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US Army to stand up second expeditionary cyber battalion in coming months

The head of U.S. Army Cyber Command said this week that the service would be building an exact replica of the 11th Cyber Battalion in the next few months.

By Riley Ceder

Battlefield Tech

Pentagon needs $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon's push to scale autonomous and robotic systems.

By Natalie Oliverio

US Army taps 9 companies to build next-gen command and control software

The service announced contract awards worth $93.6 million across nine companies building applications for its Next Generation Command and Control software.

By Riley Ceder

Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of loyalty?

AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.

By Aliya Sternstein

Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons

Germany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.

By Linus Höller

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AUSA Annual 2026 Coverage

Defense News, the official and exclusive media partner of AUSA Annual, is reporting on the top stories coming out of the show.

2026 Tech Disruptors

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Autonomous Data Fusion on the Modern Battlefield

A look at how data fusion is critical to maintaining information dominance, how the new prime contractors can offer agility, speed, innovation, and more.

DOD’s Cyber Workforce Challenges

This whitepaper explores how the DoD can close the cyber workforce skills gap, how ‘upskilling’ protects national security in the digital age, and more.

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.

Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink

Eight NATO allies launch HALO satellite constellation initiative

ICEYE to double radar-satellite capacity by late 2027 as demand surges

US Army astronaut tapped for NASA’s Artemis III mission

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.

The unlikely role of Operation Epic Fury in a Mississippi AI data center lawsuit

Ukraine’s defense AI chief predicts ‘new paradigm’ of warfare

AI companies have a responsibility to safeguard models against exploitation, Pentagon chief technology officer says

AI tool has ‘saved a lot of aircraft’ in Epic Fury, AFSOC chief says

Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons

Germany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.

French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI push

The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.

Ukraine’s former defense minister launches ‘Manhattan Project’ for killer robots

Mykhailo Fedorov told Defense News he wants humanoid-like robots on the battlefield within six months and an assault without infantry within a year.

Unmanned

Report: CIA warned Europe of Russian drone attack from vessels in the Mediterranean

The CIA reportedly warned European nations of a suspected Russian plot to launch explosive drones from aboard commercial vessels in the Mediterranean.

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.

French Army wants to keep adversaries guessing on see-through battlefield

The French Future Combat Command is looking at what Baratz called “frugal artificial intelligence,” designed to consume as little energy as possible.

Germany is stepping up on defense — and Washington should celebrate

The US military is not organized for cyber war

US Navy fears ballistic missile subs can be hit by drones, anti-tank rockets

Pentagon to launch ‘Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay’ program

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.

Anduril announces lighter, smaller Pulsar jammer

11 Baltic cables damaged in 15 months, pushing NATO to boost security

This new tool lets brigades ‘see’ their electronic warfare footprint

This exercise is shaping the long-term future of Army brigades

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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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Working to relieve “tactical dehydration” with new urine collection systems for troops

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French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI push

The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

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Neros, Perennial Autonomy lead in Pentagon’s drone competition

Two companies scored highest during the second phase of a Pentagon competition to find companies that can produce high-quality, low-cost commercial drones.

By Daniel Terrill

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Ukraine’s former defense minister launches ‘Manhattan Project’ for killer robots

Mykhailo Fedorov told Defense News he wants humanoid-like robots on the battlefield within six months and an assault without infantry within a year.

By Katie Livingstone

2 weeks ago

US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic

A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.

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Thales in ‘quite advanced’ talks with NATO countries on AI-powered command software

French firm Thales is “quite advanced” in discussions with a number of NATO countries about using its artificial intelligence-powered C2 system.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

3 weeks ago

Report: CIA warned Europe of Russian drone attack from vessels in the Mediterranean

The CIA reportedly warned European nations of a suspected Russian plot to launch explosive drones from aboard commercial vessels in the Mediterranean.

By Linus Höller

3 weeks ago

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.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

3 weeks ago

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.

By Gordon Arthur

4 weeks ago

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.

By Natalie Oliverio

4 weeks ago

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

4 weeks ago

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.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

5 weeks ago

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.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

5 weeks ago

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.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

5 weeks ago

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.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

5 weeks ago

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.

By Linus Höller

6 weeks ago

Defense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display

A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data.

By Daniel Terrill

6 weeks ago

The head of U.S. Army Cyber Command said this week that the service would be building an exact replica of the 11th Cyber Battalion in the next few months.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon's push to scale autonomous and robotic systems.

The service announced contract awards worth $93.6 million across nine companies building applications for its Next Generation Command and Control software.

AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.

Germany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Defense News, the official and exclusive media partner of AUSA Annual, is reporting on the top stories coming out of the show.

The Defense News 2026 Tech Disruptors is an annual list of top tech leaders shaping defense technology.

A look at how data fusion is critical to maintaining information dominance, how the new prime contractors can offer agility, speed, innovation, and more.

This whitepaper explores how the DoD can close the cyber workforce skills gap, how ‘upskilling’ protects national security in the digital age, and more.

Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.

A recently released report catalogs AI uses across the VA, from clinical tools used during patient care to systems that help process benefits.

Germany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.

The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.

Mykhailo Fedorov told Defense News he wants humanoid-like robots on the battlefield within six months and an assault without infantry within a year.

The CIA reportedly warned European nations of a suspected Russian plot to launch explosive drones from aboard commercial vessels in the Mediterranean.

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.

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.

The French Future Combat Command is looking at what Baratz called “frugal artificial intelligence,” designed to consume as little energy as possible.

DARPA says it has built the world’s largest, most realistic electronic warfare test capability.

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The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.

Two companies scored highest during the second phase of a Pentagon competition to find companies that can produce high-quality, low-cost commercial drones.

Mykhailo Fedorov told Defense News he wants humanoid-like robots on the battlefield within six months and an assault without infantry within a year.

A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.

French firm Thales is “quite advanced” in discussions with a number of NATO countries about using its artificial intelligence-powered C2 system.

The CIA reportedly warned European nations of a suspected Russian plot to launch explosive drones from aboard commercial vessels in the Mediterranean.

Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.

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.

AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington.

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.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.

The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.

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 representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.

Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.

A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data.