Universal Pictures and Michael Bay are developing a feature film based on a true story about a major U.S. military rescue mission in Iran. The project will dramatize the effort to save two American ai
Defining Cognitive Warfare: A NDAA Mandate Response
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The article responds to a 2026 NDAA mandate requiring the Department of War to define “cognitive warfare” and distinguish it from related information-domain activities such as information operations,
GigEagle is an AI-powered Department of War (DoW) platform designed to uncover and match talent across all service branches, as well as Guard and Reserve components. It connects skilled personnel with
The Pentagon’s counter-drone strategy is shifting after a September exercise in Florida that closely replicated Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on Russia. During Operation Clear Horizon at Eglin Ai
The U.S. Army is exploring whether its Apache attack helicopters can become an effective counter-drone platform, using lessons from Ukraine and Iran. At the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit in Nashvil
RapidRotor AI, a Purdue Hacking for Defense team in Spring 2026, is surveying aerospace, defense, research, and UAV professionals to assess whether AI/ML surrogate models trained on high-fidelity CFD
RapidRotor AI — Community Feedback · H4D Purdue Spring 2026
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RapidRotor AI, a Purdue Hacking for Defense team in Spring 2026, is collecting community feedback to assess whether AI/ML surrogate models trained on high-fidelity CFD data can reduce the long turnaro
SBIR 26.BZ Release 1 opens for submissions on May 6, 2026, through SOFWERX for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. SBIR and STTR are federal programs designed to strengthen the role
GAMBIT — Defense AI Initiative
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GAMBIT is AlphaBriefing's defense technology initiative focused on developing AI tools and analytical frameworks for the Department of War, the intelligence community (IC), and national security. Its
GAMBIT — Defense AI Initiative
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GAMBIT is AlphaBriefing's defense technology initiative focused on developing AI tools and analytical frameworks for the Department of War, the intelligence community (IC), and national security. Its
What Strategy Demands from Influence Practitioners
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The essay discusses the evolving demands placed on influence practitioners within the context of U.S. national security strategy, particularly in light of recent policy documents including the 2025 Na
On February 26, 2026, leaders from the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) held an AI Leadership Forum at Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
The U.S. State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has mandated all American embassies and consulates to engage in coordinated campaigns against foreign propaganda, particularly as the U
The transition from Program Executive Officers (PEOs) to Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) represents a significant shift in the U.S. Department of War's defense acquisition strategy, as articul
The Multidomain Task Force (MDTF) has been central to the U.S. Army's transformation over the past decade, representing a strategic shift toward operating against near-peer adversaries within their we
The U.S. Navy has introduced a new "marketplace" model for acquiring uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), focusing first on medium-sized designs known as Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs). This appr
A federal judge in California has blocked the Pentagon's attempt to label the AI company Anthropic as a "supply chain risk," stating that such actions infringe on the company's constitutional rights.
The Pentagon is shifting its strategy regarding artificial intelligence, reportedly developing alternatives to Anthropic's technology following a breakdown in their $200 million contract. This fallout
The U.S. Department of War (DoW), in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), is inviting vendors to submit proposals for the development of an evaluation infrast
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The recent conflict between the Department of War (DoW) and Anthropic highlights critical questions regarding the future of AI in military and government operations. The DoW has designated Anthropic a
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is dedicated to creating technological innovations that enhance U.S. national security. Its mission includes transforming battlefield casualty car
The article discusses the strategic significance of cognitive warfare as outlined in a NATO report, emphasizing its importance for the U.S. Pentagon in light of recent congressional directives. Cognit
Timeline: Anthropic, OpenAI, and U.S. Government
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In early March 2026, the U.S. Department of War formally designated Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to national security, which CEO Dario Amodei plans to legally challenge. This designation affects
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has publicly criticized OpenAI's recent deal with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), branding the messaging surrounding it as "straight up lies." In a memo to Anthro
Senators from both parties expressed concerns regarding inadequate coordination among the Pentagon, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following two co
U.S. Cyber Command has clarified that a viral message circulating among military personnel, which advised troops to disable location services on their devices and claimed that apps like Uber and Snapc
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a revised agreement with the Pentagon aimed at enhancing protections against domestic surveillance using the company's AI services. The new contract stipulates that Ope
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a revised agreement with the Pentagon aimed at enhancing protections against domestic surveillance using the company's AI services. The new contract stipulates that Ope
U.S. Cyber Command officials have clarified that a viral message warning troops to disable location services and claiming that certain apps were compromised is false. The message, which circulated ami
U.S. Cyber Command officials have clarified that a viral message warning troops to disable location services and claiming that certain apps were compromised is false. The message, which circulated ami
U.S. Cyber Command officials have clarified that a viral message warning troops to disable location services and claiming that certain apps were compromised is false. The message, which circulated ami
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On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against Iran, marking a significant escalation in tensions. The operations, named "Epic Fury" and "Roar of t
Anthropic has identified three industrial-scale campaigns—DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax—engaged in illicit distillation attacks to extract capabilities from its AI model, Claude. These operations in
The Pentagon recently shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone using an anti-drone laser system, raising concerns among lawmakers about communication lapses between federal agencies. The
The U.S. Space Force currently does not deploy armed personnel in space but is open to future possibilities as the strategic landscape evolves. Senior officers indicated that planning encompasses a 15
In a statement dated February 26, 2026, Dario Amodei of Anthropic emphasized the company's commitment to using artificial intelligence (AI) to support national defense and democratic values. Anthropic
The Office of Advocacy is organizing a Small Business Roundtable on March 12, 2026, at 1 PM ET via Microsoft Teams, focusing on the impacts of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Pro
During his visit to Colorado space firms True Anomaly and Sierra Space, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the Pentagon's bureaucratic inefficiencies, framing them as obstacles to effective def
The Pentagon has initiated a review of its tuition assistance programs, particularly those sending service members to prestigious institutions like Harvard, following the revelation that Defense Secre
C-17 Airlifts A Micro Nuclear Reactor For The First Time
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The U.S. military has successfully executed Operation Windlord, marking the first airlift of a nuclear reactor using C-17s. This operation involved transporting the components of the Ward250 micro nuc
The Ultimate High Ground: Space in US Defense Strategy | Military.com
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The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) of the U.S. emphasizes a significant shift towards homeland defense and security in the Western Hemisphere, prioritizing deterrence through strength while mini
The Pentagon is considering cutting ties with AI company Anthropic, potentially designating it as a supply chain risk. This would require any entity wanting to do business with the U.S. military to se
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary airspace closure over El Paso and southern New Mexico, effective from February 10 to February 20, 2023. This closure, categorized as "N
The Department of War (DoW) is addressing the challenges associated with current unmanned aerial systems (UAS) deployment, which requires direct human interaction for operation, limiting scalability a