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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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Marines to receive new system for zapping drone swarms out of the sky
The newest Epirus high-powered microwave system is set to be delivered to the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab by the end of 2024.
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What is a secured credit card? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back to explain how a secured credit card can be the right tool to establish credit.
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Space Development Agency studying options for satellite tow services
Six firms will conduct feasibility assessments, considering the technical trades and engineering requirements for on-demand satellite de-orbit services.
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AFRL offers a look at it’s one-way heavy drone delivery system
The Air Force Research Lab needed to figure out how to drop supplies to troops from standoff distance. One option? The heavy-load “Grasshopper.”
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Sneak peek: Check out the Marine Corps Museum’s new exhibits
The National Museum of the Marine Corps is set to open two new wings covering the Cold War and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Get an early preview of what’s ins
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How do you make sure a stealth aircraft can’t be seen? Meet the ‘RAZR’
Get a first look at the ‘Resonant Adaptable Zonal Radar’ — a system responsible for making sure America’s stealth fighters aren’t compromised after a flight.
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Space Ops Chief looks to the future for his force
A Space Force Futures Command? Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman says his force must look forward in order to stay ahead in the space domain.
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Heavy lift drones and Marine Museum sneak peek | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.27.24
The Air Force pioneers new one-way drones, and the National Museum of the Marine Corps prepares to open two major new wings.
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European militaries rush to catch up on space traffic mapping
“We have no map of space, it’s a drama for the military,” said Col. Ludovic Monnerat, head of space domain for the Swiss Armed Forces.
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Space Command leader calls for better domain awareness tools by 2027
The ability to maneuver through and understand what’s happening in space will be crucial to future military operations, Gen. Whiting said this week.
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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.