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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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Could an enemy hijack your GPS signal? Only if you don’t defend it
An expert on ‘GPS spoofing’ visits Defense News Weekly to talk about how the threat impacts the military.
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Want to go alone? Check out this private field toilet
For troops in the field, a shovel and some open air are the only bathrooms available. Meet one Marine veteran offering a bit of privacy with the InstaPrivy.
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NASCAR racer unveils military-themed paint scheme
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace talks about the inspirations behind a new paint scheme for his car honoring veterans of different eras.
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Training munitions on display at Modern Day Marine
Want to practice shooting with rounds that mark a target and offer a ‘pain penalty’ if you get hit? Check out Ultimate Training Munitions.
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Making the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 work for you
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework represents an excellent starting point to taking a proactive cybersecurity approach.
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Pentagon technology hub sees lower transition rate, higher value deals
In its annual report, DIU said that while transitions dropped last year, the organization also facilitated its largest follow-on contract to date.
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Northrop’s colossal Manta Ray underwater drone passes at-sea tests
“I think it is striking in its size and scale, even for those folks that have been there throughout the design process.”
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Hensoldt UK to build radar tech for Britain’s new naval supply ships
The Royal Navy’s future Fleet Solid Support ships will be equipped with a line of sensors designed to provide situational awareness in crowded waters.
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Japan hastens pursuit of unmanned ground vehicles for its military
Foreign vendors are so far dominating Tokyo’s lineup of trial robots, as the government tries to catch up on the use of unmanned systems.
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Space acquisitions chief wants more authority to blacklist contractors
Frank Calvelli told lawmakers that while the Contractor Responsibility Watch List is a helpful tool, he’d like to see its authorities expanded.