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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll joins long list of exits from Defense Secretary’s top team, with the president said to be ‘surprised’ by the number of senior departures. Joe Sommerlad reports
Memory chip manufacturer CXMT has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Defense, challenging recent restrictions or designations impacting the company's operations.
The Philippine Department of National Defense has requested a budget increase of 6.13% for 2027, though the proposed amount remains significantly lower than its initial submission to the budget management agency.
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has been given a new opportunity to be removed from the Pentagon's blacklist, which prohibits the US Defense Department from contracting with designated firms.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro stated that individuals who refuse to acknowledge the Aquino-era order naming the West Philippine Sea meet the defense department's criteria for being considered 'pro-China'.
Active-duty military chaplains claim that promotions within the defense department are linked to adherence to Pete Hegseth’s Christian ideology, raising fears of ideological conformity.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the formation of a task force aimed at prosecuting individuals who leak sensitive information to journalists.
Cleveland-Cliffs has been awarded a $400 million contract by the U.S. Defense Department for electrical steel, marking a significant win for the company.
Switzerland is set to replace its outdated Polycom radio system with a new mobile security communication network by 2035, with the Defense Department initiating a preliminary project.
The Defense Department has again revised its list of religious categories for troops, making changes after lawmakers objected to an earlier version that did not include Latter-day Saints among traditions labeled Christian.
House Republicans are advocating to permanently change the name of the Department of Defense to the 'Department of War,' a proposal that has drawn criticism from Democrats.
US President Trump is considering a potential peace deal with Iran, with the Pentagon chief warning of the US's capability to resume conflict if demands are not met. Meanwhile, Trump's physician released a report stating the president is in excellent health despite some minor concerns, and the US defense secretary addressed China's military buildup.
Defense Department officials typically avoid partisan politics to maintain the military's apolitical image, but Hegseth is set to campaign for a Republican House candidate.
Gilat, a company providing services to defense departments, has reportedly secured significant military contracts. The firm is also expanding its operational presence and footprint within India.
Scale AI, a company backed by Meta, has been awarded a significant $500 million contract by the U.S. Defense Department.
The 2022 death of a government chemist, who researched Novichok nerve agents, was ruled accidental, but colleagues and family dispute the finding. This incident is drawing scrutiny as a broader investigation into missing scientists expands.
The United States Defense Department is reportedly still making preparations to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, integrating environmental considerations into its strategic planning.
A judge has ruled that the Defense Department must allow reporters access to the Pentagon, stating that the department "cannot simply reinstate an unlawful policy" that had restricted media presence.
A federal court has ruled against artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, denying its motion to lift a 'supply chain risk' label in its ongoing dispute with the Defense Department over the use of AI in warfare.
Pentagon Removes Press Offices After Federal Judge Blocks Trump Restrictions The Defense Department has announced plans to remove media offices from the Pentagon after a…
The US Department of Defense announced it will revise its press practices in accordance with a federal judge's recent ruling that deemed some of its updated policies unconstitutional.
A judge has ruled against restrictions imposed by the Trump administration on Pentagon reporters, upholding press access to the defense department.
A report criticizes the Pentagon for what is described as a 'profligate lobster budget,' highlighting concerns over wasteful spending within the defense department.
The Pentagon has implemented stricter controls over the independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes, following previous criticism from the Defense Department that labeled it 'woke'.
AI developer Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to challenge its 'supply chain risk' designation, with Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI staff publicly urging a US judge to block the Pentagon's decision and prevent a ban on Anthropic's technology in existing defense…
Google is set to supply the Pentagon with AI agents, enabling civilian and military personnel at the Defense Department to develop AI tools using natural language for unclassified tasks.
American startup Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, seeking to block its inclusion on the U.S. defense department's blacklist, marking a new escalation in their dispute.
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Anthropic said it would challenge what it called a legally unsound action “never before publicly applied to an American company”
Former President Donald Trump has instructed the US government to stop using Anthropic AI technology after the company reportedly refused Pentagon demands for unconditional military use.
Here's what smart people are saying about Anthropic versus the Pentagon. Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images Anthropic isn't going to let the Defense Department use Claude as it pleases. CEO…
How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.
Defense Department officials have dismissed allegations that Pete Hegseth frequently disregards professional military counsel, insisting that strategic decisions remain collaborative. Meanwhile, security experts and congressional critics warn that his ongoing personnel purges could undermine institutional readiness and national defense.
