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Future AI-powered weapons should have moral framework: Ex-UK spy chief
David Omand, the former head of GCHQ, the UK's listening agency, has called for a moral framework for future artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapon systems.
Explosions near Iran's Bandar Abbas after fresh US strikes
The United States has launched a second strike on Iran this week, targeting a site near Bandar Abbas, the strategically important port city located near the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
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.
Iran will be 'blown off...earth' if US vessels attacked: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has issued stern warnings to Iran, saying that the US "can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon."
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.
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.
Seized Iranian ship suspected of carrying dual-use cargo: Report
The United States seized the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman, suspecting it of carrying dual-use goods.
US seizes Iranian cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz
The United States has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, TOUSKA, near the Strait of Hormuz.
Vance, US delegation leave Pakistan after failed agreement with Iran
A United States delegation, headed by Vice President JD Vance, has left Islamabad without reaching an agreement with Iran.
US Navy's $200 million drone goes missing over Hormuz
A United States Navy drone, an MQ-4C Triton, has reportedly gone missing over the Strait of Hormuz after declaring an in-flight emergency.
Why Iran sees Gulf data centers as strategic war targets
In a major shift in modern warfare, Iran has been targeting commercial data centers and tech-related infrastructure across the Gulf.
Mystery drones spotted over army base where Rubio, Hegseth live
Unidentified drones have been spotted over Fort McNair, an army base in Washington, where United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reside, the Washington Post reported.
Trump administration pushes new rules for AI firms
The Trump administration is pushing for stringent regulations on civilian artificial intelligence (AI) contracts.
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.
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.
'Shouldn't have rushed..': Altman admits Pentagon deal looked opportunistic
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has admitted that the company's recent deal with the US Department of Defense was rushed.
Will US send boots on ground in Iran? Trump speaks
United States President Donald Trump has said he wouldn't rule out the possibility of deploying ground troops in Iran if required.
Why OpenAI rushed to ink military deal amid ethics backlash
OpenAI has clarified the reason behind its hasty deal with the US Department of Defense (DoD) for artificial intelligence (AI) use.
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.
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.
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.
Claude was used by US military during Nicolas Maduro's capture
The US military employed Anthropic's artificial intelligence model, Claude, in its operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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.
Investor makes fortune betting on Maduro's capture: Insider trading involved?
Just before the US military attacked Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro, a new account on Polymarket made some highly questionable investments.
Trump designates fentanyl as 'weapon of mass destruction'
United States President Donald Trump has officially classified illicit fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" in an executive order.
Satellites are leaking secrets!
A team of researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and the University of Maryland has uncovered a major security flaw in satellite communications.
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.
China's rapid progress in space-based military tech is concerning: US
China is advancing "breathtakingly fast" in space military technologies, posing a strategic threat to the United States, US Space Force (USSF) Commander General Stephen Whiting has said.
Did US use Indian airspace for Iran operation? PIB clarifies
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked claims that the US military used Indian airspace for its Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
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.
US defense secretary warns Mexico of action against drug cartels
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly warned Mexican officials that the US military is prepared to take "unilateral action" against drug cartels.
4 killed after US military-contracted plane crashes in southern Philippines
A US military-contracted plane crashed in a rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, southern Philippines, on Thursday.
Helicopter, passenger plane collide near Washington DC; 18 bodies recovered
A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, flying for American Airlines, collided with a Blackhawk military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night.
OpenAI partners with Anduril to supply AI to US military
OpenAI has announced a strategic partnership with billionaire Palmer Luckey's defense start-up Anduril Industries. The collaboration aims to bolster the US military's defenses against unmanned aerial attacks.
US military testing AI-powered machine guns to take down drones
The US Army is looking at a revolutionary way to combat the growing menace of drone attacks, WIRED reported.
Judge reinstates plea deal for 9/11 masterminds; no death penalty
Air Force Colonel and Judge Matthew McCall has reportedly reinstated the controversial plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Boeing considering asset sales to strengthen financial position: Report
US aerospace company Boeing is reportedly mulling over selling off assets to strengthen its shaky finances.
Elon Musk believes UFO sightings are US government's secret weapons
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has weighed in on the recent spate of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings in the United States.
Iran-Israel conflict driving up oil price; will it affect India
The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have led to a marginal spike in global oil prices.
WWII-era US bomb explodes at Japanese airport, 80 flights canceled
An unexploded World War II-era bomb from the United States went off at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Wednesday.
WikiLeaks founder to make first public statement post-prison release today
Julian Assange, the guy behind WikiLeaks, is all set for his first public appearance since getting out of prison. Today, he'll be speaking at the Council of Europe.
Intel to spin off chipmaking business amid financial struggles
Intel has announced its decision to spin off its chipmaking division, a move aimed at reversing significant financial losses and a declining stock price.