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- 1Visa open-sources AI cyber defense system after vulnerabilities●Visa open-sources AI cyber defense system after security vulnerabilities
Visa has released its AI-powered cyber defense system as open source after security vulnerabilities were found in it. The move lets outside researchers and developers inspect the code, report flaws and help harden the tool. It is a notable step for a payments company, since firms usually keep security tooling internal, and it signals growing industry reliance on AI for fraud and threat defense.
- 2Five Defense Companies Chosen for Precision Strike Missile Increment 4 Prototypes●Five Defense Companies Selected to Develop Precision Strike Missile Increment 4 Prototypes
Five defense companies have been selected to develop prototype designs for Increment 4 of the Precision Strike Missile, the US Army's long-range replacement for the older ATACMS system. The multi-vendor prototyping approach allows the Army to compare competing designs before narrowing the field for full-scale development of the extended-range missile.
- 3Navy Awards Contract for F/A-XX Fighter Program●Department of War and U.S. Navy Award Contract for F/A-XX Program
The U.S. Department of War, together with the U.S. Navy, has awarded a contract for the F/A-XX program, the Navy's next-generation carrier-based fighter aircraft intended to replace the Super Hornet fleet. The announcement marks a key step in the service's future air combat plans, and defense observers are watching closely for details on the winning design, timeline and cost.