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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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NATO signs $700 million Stinger missile contract amid production push
The Raytheon-produced system was one of the first weapons the U.S. shipped to Ukraine following Russia’s 2022 invasion.
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Sailor searched for Biden’s electronic health records, Navy says
The sailor tried to access the president’s health records in February but was unsuccessful, according to the Pentagon.
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Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89
During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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Russian hackers infiltrate Veterans Affairs via Microsoft account
The state-sponsored hacker infiltrated a platform called Microsoft Azure Government, which provides storage, databases and other services to the VA.
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Air Force, Space Force join Army for Bring-Your-Own-Device enrollment
Fifty thousand Army enrollees are using the service since that effort began as a pilot program in 2022.
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Conspiracy promoter Patel may help lead in second Trump administration
The swaggering campaign surrogate is poised to take on an influential role in the federal government if Trump wins a second term.
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US to expand control of land sales to foreigners near military sites
New Treasury Department rulemaking would expand a little-known committee’s jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites.
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Top 5 potential uses, pitfalls for generative AI in federal government
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