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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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How in-house tech and soldier tinkering is changing the Army
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Drone sightings near bases, infrastructure unnerve German officials
German officials suspect Russia may be involved, though pinpointing a culprit has proven difficult.
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NATO taps Exail for mine-clearing underwater drones
The Dutch and Belgian navies will be the primary users of the systems, the company announced in a statement.
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Marine Corps infantry’s secret weapon: A $9.95 unofficial website
Inside an informal, crowd-sourced Marine infantry network.
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Securing US space assets is busting the Air Force budget, Kendall says
Money for space “is going to need to double or triple over time,” the Air Force secretary said in an interview, with a resilient architecture top of mind.
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Russia’s Shahed-type drones are losing their bite in Ukraine
Ukrainian air defenders have become more successful in shooting down the Iranian-designed drones, according to data compiled by analyst Federico Borsari.
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More Marines to deter China? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.24.24
The Marine Corps looks to expand capability and presence in China’s backyard. Plus, the director of the Missile Defense Agency on countering threats.
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What are common ways to save for retirement? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union helps you navigate options to save for retirement.
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LeoLabs sees defense business grow as space-tracking needs multiply
The company’s CEO, Tony Frazier, said the firm now serves mostly defense customer in the U.S. and abroad.








