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Triumphal arch in Washington to serve as military complex, Trump says
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery would double as a “military complex.”
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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.
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Federal Oversight
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VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.
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How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
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GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy
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VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
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Senate eyes Hegseth travel cuts without probes into Iran school bombing, boat strikes
Pay & Benefits
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Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says
There are no known procedures to neutralize the effects of jet fuel exposure, and there’s no clinical guidance for long-term treatment, researchers found.
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Airmen design AI-powered shotgun for last-ditch drone defense
Taking up a challenge to defeat cheap drones with a low-cost solution, a team of young airmen designed the Mantis for point defense.
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AI and IT
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Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?
Both countries have ordered MQ-9B drones from General Dynamics, a hardware choice that some experts believe offers cooperation prospects in the High North.
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Homeland Security’s Mayorkas says drones banned from Super Bowl
NFL, police and government officials said there have been no “specific or credible” threats to Sunday’s championship game at Allegiant Stadium.
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Chinese tech company threatens to sue US over claim of military links
Hesai Technology’s core product is LiDAR road sensing equipment, used in passenger and commercial vehicles, autonomous driving vehicles, and more.
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How to maximize impact in the next phase of zero trust
Federal agencies face a September deadline to implement the cybersecurity architecture.
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VA to ease benefits rules for vets exposed to Agent Orange in the US
The move follows several years of expanded benefits for veterans who suffered toxic exposure injuries while in the military.
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Biden unveils $5 billion commitment for computer chip R&D
The National Semiconductor Technology Center is being funded through the CHIPS and Science Act.
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Putin urges US to push Ukraine to talks, hints at swap for reporter
He argued that it’s up to Washington to stop supplying Ukraine with weapons and convince Kyiv, which he called a U.S. “satellite,” to sit down for talks.
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US Army spent billions on a new helicopter that now will never fly
The Army said it sees the cancellation of the FARA program as an adjustment to technological advancements and the changing character of warfare.
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CIA fires whistleblower who prompted myriad sex misconduct complaints
The woman’s attorney called the action a brazen retaliation by the spy agency.
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Vet the Vote tackles election misinformation with Super Bowl launch
During a time when misinformation is eroding trust in U.S. elections, the group believes veterans are the key to restoring confidence.














