Pillar II, aims to leverage the three nations’ combined hypersonics funding, facilities and experience.
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Notre Dame unveils first-ever hypersonic Mach 10 wind tunnel
A first-of-its-kind test facility unveiled earlier this month at the University of Notre Dame could improve the Pentagon’s hypersonic research.