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The U.S. Army is facing a sudden budget shortfall of an estimated $4 billion to $6 billion and is responding by sharply reducing training across multiple units, according to internal documents and U.S
Three U.S. Navy destroyers — USS Truxton, USS Mason and USS Rafael Peralta — came under attack Thursday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. “self-defense strikes” on Iranian targets,
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the fragile ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, despite renewed hostilities after Iran attacked U.S. forces and the commercial ships they were pr
The article compares the Vietnam War with the 2026 Iran conflict, arguing that both were launched with unrealistic expectations, weak public explanations, and no clear exit strategy. The author, a for
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President Donald Trump said his administration is reviewing a possible reduction in the number of US troops stationed in Germany, with a decision expected soon. The announcement came after a public cl
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
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after a security incident outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly fired Navy Secretary John Phelan after Phelan refused to ignore a federal judge’s ruling related to Senator Mark Kelly. The dispute centers on Kelly’s video u
The US military will no longer require service members to receive an annual flu shot, according to a new policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In a video posted to social media, Hegseth
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At the Halifax International Security Forum, Matt Gurney argues that America’s absence was the defining feature of the event. He describes the forum as a major Canadian “soft power” gathering for defe
CNN reports that Russia is helping Iran’s war effort by sharing intelligence on the locations and movements of American troops, ships, and aircraft, according to people familiar with US intelligence.
The commentary "Tactical Success, Strategic Failure? Washington Walks the Path to Defeat in Iran" by Ryan Evans reflects on the U.S. military actions against Iran initiated by the Trump administration
Courtney Williams, a former member of Delta Force, the U.S. Army's elite unit, shares her tumultuous experience in a male-dominated environment that often prioritized appearance over capability. Recru
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Former President Donald Trump has threatened to jail journalists in an effort to uncover the source of a leak regarding the rescue of a second American airman after the shoot-down of an F-15 fighter j
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested the resignation and immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, signaling a shift in leadership aimed at aligning with Hegseth's and Pre
The U.S. Marine Corps has established Digital Transformation Teams (DXT) to spearhead the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems aimed at improving operational readiness and rapid respons
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.
On February 4, 2026, the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Innovation Campus, located at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, achieved a significant milestone by earning the Education
A federal judge in San Francisco, Rita Lin, granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration, allowing the AI startup to challenge its recent blacklisting by the Defense Dep
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.
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Since the onset of the war in Iran, U.S. military officials have been producing daily video montages for President Donald Trump, highlighting successful strikes on Iranian targets. The montages, lasti
On March 23, 2026, the Air Force issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking partners for the production of lightweight, one-way attack drones intended for special operations forces, as part of a b
A recent leak from a military briefing to ABC News indicates a serious security breach at Barksdale Air Force Base, a key U.S. military installation housing B-52H bombers capable of carrying nuclear w
A US F-35 fighter jet was damaged and made an emergency landing at a US air base in the Middle East after being hit during a combat mission over Iran. According to US Central Command spokesperson Capt
Drones were detected at Fort Lesley J. McNair, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were present. The incident raises concerns about security, especially given the h
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. Army has awarded Anduril Industries a significant $20 billion contract aimed at enhancing counter-drone capabilities. Announced by the Pentagon, this firm fixed-price agreement is designed to
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has presented a significant challenge for the U.S. military's anti-drone capabilities, particularly following the effective use of drones by both Ukraine and Russia
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Mar 12
Four Skydio X10D drone systems were stolen from the 326th Division Engineer Battalion at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, between November 21 and 24, 2025, according to the Army Criminal Investigation Divisio
The Pentagon's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) has released new guidelines focused on counter-drone technology, emphasizing the need for standardized testing while complying with federal
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Mar 11
The U.S. is set to deploy the Merops anti-drone system to the Middle East, following its successful use against Russian drones in Ukraine. This decision, reported by two U.S. officials, aims to enhanc
Last year, Ukrainian officials attempted to sell the U.S. their advanced technology for intercepting Iranian-made attack drones, specifically targeting the Shahed drones that have been a threat to U.S
Hegseth demands Cyberdyne remove guardrails from Skynet
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Mar 9
In a controversial move, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged Cyberdyne Systems, a leading developer of military robotic technology, to eliminate safety protocols from its Skynet AI system. His de
According to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), over 200 complaints from U.S. military personnel allege that military commanders have framed U.S. strikes on Iran as part of a biblical p
In a recent analysis, Jeet Heer discusses the troubling evolution of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, particularly under the Trump administration. The war, described as one lacking a clear rati
A recent report from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) reveals that over 200 U.S. troops have complained about military commanders using extremist Christian rhetoric to justify involvem
Timeline: Anthropic, OpenAI, and U.S. Government
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Mar 6
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
In the week leading up to a deadly Iranian drone strike on March 1, 2023, which killed six U.S. service members at a tactical operations center in Kuwait, Iranian intelligence reportedly tracked U.S.
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Mar 3
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
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 public dispute between Anthropic, a prominent AI technology supplier, and the US Department of Defense (DoD) highlights tensions surrounding the ethical use of AI in military applications. The con
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
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei until Friday to allow the Pentagon unrestricted access to its AI model, Claude, or face severe consequences. In a tense meeting, Heg
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 82nd Airborne Division's intelligence battalion has developed its own AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and reduce administrative burdens, enabling rapid global deployment capabilities. S
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