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Anthropic warns government attitudes could affect its business
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, has warned that its business could be impacted by government perceptions and attitudes toward the company and its technology.
Grok reportedly backed Trump's plan to capture Venezuela's president: Report
US President Donald Trump held secret meeting with Elon Musk in December 2025, TIME reported.
Massive data breach hits US military, exposing millions of records
The US government is warning millions of current and former military personnel that their personal information was compromised in a recent data breach.
US completes troop withdrawal from Iraq
The Pentagon on Wednesday confirmed that the final United States troops deployed to Iraq as part of an anti-ISIL (ISIS) mission have left the country.
Pentagon taps Musk, Luckey to rethink how US fights wars
The US Department of Defense has enlisted tech mogul Elon Musk and Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey to help define the future of warfare.
Trump hosts private dinner for Anthropic CEO amid AI spat
US President Donald Trump hosted a dinner for Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Sunday night.
Anthropic remains a national security risk, US court rules
Anthropic, a leading AI research lab, has suffered a major setback in its legal battle with the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Trump says he's AI's best 'guardrail' amid 'SICK conspiracy'
United States President Donald Trump has dismissed calls for increased government oversight of artificial intelligence (AI), claiming that he is a sufficient "guardrail" against rogue technology.
US airman shot down by Iran shares harrowing rescue story
An American airman, identified only by the call sign "Bravo," has recounted the terrifying details of his rescue from Iran after his aircraft was shot down in April.
Iran captures US submarine after its 5 oil tankers attacked
The Iranian navy has reportedly captured a US military unmanned underwater vehicle, known as a Dive-LD, at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz after the US struck five oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran's Kharg Island on Tuesday.
Pentagon gets its own ChatGPT and Grok for military use
The Pentagon has launched its own versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and xAI's Grok, giving 3 million civilian and military personnel access to these advanced generative AI tools.
US to acquire 35% stake in Venezuelan oil firm
The US government is planning to acquire a 35% passive stake in North American Blue Energy Partners, an energy company owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt.
CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's leading memory chip manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense.
Trump-era sanctions against Anthropic illegal, US judge rules
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's sanctions against AI giant Anthropic were illegal.
Regional war could trigger nuclear escalation, US defense official warns
A Pentagon official has warned that a regional conflict could lead to the use of nuclear weapons, potentially resulting in a wider escalation.
US opposes Apple using Chinese memory chips
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has advised Apple against sourcing memory chips from China.
US loses $1.3B worth of Reaper drones in Iran conflict
The United States military has reportedly lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in its ongoing conflict with Iran.
OpenAI's hiring of ex-Trump official draws criticism from White House
OpenAI's recent appointment of Dean Ball, a former Trump administration official, has sparked a major controversy.
'Cold orb' flying: What's in Pentagon's new UFO files?
The Pentagon has released a new batch of declassified UFO files, including never-before-seen footage, renderings, and documents.
US military to start using lasers in combat
The US Department of Defence is making a major shift in its defense strategy by adding high-energy laser weapons to its combat arsenal.
Iran war has depleted 80% of US's missile interceptors: Report
The United States military is running dangerously low on interceptors for its key missile defense systems, sources told CNN.
Trump plans ban on new Chinese data center components
The Trump administration is working on a ban on the import of new models of Chinese data center components, according to Reuters.
Pentagon updates war casualty database; shows over 600 casualties
The Pentagon has updated its official war casualty database, revealing a significant increase in the number of troops wounded in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Apple, Micron clash before Trump over Chinese chip suppliers
Apple is facing resistance from Micron, the only sizable US maker of memory chips, in its bid to use memory chips from Chinese suppliers.
SpaceX in talks with Pentagon for AI computing deal
SpaceX is in talks with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to provide data center capacity worth billions of dollars, according to The Wall Street Journal.
White House names Harvard astrophysicist to lead UFO investigation panel
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed as the head of the White House's newly formed Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Science Advisory Council.
OpenAI, Google sold AI models to blacklisted Chinese firms
OpenAI and Google have been selling their advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Chinese companies on a Pentagon blacklist.
Trump administration close to restoring access to Anthropic's Fable 5
The Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, Fable 5, according to Axios.
Apple seeks approval to source chips from blacklisted Chinese firm
Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for permission to buy memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese company currently on the Pentagon's blacklist, according to Financial Times.
Lockheed Martin wins $35B Pentagon deal to boost THAAD production
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth up to $35 billion by the Pentagon.
China threatens US over blacklist of leading tech firms
China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the US Defense Department's recent decision to add several major Chinese companies to its blacklist.
Meet Corsair, Indian-American co-founded drone boat that rescued Apache crew
An autonomous drone boat, the Corsair, developed by Texas-based Saronic Technologies, has made history by rescuing two crew members of a downed US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.
US intelligence warns Israel is spying on American officials: Report
United States intelligence assessments have reportedly raised concerns over alleged Israeli espionage activities targeting American officials negotiating with Iran.
Anthropic engineers helping US deploy Mythos AI for cyber operations
The United States National Security Agency (NSA) is using Anthropic's advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Mythos, to plan global cyber operations, according to Financial Times.
Anthropic nears $1 trillion valuation ahead of IPO
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has raised a whopping $65 billion in its latest funding round.
SpaceX wins $2.3B satellite communication contract from US Space Force
The US Space Force has awarded a massive $2.29 billion contract to SpaceX.
Iran has destroyed US drones worth $1B: Report
Iran has reportedly destroyed over two dozen MQ-9 Reaper drones operated by the United States since the conflict began.
Trump posts AI Gulf map with US flag, explosion pictures
United States President Donald Trump has shared a series of AI-generated images on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump may resume strikes on Iran if talks fail
United States President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a major decision on Iran.
