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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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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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US humanitarian pier reanchored to the coast of Gaza
U.S. defense officials said the temporary humanitarian aid pier has been reanchored to the beach in Gaza.
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Chinese military’s rifle-toting robot dogs raise concerns in Congress
Lawmakers want U.S. military officials to examine the threat posed by new Chinese robot dogs armed with rifles.
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US Army to launch AI pilot project for acquisition workforce
The pilot project is part of a broader effort within the Army to identify both the pitfalls and the opportunities that come with widely adopting AI tools.
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US soldier convicted of theft in Russia sentenced to nearly 4 years
A Russian court has convicted a visiting American soldier of stealing and making threats of murder, sentencing him to nearly four years in prison.
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John Oliver rips Trump’s Schedule F: ‘Not a recipe for good government’
On his June 16 show, Oliver took apart the plan known as Project 2025, a blueprint for a Republican candidate’s transition to the White House.
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Pentagon’s contracting speed lane sometimes no faster, says watchdog
The “middle-tier acquisition” pathway is running into some of the same issues affecting the Pentagon’s regular contracting process, a report found.
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Surgeon General calls for mental health warning labels on social media
Murthy said that the use of just a warning label wouldn’t make social media safe for young people, but would be a part of the steps needed.














