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US government declassifies nearly 200 UAP files, including strange sightings from Apollo astronauts

The Department of Defense just declassified more than 160 documents, images and recordings related to UFO/UAP sightings dating back to before the Apollo era.

LiveScience

US Air Force Doctor Assures Staff Not To Fear Lawsuits Over Sex Changes Done On Minors

A senior Air Force doctor reassures military medics of legal protection for performing gender-reassignment procedures on minors, following policy changes under the Biden administration.

International Business Times UK

Trump administration blocks 30GW of wind power citing national security – Department of Defense obstructing negotiations, meetings, and sign-offs in attempt to stall the ‘worst form of energy’

Trump administration uses national security to justify stalling the development of 165 wind farms that could power 15 million homes

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Pete Hegseth and Ro Khanna Feud Over the Cost of the Iran War

Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, and Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fought over the economic cost of the Iran war. Khanna was determined to get an answer out of Hegseth in his first Congress hearing about the Iran war.

The Mary Sue

Google In Talks With Pentagon Over Classified AI Deployment Deal, Reports Say

Alphabet's Google is in discussions with the U.S. Department of Defense over a potential classified artificial intelligence agreement that would allow its Gemini models to be used inside secure military systems, according to a new report.

International Business Times

US Army Announces Sweeping Rule Changes Allowing Older Recruits And Marijuana Offenders To Enlist

The US Army has raised the maximum enlistment age to 42 and removed the waiver requirement for applicants with a single marijuana conviction, aligning with Department of Defense standards.

International Business Times UK

Microsoft shows support for Anthropic's legal case against the US Department of Defense

Friends in high places.

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OpenAI's Department of Defense Partnership Backfires – ChatGPT Dethroned as Claude Tops US App Charts

Claude surpasses ChatGPT in US app rankings following OpenAI's controversial Pentagon deal, sparking user backlash and ethical debates

International Business Times UK

The Pentagon strongarmed AI firms before Iran strikes – in dark news for the future of ‘ethical AI’

In the leadup to the weekend’s US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the US Department of Defense was locked in tense negotiations with artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic over exactly how the Pentagon could use the firm’s technology.

The Conversation

What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use

A high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic

The Independent UK

Anthropic v the US military: what this public feud says about the use of AI in warfare

The very public feud between the US Department of Defense (also known these days as the Department of War) and its AI technology supplier Anthropic is unusual for pitting state might against corporate power. In the military space, at least, these are usually cosy bedfellows.

The Conversation

Trump administration censures former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video

The Department of Defense is taking administrative action against former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over remarks he made in a 90-second video in November.

Space

This Lesser-Known AI Stock Just Scored a Defense Win. Should You Buy Its Shares Here?

BigBear.ai is a tech stock that has more than doubled investor returns in the last year while flying under the radar. Is BBAI stock still a good buy?

Barchart

Donald Trump made America a big promise, only for Pete Hegseth to dump the president’s vow into oblivion

Apparently, the president's words hold no ground for Hegseth.

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'International Embarrassment': US Troops Accidentally Launch Beach Raid In Mexico

US contractors mistakenly landed on a beach in northeast Mexico and erected US Department of Defense signs, declaring the area restricted. Mexican officials demand answers as the International Boundary and Water Commission steps in to resolve the border controversy.

The Guardian - UK

Archaeological dig to unearth wreckage of WW2 hero pilot crash under way

Exclusive: Excavation, overseen by the US Department of Defense, will feature in More 4’s Hidden Wonders TV series

Digital Camera World

DJI is still marked as a “Chinese military company” by the US Department of Defense. Now, the drone giant is appealing the court decision

DJI has filed an appeal after a District Court sided with the Department of Defense in keeping the drone maker on a federal blacklist

Benzinga

Raytheon Scores $5 Billion Coyote Missile Contract as Trump Pushes $1 Trillion Defense Budget

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded Raytheon Co. (NYSE:RTX) a massive $5.04 billion contract for the Coyote Missile System.

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‘We want to be offensive too’ — Trump’s Department of War move shows his flimsy grasp of history

Explaining his move to rename the United States Department of Defense the Department of War, as it was known prior to 1949, President Donald Trump explained it had “a stronger sound.”

TechRadar

US Department of Defense issues strict new cyber rules for potential contractors

Vendors will have to prove adherence to strict new compliance rules.

Reason

Trump's 'Department of War' Rebrand Might Be His Most Honest Move Yet

A billion-dollar rebrand won’t change the fact that defense hasn’t meant defense in decades.

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Oura Ring Faces User Revolt Over Military Data Fears: What’s Actually Going On?

Oura Ring’s partnership with Palantir and the US Department of Defense has users worried about privacy. Find out what's actually happening.

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘Department of War’ could cost taxpayers over $1 billion

When asked how much the name change would cost, Trump said, ‘Not a lot’

Al Jazeera

Trump changes the Department of Defense’s name to ‘Department of War’

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says the name change signals a more offensive approach for the US military under Trump.

Roll Call

Trump unveils ‘Department of War’ — but Hill may have a say - Roll Call

The president signed an executive order Friday to change the Department of Defense’s name, and Congress may soon consider weighing in.

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