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PARIS — France’s Air Force, together with the country’s Directorate General for Armament and the agency for defense artificial intelligence, plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with combat drones in 2028, part of a project to experiment with AI in combat aviation dubbed Hypairion.The project seeks to develop open, modular architecture for combat aircraft and sovereign AI technology that gives the government greater control over the tech, rather than having to rely on companies for critical systems, said Col. Cédric, head of the Air Force capability-development office, in a press briefing here on Thursday.As AI becomes more powerful,…

Bottom lines up front WASHINGTON—Much of the current debate surrounding threats stemming from the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology focuses on the frightening possibility that AI will enable terrorists and nonstate actors to develop and deploy AI-enhanced bioweapons. There is broad agreement that the use of AI in biological research carries significant dual-use risks. But the current focus on intentional misuse has resulted in too little attention on the potential for accidents. Incorporating AI into biological research Earlier this month, Anthropic announced that it recently established a biological research laboratory in San Francisco, where Claude is embedded in…

The Navy failed to identify and treat special warfare personnel who exhibited symptoms of a traumatic brain injury, a government watchdog found.The Defense Department Inspector General published a report Wednesday that criticized Naval Special Warfare Command for relying on an evaluation system that fell prey to a lack of oversight and compliance.“The Naval Special Warfare Command did not consistently implement Do[D] and Naval Special Warfare Group Four (NSWG-4) policies regarding the identification, clinical evaluation, and subsequent care of SWCCs presenting symptoms of TBI,” the report found.The Defense Department defines a traumatic brain injury as one that disrupts brain function as…

TAITUNG, Taiwan — The first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays, helping to strengthen an air force that has to scramble almost daily to shadow China’s military.Taiwan faces a rising military threat from Beijing, which claims the democratically governed island as its own territory. Taipei has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the United States, its most important international backer and arms supplier.The delivery, to Taitung’s Chihhang Air Base on the mountainous east coast, comes amid growing concern in Taiwan…

Every mission requires a different setup. Explore six Direct Action configurations and remember: gear should enhance the operator’s capabilities, not limit them. There is no single plate carrier for every task. Choosing a plate carrier doesn’t start with the product. It starts with the mission. A dynamic CQB environment places different demands on an operator than those faced by a team medic or JTAC, while covert operations come with an entirely different set of requirements. That is why choosing a plate carrier and the rest of the loadout should start with the requirements of a specific mission, not with the…

Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered, including a coastal push to secure the Red Sea shipping route or an assault on multiple fronts, regional and Western officials told Reuters.The operation, expected to be launched in the coming weeks, will be led by Yemeni forces on the ground, which are overseen by Riyadh, and supported by Saudi air strikes, according to six people with knowledge of the preparations.While the US is already providing intelligence to support Riyadh’s operations in Yemen, and some regional and European nations are providing mainly defensive military…

UFC 332 heads to Salt Lake City on Saturday, and while the promotional buzz for the event is at all-time lows, UFC CEO Dana White’s performance on Thursday put it over the top with his lack of enthusiasm, and knowledge of the fighters competing — most notably, Wang Cong. So, if the face of the promotion doesn’t have tremendous enthusiasm, why should you?Luckily for you, we’re here like we always are.Ahead of UFC 332, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview the card, the main event for the vacant flyweight title between Cong and Natalia Silva, and both no-selling…

Things nearly unraveled during Friday’s UFC 332 ceremonial weigh ins staredown between Deiveson Figueiredo and Payton Talbott, but luckily cooler heads prevailed.UFC 332 isn’t the strongest card of the year, but Saturday’s co-main event between Figueiredo and Talbott is one of the lone bright spots. It’s a battle between a former UFC champion and one of the most promising prospects in the sport. Talbott is obviously a betting favorite heading into this weekend, but Figueirdo appears to have some gas left in the tank.During Friday’s UFC 332 ceremonial weigh ins (replay HERE), Figueiredo was all fired up for his final…

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Air and missile defense professionals from the U.S., Japanese, and Australian militaries (respectively) gathered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 21-26, 2026, for the Pacific Simulation for Integrated Air and Missile Defense Modernization simulation event. Hosted by the 94th AAMDC at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Flight Center, PACSIM provided participants with an opportunity to examine air and missile defense concepts, identify challenges and explore ways to improve integration between the three nations. The simulation brought together leaders and subject matter experts from across the Indo-Pacific theater to examine how different sensors, command…

Press Release | Sept. 30, 2026 JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING — The Defense Intelligence Agency released Analyzing Will to Fight, created to assist the intelligence community with assessing combatant “will to fight” across the conflict spectrum, on September 30, 2026. Military capabilities analysis at DIA asks analysts to answer the key intelligence question: “What mission(s) can the force accomplish in a given set of circumstances?” Analyzing Will to Fight addresses intangible elements in military capabilities analysis, including leadership, military culture and innovation. The 2026 edition is the second iteration of DIA’s unclassified analytic guidance on the topic. The framework enables analysts to assess…