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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.
Palmer Luckey wants $1B to bring back 90s game consoles
Palmer Luckey, billionaire founder of Anduril Industries and former Oculus creator, is pitching a $1 billion plan to revive 1990s gaming consoles, Financial Times reports.
Who's Caitlin Kalinowski? OpenAI robotics chief resigns over Pentagon deal
Caitlin Kalinowski, the head of OpenAI's robotics team, has resigned from her position.
Trump administration pushes new rules for AI firms
The Trump administration is pushing for stringent regulations on civilian artificial intelligence (AI) contracts.
'Irrational obstacle': Pentagon tech chief on Anthropic's AI safety rules
The US Department of Defense's Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael has publicly criticized AI company Anthropic.
Investigation points to US military's role in Iran school massacre
An investigation by The New York Times and Reuters has found that the deadly airstrike on an Iranian girls' school on February 28 could have been carried out by the US military.
Anthropic to challenge Pentagon's 'supply-chain risk' label
Anthropic is preparing to challenge the US Department of Defense's (DoD) decision to classify it as a supply-chain risk in court.
Pentagon officially classifies Anthropic as supply-chain risk after AI standoff
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has officially classified tech company Anthropic and its products as a supply-chain risk.
India responded to distress call of Iran ship: Navy
The Indian Navy on Thursday said it launched search and rescue operations for the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean after being hit by a torpedo fired from a United States submarine.
Palantir faces tough task of severing ties with Anthropic
Palantir, a leading tech company, is facing the tough task of severing its ties with Anthropic. This comes after a dispute between the AI lab and the Pentagon over safety protocols.
'Straight-up lies': Anthropic CEO slams OpenAI's messaging on defense deal
Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei has criticized OpenAI's recent deal with the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Claude becomes most downloaded app in US amid Pentagon dispute
Anthropic's chatbot, Claude, has become the most downloaded app in the US Apple App Store.
'Cutting off snake's head': US 'destroys' Iran Revolutionary Guard's headquarters
The United States military on Monday announced that it has destroyed the headquarters of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran in a major strike.
'We'll survive': Dario Amodei on US government ban on Anthropic
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has downplayed the impact of a recent ban imposed by the Trump administration.
OpenAI inks controversial deal as Pentagon cuts ties with Anthropic
OpenAI has signed a deal with the US Department of War to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) models on their classified networks.
Anthropic to sue Pentagon over 'supply chain risk' label
Anthropic has announced its plan to sue the Pentagon over a recent ruling that classifies it as a supply-chain risk.
Pentagon designates Anthropic as 'supply chain risk,' terminates $200M contract
The Pentagon, through Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, designated AI start-up Anthropic as a "Supply Chain Risk" after President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's products.
'Avoid military ties': Employees urge Google amid Anthropic-Pentagon clash
Over 100 employees at Google have signed a letter urging the tech giant to steer clear of any potential military entanglements.
Anthropic CEO resists Pentagon's push for full AI control
Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei has refused the Pentagon's request for unrestricted access to its artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Why Pentagon is clashing with Anthropic over Claude AI use
The Pentagon is embroiled in a protracted dispute with AI firm Anthropic over the use of its Claude AI system.
AI shouldn't decide war outcomes: OpenAI CEO on military use
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned against the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in making critical military decisions.
Trump orders Pentagon to release UFO info, calls it 'important'
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon and other federal agencies to release information on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and extraterrestrial life.
SpaceX in race to build autonomous drone swarms for Pentagon
Elon Musk's SpaceX and its subsidiary xAI are competing in a secret Pentagon contest, Bloomberg News reported.
Pentagon may end AI partnership with Anthropic over usage restrictions
The US Department of Defense is mulling the termination of its partnership with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic.
Pentagon wants AI everywhere, including top-secret systems
The Pentagon is pushing leading artificial intelligence (AI) firms like OpenAI and Anthropic to integrate their AI tools into classified networks with fewer restrictions than these companies typically impose on users.
Pentagon, Anthropic clash over limits on military AI use
The Pentagon and artificial intelligence (AI) developer Anthropic are at odds over the use of military AI technology.
US aircraft carrier, warships reach Middle East amid Iran tensions
The United States Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has reached the Middle East region after being diverted from Indo-Pacific operations.
US could hit Iran in 24 hours, warn European officials
Two European officials have said that a US military intervention in Iran appeared likely, with one telling Reuters it could come in the next 24 hours.
Iran admits 2,000 killed in protests; opposition outlet estimates 12,000
Around 2,000 people have been killed in Iran protests since December 28, an Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, blaming "terrorists" for the deaths of civilians and security personnel.
Why ex-NASA astronaut Mark Kelly has sued Pentagon, Pete Hegseth
United States Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
US military kills 4 in latest Pacific boat strike
The United States military carried out another airstrike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing four men suspected of drug trafficking.
'Keep dreaming': Khamenei denies claims US destroyed Iranian nuclear sites
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dismissed United States President Donald Trump's claims that US airstrikes in June destroyed Iran's nuclear facilities.
US strikes 5th vessel off Venezuelan coast, killing 6
The United States has struck another vessel off the Venezuelan coast, killing six people. The incident is the fifth of its kind since September and comes amid President Donald Trump's intensified war on drugs.
NASA to stop a $500M spacecraft from crashing to Earth
NASA has awarded a $30 million contract to Katalyst Space Technologies, a start-up based in Arizona.
US depleted quarter of high-end missile interceptors during Israel-Iran war
The United States deployed around a quarter of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile interceptors during the recent Israel-Iran conflict, CNN reported, citing two sources familiar with the operation.
Musk's xAI launches 'Grok for Government' after Pentagon contract
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has announced a new suite of AI models called "Grok for Government."
US pauses weapons shipments to Ukraine due to declining stockpiles
The United States is pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine amid concerns over its dwindling stockpiles.
US bombers flew 37 hours to hit Iran with bombs
The United States launched a major military operation against Iran, targeting its nuclear program late Saturday.
'Pizza Index' resurfaces amid Israel-Iran tensions: What's the theory?
Amid the rising Israel-Iran tensions, a bizarre theory linking pizza orders to global crises has resurfaced.
Pentagon planted Area 51 UFO conspiracies to hide something else
The United States military stoked UFO conspiracy theories, including those involving aliens at Area 51, to conceal classified weapons programs, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Pentagon halts gender-affirming healthcare for transgender troops
The Pentagon has decided to stop gender-affirming healthcare for transgender service members, a memo seen by Reuters said.
US defense secretary leaked Yemen war plans to family: Report
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire after he reportedly shared sensitive military information regarding imminent strikes on Yemen with his family via a private Signal group chat.
Why Pentagon wants to lay off 60,000 civilian employees
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is set to make deep job cuts, with plans to reduce its workforce by 50,000-60,000 civilian positions.
Pentagon to deploy AI in military operations via 'Thunderforge' program
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a prototype contract to leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm Scale AI.