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The Pentagon released video of US military strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident raises immediate concerns about energy supply security and potential escalation in one of the world's most critical oil shipping lanes.
The Pentagon will withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany, its largest European base, reducing the U.S. military footprint on the continent. Germany is using the announcement to press European partners to take on greater responsibility for their own defense.
The Pentagon has contracted Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to run AI tools on classified military networks. The move follows a dispute with Anthropic over AI usage terms and reflects a deliberate DoD strategy to spread risk across multiple vendors.
The Pentagon has signed deals with seven AI companies to deploy artificial intelligence systems inside classified environments. The move comes as the department navigates a standoff with Anthropic and growing concern about AI use in potential conflict with Iran.
The Pentagon has cleared OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, xAI, and startup Reflection to provide AI tools for classified use, while dropping Anthropic over a supply-chain risk designation.
President Trump confirmed the US naval blockade on Iran's ports will remain until Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal. The move targets Iran's oil exports and broader trade, raising questions about escalation risk. Democrats questioned Pentagon leaders about the military and diplomatic path forward.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced Democratic lawmakers for the first time since the US entered a war with Iran, costing $25 billion so far. Hegseth dismissed criticism as "reckless, feckless and defeatist," signalling the administration has no plans to change course. The war's cost and justification are now set to
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress the U.S.-Iran war has cost $25 billion, his first Capitol Hill appearance since the conflict started. He sharply criticized lawmakers in both parties who have questioned the war. The figure sets a baseline for future spending debates and potential oversight moves.
A senior Pentagon official put the U.S. war in Iran at $25 billion in costs so far, marking the first official military price estimate for the conflict. The figure sets a baseline for congressional budget debates and defense spending expectations.
Google has signed a classified AI contract with the US Pentagon, The Information reports. The deal's financial terms and scope are undisclosed due to its classified status. It marks a significant shift for Google, which stepped back from Pentagon AI work in 2018 after internal employee protests.
An internal Pentagon email has proposed suspending Spain from NATO and reviewing U.S. support for Britain's Falkland Islands claim if allies refuse to join a war against Iran. The document is not official policy but signals potential pressure tactics against long-standing NATO partners. Both London and Madrid are
Anthropic is engaged in active talks with senior Trump administration officials despite a recent Pentagon designation labeling the company a supply-chain risk. The parallel tracks of formal risk classification and informal high-level dialogue suggest the administration views Anthropic's AI capabilities as strategically
Google is in active discussions with the Pentagon over a classified AI contract, per The Information. A deal would deepen Google's defense ties after years of deliberate distance following the 2018 Project Maven controversy. No financial terms or timeline have been disclosed.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Thursday that U.S. forces in the Middle East are positioned to resume combat operations if Iran refuses a peace deal. The public warning signals Washington is using military readiness as direct leverage in ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Tehran.
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The Pentagon released video of US military strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident raises immediate concerns about energy supply security and potential escalation in one of the world's most critical oil shipping lanes.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
The Pentagon will withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany, its largest European base, reducing the U.S. military footprint on the continent. Germany is using the announcement to press European partners to take on greater responsibility for their own defense.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
The Pentagon has contracted Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to run AI tools on classified military networks. The move follows a dispute with Anthropic over AI usage terms and reflects a deliberate DoD strategy to spread risk across multiple vendors.
2mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
The Pentagon has signed deals with seven AI companies to deploy artificial intelligence systems inside classified environments. The move comes as the department navigates a standoff with Anthropic and growing concern about AI use in potential conflict with Iran.
2mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
The Pentagon has cleared OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, xAI, and startup Reflection to provide AI tools for classified use, while dropping Anthropic over a supply-chain risk designation.
2mo ago · 2 min · Technology
President Trump confirmed the US naval blockade on Iran's ports will remain until Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal. The move targets Iran's oil exports and broader trade, raising questions about escalation risk. Democrats questioned Pentagon leaders about the military and diplomatic path forward.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced Democratic lawmakers for the first time since the US entered a war with Iran, costing $25 billion so far. Hegseth dismissed criticism as "reckless, feckless and defeatist," signalling the administration has no plans to change course. The war's cost and justification are now set to
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress the U.S.-Iran war has cost $25 billion, his first Capitol Hill appearance since the conflict started. He sharply criticized lawmakers in both parties who have questioned the war. The figure sets a baseline for future spending debates and potential oversight moves.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
A senior Pentagon official put the U.S. war in Iran at $25 billion in costs so far, marking the first official military price estimate for the conflict. The figure sets a baseline for congressional budget debates and defense spending expectations.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Google has signed a classified AI contract with the US Pentagon, The Information reports. The deal's financial terms and scope are undisclosed due to its classified status. It marks a significant shift for Google, which stepped back from Pentagon AI work in 2018 after internal employee protests.
2mo ago · 1 min · Technology
An internal Pentagon email has proposed suspending Spain from NATO and reviewing U.S. support for Britain's Falkland Islands claim if allies refuse to join a war against Iran. The document is not official policy but signals potential pressure tactics against long-standing NATO partners. Both London and Madrid are
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Anthropic is engaged in active talks with senior Trump administration officials despite a recent Pentagon designation labeling the company a supply-chain risk. The parallel tracks of formal risk classification and informal high-level dialogue suggest the administration views Anthropic's AI capabilities as strategically
2mo ago · 1 min · Technology
Google is in active discussions with the Pentagon over a classified AI contract, per The Information. A deal would deepen Google's defense ties after years of deliberate distance following the 2018 Project Maven controversy. No financial terms or timeline have been disclosed.
2mo ago · 1 min · Technology
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Thursday that U.S. forces in the Middle East are positioned to resume combat operations if Iran refuses a peace deal. The public warning signals Washington is using military readiness as direct leverage in ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Tehran.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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