Mexican authorities reported that drones, which had been disabling equipment used by Northern Command to monitor officials, were intercepted and destroyed within US borders.
The Iran war has reportedly left 757 US service members wounded, including 580 army soldiers, according to recent reports.
A US judge has temporarily blocked the Defense Department from enforcing its designation of WuXi AppTec Co. as a Chinese military company. This grants temporary relief to the major pharmaceutical contractor amidst ongoing scrutiny.
Military families have expressed outrage after the Pentagon lowered the reported number of U.S. troop deaths in the Iran War from 18 to 14, prompting scrutiny over the Defense Department’s accounting practices.
Despite support from the IDF Chief of Staff and flexibility from the US Defense Department, Israel failed to secure a purchase of 12 advanced Apache helicopters. The missed opportunity is attributed to "budget games."
The US Department of Defense published its fourth batch of documents concerning unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) on its website, including 40 reports, videos, and audio recordings from 1948 to 2025.
Alibaba and Tencent have been dropped by their DC lobbyists to comply with a new US law that bars the Defense Department from working with companies represented by lobbyists who also work for Pentagon-blacklisted entities.
A Pentagon official announced that 1.5 million Defense Department personnel and employees are now utilizing GenAI.mil, the military's enterprise generative artificial intelligence program, on a daily basis.
LDS groups and Utah Republicans are expressing anger after the US Defense Department removed roughly 180 religion codes, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from its list of Christian denominations.
The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office, re-designating it as a 'classified space' and citing privacy concerns, drawing criticism from media organizations over increased restrictions on access.
The Pentagon watchdog is evaluating US military operations involving strikes on alleged drug boats, with reports indicating a probe into these actions. The investigation aims to assess the conduct and effectiveness of these operations.
Swiss Federal Councillor Martin Pfister is facing increasing pressure as negative reports from the defense department continue, complicating his central task of securing urgently needed funds for the army.
Purges within the US Defense Department are consolidating the power of the 'War Secretary' (Hegseth), whose triumphant discourse on Iran is being questioned by the US Vice President.
Lithuania's Ministry of National Defense shared a poignant message on its Facebook page to commemorate April 25th, the day the Department of National Defense was established.
The US Defense Department plans to add 44,500 more troops to its ranks, capitalizing on a recent rebound in military recruiting after years of shortfalls.
The Defense Department wants to keep in place a policy requiring escorts for journalists in the building while it appeals a court decision that tossed out broader restrictions on the media.
A federal judge has said the US Defense Department has not complied with orders to allow journalists access to the Pentagon. New rules have prevented reporters from entering the building without an escort.
Raytheon has been awarded a $773.5 million contract modification deal by the U.S. defense department for radar systems.
Journalists covering the Pentagon are pushing back against new press restrictions announced by the defense department, with a spokesperson indicating that the New York Times plans to challenge the arrangement in court.
The Defense Department has announced a new policy for press access, including closing the Pentagon's main work area for journalists and moving them to an annex, following a federal judge's ruling that previous restrictions were unconstitutional.
The United Arab Emirates' defense department has reported that Swedish nationals are among those injured in recent attacks within the country.
A Wall Street Journal article criticizes the Pentagon for its 'profligate lobster budget,' highlighting concerns about wasteful spending within the defense department.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has leased land on Bolafjall since 1985 for a radar station, with a road built to it. Now, the Ministry, Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður, and the Coast Guard's defense department have reached an agreement for the municipality to take over the road's operation.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with a handful of lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to discuss the company's work with the Defense Department.
A watchdog group alleges that the Defense Department, under Pete Hegseth, spent $22 million on items like steak and lobster in a single month, raising concerns about wasteful spending.
Arguments have begun concerning the Defense Department's decision to restrict press access at the Pentagon.
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US identifies four troops killed in Iran conflict U.S. Army Reserve/Reuters The Defense Department has released the names of 4 service members killed in the Iran conflict. The servicemembers were…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended the company's deal with the Department of War, highlighting stronger safety guardrails than those Anthropic refused. Altman stated their agreement prohibits mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, aiming to foster government-AI lab collaboration. Despite public backlash and support for Anthropic, OpenAI maintains control over its safety protocols.
The US Defense Department has given AI firm Anthropic a deadline to ease usage restrictions on its models, threatening a $200 million contract loss. Anthropic, citing concerns over autonomous weapons and surveillance, has resisted. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged both sides have valid points, suggesting the dispute, while significant, isn't catastrophic for either party.
