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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
VIDEOS
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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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Pentagon AI boss seeks ‘justified confidence’ to take tech into battle
Not a soldier but a data scientist, Martell headed machine-learning at companies including LinkedIn, Dropbox and Lyft before taking the job last year.
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As a veteran, what should I look for in a future employer? — Money Minute
Personal Finance expert Jeanette Mack talks about what to look for in an employer after military service
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Ursa Major to 3D print solid rocket motor cases
Ursa Major hopes a 3D printing approach to production could one day help replenish depleted stocks of critical weapons such as Javelins and Stingers.
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How ‘artsy-fartsy stuff’ can help vets recuperate and cope after service
For many returning from conflict, art and music are critical outlets for expression. We spoke to groups at MCON leveraging the power of art to help vets.
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Healing the scars of service: Veteran’s company explores psychedelic therapy
MorningStar Myco shows Military Times the psychedelic options for treatments while at MCON in Las Vegas.
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What happens when you come back: author Sebastian Junger on vets returning home
Finding ways to cope with civilian life when returning home from service can be difficult. Celebrated author Sebastian Junger digs into the topic.
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Air Force jet mechanic takes off into the entertainment stratosphere
Air Force Veteran Markeis Simon went from aircraft mechanic to singer at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. We caught up with her at MCON.
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Freeze your hangover off? Marine takes a cryotherapy dip to discover solutions for vets
Can subzero temperatures and psychedelic extracts help provide the healing some vets need? Defense News looks into evolving treatment methods.








