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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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
Detecting and preventing distillation attacks \ Anthropic
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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
A North Carolina elementary school teacher, who identified as a transgender wolf, was fired following complaints from parents regarding inappropriate behavior. The teacher, employed at Mildred B. Pool
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The Pentagon's ongoing conflict with Anthropic over AI model access has created significant challenges for other AI labs negotiating military contracts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for r
Pentagon-Anthropic battle pushes other AI labs into major dilemma
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The Pentagon's ongoing conflict with Anthropic over AI model access has created significant challenges for other AI labs negotiating military contracts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for r
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
In his remarks at the NATO Defense Ministerial, Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby emphasized the need for NATO to adapt to a new era of power politics and large-scale military engagemen
Army makes $5.2 million deal for drone-bashing Bumblebee
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The U.S. Army has secured a $5.2 million contract for the Bumblebee V2 drones, designed to counter unmanned enemy aircraft on future battlefields. This contract was awarded to Perennial Autonomy by th
The military's top authority on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) has issued a warning to bomb technicians against uploading sensitive bomb disposal data into generative artificial intelligence (GenAI
The military's top authority on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) has issued a warning to bomb technicians against uploading sensitive bomb disposal data into generative artificial intelligence (GenAI
Air Force establishing new military zone, expanding existing one in Texas
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The U.S. Air Force is set to establish a new military zone and expand an existing one along the Texas-Mexico border, significantly impacting border security operations. The new Del Rio-Falcon National
GAO: Pentagon and Services Need to Get on Same Page for Tech
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A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report emphasizes the need for alignment between the Pentagon and military services regarding technology priorities. It recommends that the Pentagon's C
The Pentagon has announced plans to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its generative AI platform, GenAI.mil, which currently serves over a million military personnel. The inclusion of ChatGPT is part of
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The Pentagon has announced plans to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its generative AI platform, GenAI.mil, which currently serves over a million military personnel. The inclusion of ChatGPT is part of
AvengerCon VIII, held at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, focused on the data vulnerabilities faced by servicemembers, military families, and veterans in relation to advertising technology (AdTech) and milit
The New Frontline: Technology Is a Modern Warfighting Domain
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The article discusses the critical role of technology as a modern warfighting domain, emphasizing its historical significance and impact on national power. It highlights how the U.S. has maintained it
DOD’s AI acceleration strategy - Nextgov/FCW
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On January 9, 2023, the Department of Defense (DOD) unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceleration Strategy, aiming for the U.S. military to adopt an "AI-first" approach. This strategy is stru
The Pentagon's new guidance emphasizes the use of passive physical defenses like netting and cables to protect critical infrastructure from drone attacks, marking a significant policy shift. Released
VECTOR, an unofficial AI tool developed by a commissioned officer within the U.S. Army, was recently suspended pending a compliance review. The application aimed to assist soldiers in writing performa
Nearly two months after its deployment, GenAI.mil has been adopted as the primary AI platform by five out of six U.S. military branches, with 1.1 million unique users reported. The platform is part of
Average age of new Army recruits up from previous years
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The average age of new Army recruits has increased to 22.7 years in fiscal year 2026, up from 21.1 in the 2010s and 21.7 in the 2000s. This shift is attributed to changes in recruiting strategies, as
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has initiated a two-year "patent holiday," offering free licenses for a selection of its patents to stimulate innovation in the defense industry, particularly