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Pentagon Boosts Missile Defense Production Amid Iran Tensions
Worldjutarnji-list23d ago

Pentagon Boosts Missile Defense Production Amid Iran Tensions

The US Department of Defense has signed extensive framework agreements with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to significantly increase the production of components for Patriot and THAAD air and missile defense systems, suggesting the potential 'war with Iran' has 'drained' American resources.

Italy Can Now Arm F-35 Jets with Domestic Missiles
Worldil-sole-24-ore1mo ago

Italy Can Now Arm F-35 Jets with Domestic Missiles

Italy has gained the capability to arm its F-35 fighter jets with its own missiles, rather than being limited to US-made weaponry, following a $74.2 million contract awarded to Lockheed Martin by the US Department of Defense.

US War with Iran Cost $40 Billion, Study Finds
Politicsindex-hr2mo ago

US War with Iran Cost $40 Billion, Study Finds

A preliminary analysis by the American Center for Strategic Studies (CSIS) estimates that the US Department of Defense incurred costs of approximately $40 billion due to the war with Iran, a financial burden largely borne by ordinary Americans.

Pentagon Releases New UFO Files Detailing Glowing Orbs and Strange Lights
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Pentagon Releases New UFO Files Detailing Glowing Orbs and Strange Lights

The US Department of Defense has released a new batch of classified documents and videos related to UFOs, including witness accounts of glowing, red orbs and other unusual lights. The files offer strange observations but few definitive conclusions.

Pentagon Skips Global Force Posture Review Release, Raising USFK Concerns
WorldrzeczpospolitaKorea Herald5mo ago2 sources

Pentagon Skips Global Force Posture Review Release, Raising USFK Concerns

The US Department of Defense has decided to cease publishing its Global Posture Review, a key document detailing global troop deployments, breaking decades of tradition and raising concerns in Seoul over the future of US troop deployments, though immediate impact is deemed unlikely.

Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Label
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Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Label

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…

How the Pentagon picks what drones to buy in a Chinese-dominated market
TechnologyBusiness Insider6mo ago

How the Pentagon picks what drones to buy in a Chinese-dominated market

The Blue UAS List has a rigorous process for selecting drones that US military personnel can use. US Army photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Herrera The Pentagon has a list of drones approved for military personnel to buy and use. The Blue UAS List is one of the ways DoD is dealing with China's dominance of the drone market and supply chain. DoD has a larger focus on buying more drones and boosting US drone production. The US Department of Defense is rapidly embracing drones across the services an...

Alibaba Sues Pentagon Over Blacklist Designation
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Alibaba Sues Pentagon Over Blacklist Designation

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Pentagon, seeking its removal from a blacklist that designates it as a 'Chinese military company.' Alibaba asserts that it is not a military company and the designation is unfounded.

Google Signs Classified AI Deal With Pentagon
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Google Signs Classified AI Deal With Pentagon

Google has reportedly signed a deal with the Pentagon to provide its artificial intelligence models for classified government work. This agreement allows the US Department of Defense to utilize Google's AI technology in sensitive operations.

Pentagon Orders More Missiles to Replenish Middle East War Stockpiles
PoliticsmorgunbladidBusiness Insiderdelfi-lt+3index-hrJakarta Postvanguard-ng5mo ago6 sources

Pentagon Orders More Missiles to Replenish Middle East War Stockpiles

The US Department of Defense announced three contracts with defense contractors to increase missile production and other parts, aiming to replenish dwindling supplies used in the Middle East conflict, with The Jakarta Post also reporting on the Pentagon's order for more missiles.

How much the war in Iran costs America
Worldcdm-me5mo ago

How much the war in Iran costs America

The first six days of the war in Iran cost more than $11.3 billion, US Department of Defense officials said at a closed briefing for senators, according to three sources familiar with the matter...

OpenAI's Head of Robotics Resigns Over Pentagon Deal
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OpenAI's Head of Robotics Resigns Over Pentagon Deal

Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's head of robotics, has resigned from the company, citing a matter of 'principle' following OpenAI's deal with the Pentagon.

Pentagon Reviews US Nuclear Strategy Under Trump Administration
Worldfazdigi24luxemburger-wort15d ago3 sources

Pentagon Reviews US Nuclear Strategy Under Trump Administration

The US Department of Defense is reviewing its nuclear strategy under the Trump administration, with an official stating the objective is to maintain deterrence and stability. This reorientation aims to reassess the nation's approach to nuclear weapons.

US suspends defense cooperation with Canada
Politicsindex-hr3mo ago

US suspends defense cooperation with Canada

The US Department of Defense is suspending part of its military cooperation with Canada due to growing tensions between the two neighboring countries, a senior Pentagon official confirmed.