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Dell lands $9.7 billion Pentagon deal months after Trump-linked donation

Dell has secured a significant $9.7 billion, five-year technology agreement with the US Department of War for military software and cloud services. This deal, awarded after a competitive bidding process, is expected to streamline licensing and save the Pentagon approximately $422 million annually. The contract follows substantial philanthropic contributions from…

The Economic Times

Microsoft and Dell just won a $9.7 billion clean-up contract with the United States Department of Defense — Dell stock hits an all-time high

Microsoft will remain at the core of the United States Pentagon, with Dell operating as the sole software middle-man.

Windows Central

'It's a Direct Violation of Terms of Service': Musk Fights Pentagon Over Starlink Use on American Suicide Drones

SpaceX's Starshield satellite network has sparked a pricing dispute with the Pentagon, highlighting concerns over military reliance on commercial space infrastructure and potential investor apprehension.

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Navy Warns Operation Epic Fury Funding Impact Could Halt Training and Recruit Programs by July

The US Navy warns Congress that 'Operation Epic Fury' is straining defence budgets, potentially affecting training and readiness by July without extra funding. Lawmakers debate naval expansion amid rising costs.

International Business Times UK

US military kills two in second Pacific drug vessel strike in two days

The U.S. military has struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Considering NDAs for Federal Workers to Curb Leaks

The Office of Personnel Management said in a Federal Register notice that it is seeking public comment on a draft NDA that federal agencies could use for both new and current employees.

International Business Times

Palantir Might Soon Take Over the Intelligence Agencies. Here’s What It Means for PLTR Stock

If Palantir gets to do business with the DIA, it could open up multiple other intel agencies, and it may not take long for Palantir to massively expand its contracts with all of them.

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‘He loves war’: Trump slaps Pete Hegseth’s biceps and praises his ‘central casting’ secretary in Cabinet kickoff

Defense secretary goes on to compare Trump to Washington and Lincoln

The Independent UK

US-Iran war in numbers: Trump’s war costs more than $29bn in three months

As the war grinds on, conservative estimates put the cost of munitions to the US in the multi-billions, with some analysts suggesting the figure could already be as high as $1 trillion

The Independent UK

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, analysis finds

A new CSIS report has warned that the United States could take up to three years to replenish key missile stockpiles depleted during the Iran war, raising concerns over preparedness for a potential conflict with China. The study said inventories of Tomahawk, Patriot and THAAD systems have been significantly reduced,…

The Economic Times

Is US military running out of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot, THAAD interceptors after using advanced weapons in Iran war? Analysis reveals shocking findings

Washington think tank analysis factors in the Republican Trump administration's historic defense budget proposal of $1.5 trillion for 2027.

The Economic Times

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war

AAP

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in the Iran war, analysis finds

U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war

AAP

US military weapon shortage from Iran war leaves America vulnerable to China conflict

This vulnerability comes as China has set a goal of being capable of taking Taiwan by force by 2027

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Elon Musk Claims US Military Used Starlink In Suicide Drones Against SpaceX Rules

Elon Musk alleges the US military misused SpaceX's Starlink system in drones during the Iran conflict, sparking a pricing dispute with the Pentagon over the Starshield satellite service.

Latin Times

Elon Musk's SpaceX Reportedly Raised Pentagon Starlink Costs During Iran War

Elon Musk's SpaceX clashed with the Pentagon over a sharp increase in Starlink satellite service costs during the U.S. war with Iran, according to a report that triggered political blowback.

The Independent UK

US warships blow up ‘drug boat’ in fiery Pacific strike

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NDAA mark unveiled by House Armed Services Committee chairman

The House Armed Services Committee chairman released on Tuesday a proposed $1.15 trillion fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that emphasizes bolstering America’s defense industry. The so-called chairman’s mark from Rep. Mike D. Rogers, R-Ala., would authorize almost $1.15 trillion for the base-budget part of President Donald Trump’s record $1.5…

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Newly Declassified Pentagon UFO Records Reveal Videos, Pilot Reports and Unexplained Sightings

Among the newly public materials are accounts of glowing "green orbs," "fireballs," cigar-shaped objects, and unexplained formations seen near military installations, over oceans, and during flight operations.

AAP

US kills one man in alleged drug boat strike in Pacific

The US has launched another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat suspected of transporting drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors.

The Independent UK

Pentagon under fire as latest alleged narco boat strike kills 1, leaves 2 survivors

The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors

International Business Times UK

Musk Pocketed More from America's War After Pushing a Fivefold Starlink Price Hike on the Pentagon

SpaceX and the Pentagon are at odds over Starlink pricing during the Iran conflict, highlighting the military's dependency on commercial satellite technology.

The Economic Times

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

Within weeks of the United States launching its bombing campaign, SpaceX executives met Pentagon officials and argued the military had been paying about $5,000 for connection per terminal while effectively using a higher tier of service worth closer to $25,000, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

The Conversation

Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight

On May 22, 2026, the Pentagon released a second batch of previously classified photos and videos showing what appear to be unexplained flying objects. These file dumps were the culmination of a process that was set in motion back in July 2023, when a group of government whistleblowers testified before…

The Independent UK

Trump wants all federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements in latest crackdown on media leaks

Sweeping proposal threatens federal employees with criminal penalties and prevents former workers from talking to the press without permission

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