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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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Australian Army to grow, diversify its drone fleet
Under the service’s DEF 129 program numerous platforms are due to be replaced or upgraded.
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Nukes in space? What’s next in the orbital domain | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.14.24
Top commanders from the Space Force and Air Force look at the future of battle above the earth. Plus: troops trick drones with cheap tech.
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Domain awareness, counterspace systems top Space Force budget needs
Awareness of the space domain and the means to protect and fight against threats are top needs for service, according to the chief of space operations.
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Emphasis on electronic warfare a must, Air Force secretary says
“My own experience suggests that this is a historically neglected area that can have an oversized impact.”
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France plans low-orbit demonstrator that can target other satellites
The nanosatellite won’t be weaponized, though it may include a “dazzling” capacity, according to the general in charge.
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Pentagon to oversee $3 billion effort to strengthen microchip supply
The program aims to create a production capability that specifically addresses military requirements for advanced semiconductors.
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Air Force’s ChatGPT-like AI pilot draws 80K users in initial months
Early adopters of the Air Force’s AI system come from a range of career fields and have used it for a variety of tasks — from content creation to coding.
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Financial tips for young adults entering the workforce for the first time — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back with advice for those entering the workforce for the first time.
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US Army division runs cybersecurity for a far-away brigade
The 3rd Infantry Division ran cybersecurity for one of its brigades that was deployed to a challenging and far away training exercise.
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Nuclear war in space: officials consider defense in orbit
A top Space Force general weighs in on how the space domain has become ever more critical to U.S. interests, and how rivals now threaten to attack it