Defense Department spokesperson Sean Parnell was publicly corrected after posting an angry, factually inaccurate response to a report claiming the Iran conflict would degrade U.S. military readiness.
Chinese memory chip manufacturer CXMT has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense to contest its classification as a Chinese military company. The legal challenge aims to reverse the designation that triggered export restrictions and blacklisting under previous administration orders.
The US Defense Department has initiated an audit of 30 American universities to investigate suspected research ties with 130 institutes in Russia, China, and Iran.
A US judge on Friday barred the Defense Department from including Chinese biotechnology company WuXi AppTec Co on a list of companies believed to support Beijing's military. The judge stated that the government lacked sufficient evidence to justify the decision.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly discussing a multi-billion dollar agreement with the U.S. Defense Department to provide high-end data-center capacity for advanced artificial intelligence models.
NPR discusses with Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman the complexities and implications of the Defense Department's proposal to screen service members' testosterone levels and provide supplementation.
The U.S. Department of Defense has released a fourth set of declassified documents concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs, as part of an ongoing transparency initiative.
Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the US Defense Department in an effort to remove its designation as a 'Chinese military company,' challenging the classification.
The Defense Department made changes to its religious categories after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was not initially tagged as "Christian" on a released list, prompting objections from Mormon lawmakers.
The Pentagon has reportedly elevated the threat level of Israeli espionage against the United States to its highest 'critical' level. This comes amid reports that Israel may have spied on US officials and listened in on US-Iran negotiations.
The Defense Department has barred reporters from using the Pentagon press room, despite a spokesperson's claim that the Trump administration maintains 'the most transparent war department in history'.
AI startup Anthropic has sued the U.S. Defense Department in a D.C. court after the agency declared the company a supply chain risk in March.
A US military chief claimed that 90 percent of Iran's defense industry has been destroyed. He also stated that the Defense Department is not investigating reports of US forces bombing schools and hospitals in Iran.
The US government, under the Trump administration, released a trove of previously classified documents related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The declassified files offered new details on reported sightings and government investigations, though many questions remain unanswered and public reaction was mixed.
A head-on collision between two buses near the Pentagon transit stop resulted in 23 injuries. Among those injured were several Defense Department workers.
The US Navy Secretary is reportedly leaving their position amidst a broader "purge" within the Pentagon. This development signals potential shifts in leadership and policy within the defense department.
The Defense Department has filed a formal notice of its intent to appeal a federal judge’s recent rulings that its press restrictions were unconstitutional.
A high-profile US defense department official overseeing AI efforts allegedly profited up to $24 million from selling xAI stock after the Pentagon entered an agreement with the company, raising concerns about federal law violations.
Reports indicate that staff members of 'Pentagon Pete' are mocking him with a brutal new nickname, highlighting internal dynamics within the defense department.
The Pentagon has tightened press restrictions, requiring accredited journalists to work from an external facility and obtain pre-authorization for entry, following a court ruling against previous access limitations. This move comes after a judge reprimanded the Defense Department for favoring certain media outlets.
A federal judge has ruled that the Defense Department's new press policy, which imposed restrictions leading to an exodus of reporters from the Pentagon, is unconstitutional, rejecting Trump administration curbs on media access.
Google is strengthening its relationship with the Defense Department and is well-positioned to secure AI contracts, benefiting from controversies faced by its competitors.
A Wall Street Journal report highlights the Pentagon's 'profligate lobster budget,' drawing attention to potentially wasteful spending practices within the defense department.
Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, widow of ultraconservative influencer Charlie Kirk, to the advisory board of the US Air Force Academy, a move that has drawn attention and discussion regarding her qualifications.
Late-night television hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel, satirized the Pentagon's alleged lavish spending on items like doughnuts and the Trump administration's inconsistent messaging regarding the Iran conflict.
Pete Hegseth's Defense Department blew through tens of billions in one month ... including huge splurges on steak, lobster, crab, fruit baskets, and furniture.
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.
Anthropic has been blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Defense after refusing to enable domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, sparking global concerns about AI safety and governance.
Sam Altman said on Monday that OpenAI is working with the U.S. Department of Defense to make some changes in their agreement
“Tonight, we reached an agreement with the Department of War to deploy our models in their classified network,” Sam Altman said in a statement.
A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drew a sharp red line 24 hours before the deadline, declaring his company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s final demand to allow unrestricted use of its technology.
The collaboration will help boost demand for Elon Musk's space company, which has contracts with the Defense Department and NASA.