Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fighting escalates as Putin’s troops attempt to invade new Ukraine city Kostiantynivka is part of Ukraine’s heavily fortified fortress belt in the country’s east The Independent UK · May 2
Iran faces growing crisis as US blockade squeezes Hormuz, losses hit $4.8bn Iran is facing mounting economic and military strain as a United States naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman continues to choke off its critical oil exports, with Pentagon-linked estimates putting losses at roughly $4.8 billion, a report by Axios said. The disruption has intensified pressure… The Times of India · May 2
Trump news at a glance: US troops to be pulled from Germany as president’s feud with Nato allies intensifies Pentagon says withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months – key US politics stories from Friday, 1 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 2
UK on ‘high alert’ to defend Falklands, says RAF chief A leaked Pentagon email has sparked concerns that the US could back Argentina’s sovereignty claim The Independent UK · May 1
US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Mideast war. Radio France Internationale · May 1
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6-12 months The Independent UK · May 1
Trump to pull thousands of troops from Germany amid rift with Chancellor Merz IN FULL The Independent UK · May 1
‘Failure to provide support’: US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid widening Iran war rift The Pentagon is withdrawing approximately 5,000 US troops from Germany, a move signaling heightened tensions with European allies over the Iran conflict. This decision follows sharp criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding Iran negotiations. The drawdown aims to return US troop levels in Europe to pre-Ukraine war figures, reflecting… The Times of India · May 1
Trump orders US to pull thousands of troops out of Germany after row with Merz A senior Pentagon official said recent rhetoric from Germany was ‘unhelpful’ The Independent UK · May 1
Pentagon Excludes Anthropic in Deal With OpenAI, Google, SpaceX and Others for Classified AI Work The Defense Department said Friday it had reached agreements with leading AI firms, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection AI, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Oracle. International Business Times · May 1
Scoop: U.S. blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion, Pentagon says Officials want to emphasize the blockade's impact as peace talks stop and start. Axios · May 1
‘You’re missing the point’: According to Trump’s Department of War, just the possibility of thought is justification enough for an entire war The point is, there is no justifiable reason for any of this. We Got This Covered · May 1
‘Don’t believe everything you read’: JD Vance can’t believe that fake news reported he is concerned about the Pentagon, when, what do you know, he is He didn’t even need to deny it. We Got This Covered · May 1
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems The Pentagon says it's partnering with seven tech companies to tap into their artificial intelligence in classified systems, allowing the military to boost its use of AI to help it fight wars The Independent UK · May 1
Tom’s Hardware · May 1 The Pentagon announces AI deals with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and more — LLMs to be deployed on classified Department of War networks ‘for lawful operational use’ The U.S. Department of War announced agreements with seven AI providers, allowing it to deploy multiple LLMs for its use and avoiding lock up with a single vendor.
International Business Times UK · May 1 'Israel First, America Last', Iran FM Claims US War Costs Have Hit £79B as He Accuses the Pentagon of Lying to Taxpayers Iran's foreign minister claims the US has understated the cost of the war on Iran, alleging it has cost £79bn, four times the Pentagon's reported figure.
The Guardian - US · May 1 Pentagon inks deals with seven AI companies for classified military work OpenAI, Google, Nvidia and others agreed to ‘any lawful use’ of their tech. Anthropic, feuding with Pentagon over potential AI misuse, was not included
International Business Times · May 1 Trump Also Considering Removing Troops From Two Other European Countries: 'Why Shouldn't I?' President Donald Trump said he is also considering removing troops from Italy and Spain, again criticizing NATO allies for what he sees as their lack of help during the war in Iran.
The Independent UK · May 1 Troops at polling sites and true cost of Iran war: Key takeaways from Hegseth’s clash in the Senate Secretary again on the defensive as Democratic senators demand answers on Middle East conflict
Kiplinger · May 1 America Plays Catch Up on Drones Washington lags competitors in crucial defense technology.
Salon · May 1 Hegseth's military machine is in trouble Conservatives are voicing criticisms after Hegseth unceremoniously fired a top military leader
Tom’s Hardware · May 1 Pentagon budget reveals it's pursuing containerized 300kW+ laser weapons, ambitious Joint Laser Weapon System designed to shoot down cruise missiles — system part of $17.9 billion Golden Dome missile-defense initiative New Pentagon FY2027 budget documents reveal the Joint Laser Weapon System, a containerized 300kW+ laser weapon designed to intercept cruise missiles as part of the US military’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative.
Axios · May 1 Washington has a new Anthropic problem Anthropic is both a risk and a necessity to AI progress, at least in the White House's telling.
International Business Times UK · May 1 US Navy Pilots Stunned As 'Gimbal' UFO Outpaces F-18 Jets And Defies Physics Over Florida Skies The Gimbal incident, a 2015 UFO sighting by US Navy pilots, remains unresolved. Investigations continue, focusing on sensor effects and known aerial objects.
International Business Times UK · May 1 JD Vance Slammed As Steven Greer Warns 'Demon UFO' Claim Could Trigger Global Panic Vice President JD Vance's comments on UFOs being demonic have sparked controversy, with Dr. Steven Greer warning of potential global panic and urging a scientific approach to disclosure