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Europe weighs giving utilities, infrastructure companies more powers to bring down drones
Offials are worried that drone attacks could knock out power to millions of people — as has happened frequently in Ukraine after Russian strikes.
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Hegseth appoints Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer to Barracks Task Force
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth taps the Marine reservist to serve as a senior advisor for the Pentagon’s effort to improve troops’ living conditions.
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Lockheed Martin unveils new PAC-3 Edge interceptor for Patriot systems
With demand rising for advanced interceptors, Lockheed debuts a missile it says improves on earlier generations of weapons.
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Space
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Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market
Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.
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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Hegseth appoints Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer to Barracks Task Force
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth taps the Marine reservist to serve as a senior advisor for the Pentagon’s effort to improve troops’ living conditions.
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Cyber
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German firm Hensoldt acquires UK radar maker
The terms of the deal have not been made public, but Hensoldt said subject to regulatory approval it hoped to close the takeover by the end of September.
Electronic Warfare
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Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market
Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.
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Israel intends to share data for weaving Iron Dome into US air defense
Israel’s missile defense leader said his government will share whatever information is necessary to allow Iron Dome to be integrated with U.S. systems.
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Pentagon confirms SpaceX deal for Ukraine Starlink services
U.S. officials did not disclose details of the deal — including cost, contract timing or the length of service — citing operational security concerns.
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North Korea says attempt to launch first spy satellite ends in failure
North Korea said its attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into orbit has failed.
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Maxar explores new uses for Earth observation satellites
The company is one of three firms on contract with the National Reconnaissance Office to provide commercial satellite imagery over the next 10 years.
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Images show North Korea’s launch pad as it prepares its spy satellite
Satellite images taken Tuesday analyzed by The Associated Press showed activity at a main pad at North Korea’s Sohae Satellite Launching Station.
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See the tech at Malaysia’s aerospace, maritime defense expo
LIMA 2023 saw the debut of the Chengdu J-10CY single-seat aerobatics aircraft of China’s August 1st demonstration team.
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NATO intel chief: Russia’s war on Ukraine and a hybrid war aimed at us
The speed, scale and intensity of Russian hybrid activities has increased in recent years, notes David Cattler.
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New Army fitness regimen and the Marines’ ‘innovation unit’ | Defense News Weekly for 5.27.23
Is the old PT test dead? The Army tries out a new comprehensive health regimen. Plus, the Marines mint a new tech-focused unit, and a Memorial Day message.