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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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Can drones attack U.S. missile defense sites?
The head of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command talks about defending U.S. assets in a drone-dominated world at AUSA 2024
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Leaders wrestle with a potent mix: AI and weapons of mass destruction
New technologies can lower the bar for manufacturing dangerous weapons, while also helping watchdog organizations in detecting treaty infractions.
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Italian Navy tasks Fincantieri to design drone-laden warships
“It means looking at how best to handle storage, maintenance and loading ammunition,” an Italian Navy official said.
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US Space Force moves to make its systems battle-ready by 2026
The service has set a goal to ensure that four high-priority, classified systems are fully integrated into its C2 architecture.
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US Space Force sees surge in foreign military sales demand
Space Systems Command’s FMS division saw a 500% increase in requests between 2023 and 2024.
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Why is it important to keep track of car maintenance records and how do I get started – Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain how keeping records can save you money in the future.
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US needs more AI investment, not just guardrails, defense experts say
Defense and industry officials said the White House’s AI policy memo should be accompanied by greater investment in enabling infrastructure.
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Army under secretary eyes ‘flexible spending’ model for developing defense systems
In the current structure, it can take years to get funding approved for new military systems. What happens when enemies’ weapons develop faster than that?
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Space Development Agency builds vendor pool for future demo missions
Through the effort, dubbed HALO, the agency will run rapid on-orbit demonstrations aimed at reducing risk for future operational missions.
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Space Force orders more missile-tracking satellites from Millennium
Millennium will deliver six more spacecraft for the service’s Missile Track Custody program as part of the $386 million deal.
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Pentagon OKs first batch of private capital funds for loan program
The effort aims to drive private capital funding to companies advancing key DOD technologies like artificial intelligence and microelectronics.
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Space Force needs plan, funding to counter China’s rapid space growth
For the Space Force, countering China’s advancements in space is a mission in and of itself, according to the service’s top intelligence official.













