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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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Space Force picks four firms to design ‘Resilient GPS’ satellites
The Space Force has told Congress it plans to spend $1 billion on Resilient GPS over the next five years.
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BAE Systems pitches ground robot to drone-hungry Australian Army
The defense contractor has unveiled a large unmanned ground vehicle, named ATLAS, that is available in a “collaborative combat” variant.
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Space Force developing plan for maneuverable GEO satellite services
The Space Force plans to establish an initial pool of vendors for the Maneuverable GEO program next year.
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How does the Air Force confront the China problem? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.21.24
Top Air and Space Force commanders convene at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference to talk about how they plan to advance posture and weapons to confront China.
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‘Dual-use’ case: Russian attack drone maker evades Western scrutiny
Small companies across Russia have ramped up their output of military equipment to prosecute Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
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How to separate your business and personal finances — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with tips on how to separate your business and personal finances and set yourself up for success.
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Meet ‘MUTANT,’ the Air Force’s radical new missile design
How do you get a missile to turn mid-air more like a falcon and less like a metal tube? Meet ‘MUTANT,’ a new steering design meant to mimic nature.
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Old process, new tricks? Leaders explore how to modernize the Air and Space forces faster
How can the Air and Space forces modernize their forces at the pace of technical changes and world events? By breaking the current process, top leaders say.
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The state of the race to be the Air Force’s new drone fighter platform
A big topic at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference was the Air Force’s futuristic collaborative combat aircraft. Find out who’s in contention for the design.
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Air Force Secretary says China is a threat “now”
At the 2024 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Washington, D.C., the Secretary of the Force says China has already advanced into presenting a current threat.
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Ukrainian officials eye export potential of pent-up weapons expertise
The country’s defense industry is obliged by law to supply its entire output to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, keeping innovations local for now.
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Air Force’s information warfare hub seeks high-tech sensors, AI tools
The Air Force’s information warfare organization, 16th Air Force, has been working over the last year to ramp up its sensor and AI capabilities.