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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.
VIDEOS
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Looking into the future of the Air Force | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.22.26
At a major annual conference outside Washington, D.C., the Air and Space Forces contemplate how to fight and defend in a world of drones and AI weapons.
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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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Minority Business Development Agency head discusses court ruling
A federal judge ruled in March that the agency had to begin serving people regardless of race.
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House lawmakers moving ahead on defense, VA budget bills
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024.
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Retired Navy four-star admiral arrested in bribery scheme
Retired Adm. Robert Burke served as the vice chief of naval operations and the chief of naval personnel. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
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Breaking down barriers to tackle cyber threats
In an op-ed, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says cyber protection is not only a U.S. interagency, public-private challenge, but an allied problem set.
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VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearing
VA’s top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
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How greater transparency from IP Vendors can enhance national security
Unfortunately, vendors often provide their IP without any accompanying security evidence as part of their documentation.














