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Trump wants an AI Force like Space Force, but that could make AI’s risks harder to manage

Artificial intelligence dominated the opening of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Sept. 22, 2026. Ahead of the meeting, 20 nations released a statement requesting “human direction, oversight and control” of AI. The U.S. was not among them.

The Conversation · Sep 28

US Says Its Golden Dome Missile-Killer Is Flight-Ready—but It Is Not Yet in Orbit

The US says its Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor programme has reached flight-ready hardware, but officials have not confirmed that any interceptor has launched or entered operational orbit.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Trump announces he’s forming an ‘AI Force’ similar to his ‘Space Force’

The move comes just days after president’s claim that concerns about artificial intelligence are a ‘hoax’

The Independent UK · Sep 19

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The US air force admitted to deploying weapons in space. Don’t expect the White House to explain why

The revelation ‘left experts scratching their heads at exactly what Donald Trump has in his cosmic arsenal’

The Guardian - US · Sep 19

Top USAF general tells troops to begin preparation for battles on the Moon, ‘adapt right now’

Grunts on the moon?

We Got This Covered · Sep 17

The US-China space race is going where no war has gone before

American troops are preparing for potential combat operations around the Moon. The US military is expanding its focus beyond Earth's orbit into cislunar space. This expansion is driven by intelligence warnings about potential adversaries' space warfare ambitions. China has also established its own military space troops, which the US views…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

US troops must be ready for space combat around moon, Trump’s top military adviser says

China created its own dedicated military space unit in 2024, assigning it to enhance its capability to handle conflicts in space

The Independent UK · Sep 16

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U.S. Space Force's Weapons Admission Draws Fire From Moscow and Beijing

Air Force chief Troy Meink confirmed the US has weapons in orbit for the first time, as Russia, China push back and a $71B budget looms.

Latin Times · Sep 16

America brings space warfare into the open. Where does India stand?

The United States has publicly acknowledged possessing on-orbit space control weapons. This disclosure marks a significant shift in how space is viewed militarily. Russia and China are also developing offensive space capabilities, increasing global tensions. India has demonstrated kinetic anti-satellite capabilities and is expanding its military space infrastructure. Nations are…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Trump's fascist Space Force dress-up

The “Starship Troopers”-inspired designs take cinematic nods to Nazis and make them real

Salon · Sep 9

Trump Is 'Decompensating in Real Time,' Niece Claims as She Calls for 25th Amendment After Posting Spree

Mary Trump criticises Donald Trump's mental state after a series of AI-generated posts, renewing calls for the 25th Amendment. Experts doubt its invocation due to political challenges.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Trump unleashes nightmare fuel AI army

The president flooded Truth Social with dystopian machines warriors, exploding ships and Space Force fantasy memes

Salon · Sep 7

Trump Shares New Space Force Uniform Concept That Critics Say Looks Like Star Wars Villains

Donald Trump's proposed Space Force uniform concept has been criticised online for resembling sci-fi villain costumes, drawing comparisons to Star Wars and authoritarian regimes

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Trump shares new Space Force uniform — and people immediately spot the problem

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The Independent UK · Sep 7

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The Independent UK · Sep 6

Trump mocked over his new design for Space Force uniforms: ‘The evil bad guys from Star Wars’

The uniforms were inspired by Starship Troopers, a 1997 space epic about a future Earth governed by a fascist regime that wages war against giant alien bugs

International Business Times UK · Sep 6

United States Space Force's New Uniform Sparks 'Starship Troopers' and Nazi Comparisons Online

The U.S. Space Force's new ceremonial uniform has sparked online debate, with comparisons to sci-fi and historical military styles, as the branch seeks to establish a distinct identity.

Latin Times · Sep 1

Trump Wants a Space Academy. Houston's Already Lobbying For It

Trump's new commission has 120 days to design a US Space Academy. Houston wants it, but cost and NASA's Latino hiring gap remain open.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Iranian Ministry Claims US Trade War With Canada Is a Symptom of 'Global Bullying' and Lawlessness

Tehran criticises US trade policies, linking them to broader economic coercion. Officials argue that American tactics against Canada reflect global bullying.

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TechRadar · Aug 20

US Space Force and Japan launch new satellites to boost surveillance across the Pacific and further beyond

US and Japan complete second hosted military payload launch, expanding American orbital surveillance across the Indo-Pacific and geosynchronous orbit.

Barchart · Aug 19

Rocket Lab Just Won a $12 Million Contract. The Real Prize Could Be Much Bigger.

Rocket Lab's $12 million Space Force contract could be worth far more if Photon proves its optical communications technology, opening the door to larger defense-space opportunities.

Benzinga · Aug 18

Rocket Lab Joins Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in $981M Space Force Program to Build Advanced Test Infrastructure

Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) has been onboarded to the U.S. Space Force’s NITE-STAR program, a $981 million contract vehicle supporting space test and training infrastructure, the company announced Monday.

Space · Aug 14

US Space Force gives Rocket Lab $397 million to build threat-tracking 'Flatellites'

The U.S. Space Force has awarded Rocket Lab $397 million to manufacture a new fleet of "Flatellites" designed to detect and track airborne threats from space.

MarketBeat · Aug 13

Voyager Technologies: Space Force Deal Fuels Growth Despite Heavy Cash Burn

Voyager Technologies won a Space Force contract for space-to-space communications, boosting its defense credentials, backlog, and revenue growth, despite steep cash burn and a stretched valuation.

Barchart · Aug 11

VOYG Stock Alert: What to Know as Voyager Technologies Scores New Space Force Contract

Voyager stock rallies on a new USSF contract. But does that warrant buying VOYG shares at the current price? Let’s find out!

Barchart · Aug 10

Rocket Lab Investors Have Plenty to Cheer Ahead of Q2 Earnings Today

Rocket Lab heads into today's Q2 earnings with four tailwinds—an impressive launch track record, new Space Force contracts, an $8 billion acquisition, and strong sector-wide demand signals from SpaceX's debut report.

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