Floating objects, flickering lights: What Pentagon's newly-released UFO files reveal
The Pentagon has released a trove of previously classified documents related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs.
Microsoft, Google to share upcoming AI models with US government
Leading tech giants Microsoft, Google, and Elon Musk's xAI have agreed to share their upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) models with the US government.
Pentagon strikes AI deals with Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has signed deals with tech giants NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Reflection AI.
US naval blockade has cost Iran $4.8B in oil revenue
The US blockade in the Gulf of Oman and nearby maritime routes has reportedly cost Iran nearly $4.8 billion in oil revenue, Axios reported citing Pentagon estimates.
US intelligence agency tests Anthropic's Mythos for software vulnerabilities
The US National Security Agency (NSA) is quietly testing Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence system, Mythos, for detecting software vulnerabilities.
Google says it's 'proud' of Pentagon deal amid employee backlash
Google has defended its partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD) in artificial intelligence (AI) projects, despite internal criticism.
US military campaign in Iran has cost $25 billion: Pentagon
The United States's military campaign in Iran has cost a staggering $25 billion, a senior Pentagon official revealed on Wednesday. This is the first official estimate of the financial burden of the conflict.
Why Trump administration seeks to mend ties with Anthropic
The Donald Trump administration is reversing its stance on the use of Anthropic's artificial intelligence (AI) tools by federal government agencies.
Pentagon to use Google's AI models for classified projects
Google has inked a deal with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to use its artificial intelligence (AI) models for classified government work.
Iran strikes on US bases far worse than disclosed: Report
Recent Iranian strikes on United States military bases in the Persian Gulf have caused extensive damage, NBC News reported. The destruction is far worse than previously disclosed, with repairs likely to cost billions of dollars.
Iran war burns through US's critical missile stockpiles
The United States may have used up nearly half of its Patriot missile interceptors in the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a new analysis.
Ukraine's 'Sky Map' now guards US base in Saudi
The United States has deployed Ukraine's Sky Map counter-drone system at the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
US military seeks $54B funding for drones in 2027 budget
The US Department of Defense has proposed a historic $1.5 trillion budget for the next fiscal year, with a major focus on drone warfare and counter-drone technology.
US security agency using Anthropic's AI despite blacklist
The US National Security Agency (NSA) is using Anthropic's advanced Mythos Preview model, according to Axios.
Pete Hegseth quotes 'Pulp Fiction's fake Bible verse during sermon
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was allegedly caught quoting a passage from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction during a Pentagon prayer service.
Iran war could cost US taxpayers $1 trillion: Harvard prof
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran could end up costing American taxpayers $1 trillion, a Harvard academic has warned.
Trump administration appeals court decision in Anthropic ruling
The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's ruling that temporarily halted the Pentagon's ban on Anthropic.
'Grab their oil installations': Trump resurfaces 1987 interview on Iran
United States President Donald Trump has resurfaced a 1987 interview where he advocated for seizing Iranian oil installations.
Trump considering military operation to extract Iran's uranium: Report
United States President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling a ground operation in Iran.
'My favorite thing is to take oil in Iran': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of taking control of Iran's Kharg Island, the country's main oil export hub.
Iranian strike wounds 12 US troops at Saudi Arabia base
At least 12 United States service members were wounded in an Iranian missile strike at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
Iran readies 1 million fighters for possible US ground invasion
Iran has reportedly mobilized over one million troops in anticipation of a possible United States ground invasion.
Judge backs Anthropic, temporarily blocks Pentagon ban
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, in its legal battle with the Trump administration.
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, lays out 5 conditions
Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal from the United States and laid out five conditions of its own.
Iranian airstrikes on US bases cause $800 million damage: Report
Iranian airstrikes on United States military bases in the Middle East have caused an estimated $800 million in damage within the first two weeks of the conflict.
'Hit and obliterate': Trump threatens Iran's power plants over Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to "hit and obliterate" Iran's power plants if the country does not end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Judge blocks Trump-era Pentagon press policy over free speech concerns
A federal judge has blocked a controversial Pentagon press access policy implemented by the Trump administration.
Iran fires missiles at Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean
Iran has reportedly launched two ballistic missiles at the United States-United Kingdom military base in Diego Garcia, located in the Indian Ocean.
USS Gerald Ford headed for repairs after 30-hour fire onboard
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, is headed for repairs in Crete, Greece, after suffering a major fire incident.
Pentagon, Anthropic are not getting back together anytime soon
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) models, following a fallout with Anthropic.
US identifies six airmen killed in Iraq plane crash
The United States Department of Defense has identified the six airmen who died in a plane crash in western Iraq on Thursday.
Palmer Luckey's Anduril wins $20B contract from US Army
The US Army has awarded a massive contract worth up to $20 billion to Anduril Industries, a leading defense start-up co-founded by Palmer Luckey.
US spent $11.3B in 1st week of Iran war: Pentagon
The Pentagon has revealed that the US spent an estimated $11.3 billion in the first week of its war against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury.
Anthropic discusses AI joint venture with private equity firms
Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, is reportedly in talks with a number of private equity firms including Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman.
Anthropic sues Pentagon over 'supply chain risk' label
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has filed two lawsuits against the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Why 700,000 US tech workers are at odds with Pentagon
A coalition of tech worker organizations and unions in the US, representing some 700,000 employees, has called on major tech companies to reject Pentagon's demands over artificial intelligence (AI) safety guardrails.
Video appears to show US missile striking Iranian school compound
A video released by Iranian state media appears to show a United States cruise missile hitting a building at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval base adjacent to an elementary school in Minab.