CNN reports that senior U.S. military commanders approved strikes on Iran despite warnings in Pentagon databases that some target intelligence was badly outdated. According to three sources familiar w
A new Intercept investigation found that women serving in the Army face a higher homicide risk than male soldiers, reversing the usual pattern seen in civilian life. The report, based on more than 14
A new Intercept investigation found that women serving in the Army face a higher homicide risk than male soldiers, reversing the usual pattern seen in civilian life. The report, based on more than 14
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has created a new Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for autonomy and unmanned systems, called DRPM-UxS, to consolidate much of the Pentagon’s drone-related work under o
Anthropic regained access for its Claude Fable 5 AI model after agreeing to add a new security safeguard requested by the Trump administration, according to people familiar with the matter. The measur
In this satirical Onion article, Palantir announces that it has acquired the Pentagon for $800 billion in a bid to expand its role in militarized surveillance and defense technology. CEO Alex Karp cla
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced in Brussels that the Trump administration will conduct a six-month review of U.S. force posture and funding tied to NATO as part of an effort to build “NATO
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A major flu outbreak has sickened nearly 160 troops at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, less than two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended the requirement for U.S. troops to
The National Artificial Intelligence Association (NAIA) announced that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will speak at its inaugural Defense Innovation Dinner on Thursday, June 11, in Arlington, Virginia.
Pentagon Claims Daily PT Fixed Military Readiness Crisis
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In this satirical Duffel Blog article, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims that requiring an hour of daily physical training has solved many of the military’s most serious problems, including procur
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks unveiled the Pentagon’s new “Replicator” initiative, designed to counter China’s rapid military buildup by rapidly fielding thousands of autonomous systems a
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that “joint warfighting ability” be added as a factor in evaluating officers and noncommissioned officers for promotion. In a May 20 memo confirmed as authen
The Intercept reports that Al-Fassel and Pishtaz News appear to be ordinary Middle Eastern news sites in Arabic, Farsi, and English, but are actually part of a U.S.-government-funded propaganda networ
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The US, UK and Australia have announced a new Aukus project to develop underwater drone technology, known as uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), to protect undersea cables and strengthen defence capabi
At a defense forum, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth softened earlier rhetoric about China while still reaffirming strong American commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific. The AP report says Heg
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U.S. Special Operations Command is planning a new drone testing and training site in Mississippi as the Pentagon races to adapt to rapidly advancing autonomous warfare. The proposed “Autonomous Warfar
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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 U.S. military is using an AI-enabled, joint command-and-control network to support “Project Freedom,” a campaign aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and countering
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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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators that the Trump administration believes the “clock” for seeking congressional approval for the Iran war has paused because a ceasefire is in effect. Unde
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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.
Was the Iran War Caused by AI Psychosis? | House of Saud
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AI sycophancy, RLHF bias, and Ender's Foundry simulations shaped Operation Epic Fury. 7 planning assumptions failed in 23 days as the Iran war defied every AI prediction.
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
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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