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DARPA Backs Nuclear Waste-Powered Drone Battery for 30-Year Endurance

Specialists from the defense industry, academia, and government have joined forces to develop a next-gen battery that converts nuclear waste into electricity, potentially allowing drones and other defense systems to operate for decades without refueling.

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Ondas Expands Autonomous Systems Portfolio With DZYNE Technologies Acquisition

Ondas has acquired US-based DZYNE Technologies in a deal valued at $875.8 million, expanding its autonomous defense systems portfolio.

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Virtuix Brings AI-Powered VR Training to US Air National Guard

A Pennsylvania-based Air National Guard unit will evaluate Virtuix’s AI-enabled Omni One virtual reality system as part of efforts to explore immersive technologies for military preparedness.

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US Military Health System Deploys AI Clinical Assistant to Ease Clinician Burnout

The Defense Health Agency has expanded the use of an AI-powered clinical assistant across military hospitals and clinics, aiming to reduce clinician burnout by automating medical documentation. 

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Tiny Robot Tows 53,000-Pound US Army Truck in Eye-Catching Demo

A new demonstration from US firm AZAK offers a glimpse into how tiny unmanned ground vehicles could reshape battlefield logistics.

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Anduril to Establish Barracuda-500M Cruise Missile Production Hub in Poland 

Anduril and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. have announced that they will establish a production facility for the surface-launched Barracuda-500M cruise missiles in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

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US Counter-Drone Task Force Selects AV’s Titan MS Surveillance System

The Pentagon’s dedicated unit tasked with acquiring and fielding counter-drone solutions has tapped AV to supply its Titan MS surveillance system.

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Lockheed Martin to Buy Ultra Maritime in $3.45B Undersea Defense Deal

Lockheed Martin is expanding its undersea warfare portfolio with a $3.45-billion agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime.

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A Court Ruling Meant to Protect Veterans Could End Up Hurting Them

A court ruling limiting non-accredited assistance in VA disability claims could leave veterans with fewer resources and more claim denials.

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New Zealand Joins US-Led Push for Shared AI Battlefield Command

New Zealand has become the latest member of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance to join Project Arcadia, a US-led initiative to build a shared battlefield command network for AI-enabled military operations.

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