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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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Meet an autonomous underwater drone you can fit in a backpack
Looking to make underwater autonomous drones smaller and able to be launched by a single operator, Advanced Navigation shows off the Hydrus.
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Congress, Supreme Court open lanes for big bumps to benefits for troops
New legislation in Congress and a decision by the nation’s highest court could spell big changes for troops’ bottom lines. Leo Shane explains.
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Missile Defense Agency opts for Lockheed on $17 billion interceptor deal
In the race to update missiles to defend the homeland, Lockheed notches a win. Also, the Coast Guard makes a major rescue in the Pacific.
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Metal Shark unveils the ‘Prowler’ at Sea Air Space conference
Advanced Navigation, looking to make underwater autonomous drones smaller and able to be launched by a single operator, shows off its Hydru
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How one group is trying to make Navy and Marine beach landings better
The Navy and Marines use an old-school method to judge sea state for beach landings. See how one group is trying to update the practice.
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Ukraine, allies scour the world for coveted air defense systems
The lack of air defenses could mark a turning point in Ukraine’s defense against the Russian invasion, Ukrainian officials have said.
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US Army aims to complete multidomain task force structure by FY28
The service is planning to station its 5th Multidomain Task Force at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, and will complete formation all five MDTF units by FY28.
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How the Space Force is making its systems more resilient
A little-known board has been working over the last year to identify resiliency measures and ensure the systems the Space Force buys meet those standards.
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Lack of standards slows allied tech-sharing, Space Force official says
While the issue is often raised by commercial firms, the official told the Defense Innovation Board it is also a challenge for international allies.








