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AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn
AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington.
Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.
By Andrius Sytas and Janis Laizans, Reuters
Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.
US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand
The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.
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Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.
Artificial Intelligence
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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Japanese Global Hawk drone splashes down in crash
A Japanese Global Hawk drone nosedived into the Sea of Japan this week, instantly slashing the country’s fleet of these drones by a third.
Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.
US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand
The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.
Unmanned
Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache
U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.
Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.
German government blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack with explosives
Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.
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Germany is stepping up on defense — and Washington should celebrate
German defense firms are creating industrial partnerships with American companies, deepening the transatlantic defense production relationship.
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Pentagon’s realistic electronic warfare system to move to Navy lab
DARPA says it has built the world’s largest, most realistic electronic warfare test capability.
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First look: New designs for Space Force mess dress uniforms include pockets for women
Space Force officials showed off new designs for mess dress uniforms for Guardians at a recent conference. The uniforms are still in testing before rollout.
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USS Mason takes down drone for at least the second time this month
The attack drone was headed toward the Mason and was shot down in self defense, but officials said they were not sure if the U.S. warship was the target.
By Diana Stancy
Earth-mapping agency seeks more commercial imagery, data suppliers
The Luno A push is meant to meet “the increasing demands for commercial GEOINT,” according to Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth.
US quickly updated Israeli F-35s after Hamas attack, officials say
Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., said the F-35 program has moved at "breakneck speed" to get capabilities and spare parts to Israel's fighter jets.
Millennium to apply Victus Nox lessons to missile warning satellites
The company in November passed a key design review for the Missile Track Custody program, which aims to develop a constellation of satellites in MEO.
Senate confirms Navy, NSA veteran Coker as national cyber director
Coker’s confirmation fills a 10-month vacancy that was left after the inaugural national director, Chris Inglis, stepped down in February.
Opinion
The two keys to making the Pentagon’s synthetic voice goals a reality
Synthetic voice has the potential to revolutionize every aspect of a soldier’s job.
By Gretchen Stewart and Burnie Legette
Drones, jammers in Ukraine signal new era of warfare, Del Toro says
The U.S. Department of Defense is pouring billions of dollars into the development of drones, electronic warfare and a mix of the two.
Rheinmetall’s Skymaster to bolster Austrian drone, missile defenses
Vienna's forces are slated to receive upgrades to the Skyguard cannon-based defenses previously purchased from the German vendor.
L3Harris says Viper Shield electronic warfare tool for F-16s nears goal
The Viper Shield suite will be fitted aboard Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72 jets sold to foreign militaries.
Opinion
EU framework heralds dawn of AI diplomacy with US, China
China is ahead of both Europe and the U.S. with a set of AI regulations implemented this past August - though its laws aren't as comprehensive as the EU's.
By U.S. Army Colonel (ret.) Joe Buccino