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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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Take a peek at the “Black Shadow” diver propulsion system for SOF operators
Getting SOF operators to an objective underwater requires specialized tech. Germany-based Rotinor says the “Black Shadow” can do the job.
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Get hands-on with gas-gun sniper rifles for SOCOM
Geissele, known for drop-in precision triggers, has moved into building precision rifles for the SOCOM community. Check out models at SOF Week 2025.
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Can you put a suppressor on a 30mm cannon? One company says yes.
Radical Defense showcases .50 caliber and 30mm suppressors at SOF Week 2025, designed to make make shooting safer for operators.
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How do you quiet a minigun pouring out 3,000 rounds per minute? Put a huge suppressor on it.
Dillon Aero unveils a 3D-printed suppressor designed to reduce both sound and muzzle blast on the six-barreled, 3,000 rounds per minute minigun.
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Check out the Gungnir, a variable caliber bullpup rifle design
Named for the mythical god Odin’s spear, the Gungnir is a novel bullpup rifle design that can fire rounds as big as .50 caliber. Check it out at SOF Week 2025.
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Minigun and cannon suppressors? Weapons tech goes big | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.6.25
Arms designers figure out a way to add suppressors to the military’s mightiest weapons, and more specialized SOF tech in this week’s episode.
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Democratic leader talks VA comms blockade and vets’ care | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.31.25
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, discusses what he says is a gulf between Democrats and new VA leaders.
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C4 Conference: Manning the Digital Front Line
In this C4 Conference session, panelists discuss hiring, training and retaining people with the necessary skillsets to meet current and future cyber challenges.
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C4 Conference: AI in the Cyber Battlespace
In this C4 Conference session, panelists discuss the role of AI in cyber and how it is evolving to meet new demands.
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C4 Conference: Recalibrating Cyber Strategy
In the opening session of the 2025 C4 Conference, DoD Principal Deputy CIO Leslie Beavers discusses how cyber strategy is changing to meet new threats.
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Space Force shifts upfront range upgrade costs to commercial firms
Under a new $4 billion contract, commercial launch firms will place task orders and pay directly for various services required to support.
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Space Force awards BAE $1.2B deal for missile-tracking satellites
The service announced the award Monday, making the company the first to be on contract for the program’s second installment, dubbed Epoch 2.