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Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats

Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.

The New York Times•Catie Edmondson and Carolyn Y. Johnson4 Sept

Commerce Secretary Lutnick tapped to review Pentagon’s Cerberus Capital deals

Lutnick's review could reshape Pentagon procurement transparency, addressing conflict-of-interest concerns and influencing future defense contracts.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team4 Sept

GE Aerospace wins Pentagon contract to build Mach 5 hypersonic test vehicle

GE Aerospace has received a US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract to develop an air-launched hypersonic test vehicle…

AeroTime•Stephen Pope3 Sept

• neutral toward GE Aerospace · 98%

Pentagon cyber strategy expected as soon as next week, sources say

Officials have previewed a blueprint emphasizing offensive operations, AI, and closer industry ties as the military reorganizes its cyber forces.

Defense One•David DiMolfetta2 Sept

Pentagon faces leadership vacuum and weapons shortages six months into Iran conflict

The Pentagon's leadership and munitions shortages risk undermining US military readiness and strategic flexibility in future conflicts.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team2 Sept

Hegseth takes Pentagon helm, halts promotions amid global conflicts

Hegseth's leadership shift may signal a move towards more aggressive US military strategies, impacting global stability and market perceptions.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez2 Sept

The 5 US Pacific Air Bases The Pentagon Quietly Flagged For Crumbling Infrastructure

Numerous air bases in the Pacific are in need of investment due to both crumbling infrastructure and new requirements.

Simple Flying•Aaron Spray1 Sept

Pentagon launches Grok and ChatGPT for military use across 3 million personnel

The integration of AI tools in the military could enhance operational efficiency but raises concerns about data security and ethical use.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team1 Sept

Pentagon and Boeing Partner to Ramp Up Critical Standard Missile-3 Production for Exo-Atmospheric Defense

AviationNews – Boeing and the U.S. Department of Defense have established a seven-year framework agreement to expand manufacturing capacity for critical Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) components....

Aviation News EU1 Sept

Pentagon signs 7-year deals to accelerate THAAD, Patriot missile production

The Pentagon has signed seven-year agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin aimed at sharply increasing production of…

AeroTime•Stephen Pope31 Aug

The US military gets its own ChatGPT today

After months of security testing, Pentagon adds an OpenAI product to the list of AI tools approved for unclassified work.

Defense One•Patrick Tucker31 Aug

Stop Using AI. Start Commanding It

Walk into the Pentagon, climb the escalator, and an Uncle Sam-style poster points at you: “I want YOU to use AI.” It worked. GenAI.mil hit 1.5 million users in six months, and I have heard enough OpenAI-in-disguise pitches to last a lifetime. The adoption really is great, but the poster contains a problem. “Use” is the verb of tools, and the Department of Defense does not win by using tools. It wins by commanding forces.North of the Pentagon, a task force few know about operates in a Maryland basement. They collect intelligence, develop missions, and execute against targets 24/7 within

War on the Rocks•Cody Nichols31 Aug

American data companies earn $500M a year from Chinese AI labs while also serving the Pentagon

The dual-client model highlights a regulatory gap, risking national security by enabling Chinese AI advancements through US expertise.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team30 Aug

F-35 program cost jumps US$51 billion as fighter prices rise again

After years of declining unit costs, the Pentagon projects higher real prices for all three F-35 variants while Block 4, engine and power upgrades add billions to the program

Air Data News•Ricardo Meier29 Aug

CXMT sues Pentagon over ‘Chinese military company’ designation

The lawsuit could reshape U.S. security classifications, impacting Chinese firms' market access and U.S.-China tech relations.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez29 Aug

CXMT sues Pentagon over inclusion on US military-backed companies list

CXMT's lawsuit against the Pentagon highlights growing tensions in US-China tech relations, potentially impacting global semiconductor markets.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team29 Aug

Why Did a Judge Just Kill the Trump Administration’s Anthropic Ban?

A federal judge tore up the Pentagon’s “supply chain risk” label on Anthropic late Thursday, ruling that the Trump administration illegally punished the artificial intelligence (AI) firm for refusing to let the military weaponize its Claude models. A Blunt Rebuke From the Bench U.S. District Judge Rita Lin of the Northern District of California handed […]

Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati28 Aug

US judge rules Pentagon’s blacklist of Anthropic unlawful, calls it First Amendment retaliation

This ruling underscores the tension between national security and corporate autonomy, potentially reshaping AI governance and defense contracting norms.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Aug

Palantir’s Maven becomes official Pentagon program of record, with $2.3B budget request over five years

Palantir's Maven program's formal Pentagon status ensures long-term funding, solidifying its role in military AI strategy and boosting investor confidence.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team25 Aug

Pentagon chief Hegseth: US may use military force in Strait of Hormuz

Hegseth's remarks heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially increasing the risk of conflict and impacting global economic stability.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez24 Aug