PentagonSeptember 29, 2026· Air Force Times

Troops develop AI-driven drone defense weapons | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.29.26

Looking to empower junior troops to design drone defense, the Air Force Research Laboratory fosters new systems. Plus, new lifesaving battlefield tech.

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