Pentagon: Russia likely launched counter space weapon into low Earth orbit last week
Russia likely launched a counter-space weapon into the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite, raising concerns and highlighting the need to protect U.S. interests in space. [ more ]
Pentagon: Russia likely launched counter space weapon into low Earth orbit last week
Russia likely launched a counter-space weapon into the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite, raising concerns and highlighting the need to protect U.S. interests in space. [ more ]
Pentagon names new top official for digital and AI
Craig Martell, the first head of the Pentagon's CDAO, is stepping down, being succeeded by Radha Plumb.
During Martell's tenure, CDAO focused on advancing data, AI, and analytics for national security, developing strategies and a responsible AI toolkit. [ more ]
Pentagon names new top official for digital and AI
Craig Martell, the first head of the Pentagon's CDAO, is stepping down, being succeeded by Radha Plumb.
During Martell's tenure, CDAO focused on advancing data, AI, and analytics for national security, developing strategies and a responsible AI toolkit. [ more ]
Ukraine war briefing: Biden scrapes together $300m more for Ukraine weapons
The Pentagon will send $300m in weapons to Ukraine, using cost savings in contracts. House Democrats seek aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan amid stalled US funding efforts. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital and resumes duties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after being treated for a bladder issue.
Austin transferred duties to the Deputy Defense Secretary while receiving treatment in the critical care unit and underwent non-surgical procedures to correct the issue. [ more ]
US defence chief Austin hospitalised again, transfers duties to deputy
United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized for the second time in a month, this time for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue.
Austin's hospitalization comes after criticism for lack of transparency regarding his cancer diagnosis and previous hospital stays. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital and resumes duties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after being treated for a bladder issue.
Austin transferred duties to the Deputy Defense Secretary while receiving treatment in the critical care unit and underwent non-surgical procedures to correct the issue. [ more ]
US defence chief Austin hospitalised again, transfers duties to deputy
United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized for the second time in a month, this time for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue.
Austin's hospitalization comes after criticism for lack of transparency regarding his cancer diagnosis and previous hospital stays. [ more ]
Pressure Builds on Pentagon to Explain Timeline of Austin's Hospitalization
The Pentagon is facing scrutiny for not notifying senior Biden administration officials and Congress about Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's hospitalization.
Former Vice President Mike Pence called the delay in disclosing Austin's hospitalization a dereliction of duty. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Kept White House in the Dark About His Hospitalization
The Pentagon took three and a half days to inform the White House about Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's hospitalization following a medical procedure.
The delayed notification by the Pentagon has baffled officials and raised concerns about transparency and communication within the government. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Hospitalized After Complications From Elective Procedure
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications from a recent medical procedure.
Austin is expected to resume his full duties today, after recovering well and receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. [ more ]
Pressure Builds on Pentagon to Explain Timeline of Austin's Hospitalization
The Pentagon is facing scrutiny for not notifying senior Biden administration officials and Congress about Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's hospitalization.
Former Vice President Mike Pence called the delay in disclosing Austin's hospitalization a dereliction of duty. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Kept White House in the Dark About His Hospitalization
The Pentagon took three and a half days to inform the White House about Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's hospitalization following a medical procedure.
The delayed notification by the Pentagon has baffled officials and raised concerns about transparency and communication within the government. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Hospitalized After Complications From Elective Procedure
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications from a recent medical procedure.
Austin is expected to resume his full duties today, after recovering well and receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. [ more ]
The Government's Former UFO Hunter Found Something More Concerning than Aliens
Former defense officials have made claims and released videos of UFO sightings made by military pilots.
Congress demanded answers on these objects and tasked the Pentagon office with investigating contemporary sightings and exploring historical records. [ more ]
Defense Innovation Board looks to lock data access in 'all vendor agreements'
The Pentagon is considering a legislative requirement that would mandate data access in all vendor contracts.
The Defense Innovation Board has recommended legislative text for the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act to enshrine DOD data access and rights in all vendor agreements. [ more ]
Pentagon's new bug bounty seeks to find bias in AI systems
The Pentagon's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) has launched a bug bounty exercise to detect biases in AI systems, with a focus on large language models.
The exercise will run from Jan. 29 through Feb. 27 and will identify unknown areas of risk in large language models, starting with open-source chatbots.
The bug bounty exercise is being overseen by ConductorAI and Bugcrowd and offers a $24,000 pot for identifying instances of protected class bias. [ more ]
Biden says he's decided on response to killing of 3 US troops
President Biden has indicated that he has decided how to respond to the killing of three American service members in a drone attack in Jordan that his administration has pinned on Iran-backed militia groups.
The Pentagon is still assessing options to respond to the attack in Jordan, and the U.S. response is expected to come in phases, potentially involving multiple actions over a period of time. [ more ]
U.S. troops killed, wounded in Jordan attack blamed on Iranian proxies
Three U.S. troops were killed and 34 injured in a militant drone attack in Jordan, marking the first deadly military action against American service members since the war in Gaza.
President Biden blamed the attack on groups supported by Iran, raising questions about how the Pentagon will respond. [ more ]
Biden says he's decided on response to killing of 3 US troops
President Biden has indicated that he has decided how to respond to the killing of three American service members in a drone attack in Jordan that his administration has pinned on Iran-backed militia groups.
The Pentagon is still assessing options to respond to the attack in Jordan, and the U.S. response is expected to come in phases, potentially involving multiple actions over a period of time. [ more ]
U.S. troops killed, wounded in Jordan attack blamed on Iranian proxies
Three U.S. troops were killed and 34 injured in a militant drone attack in Jordan, marking the first deadly military action against American service members since the war in Gaza.
President Biden blamed the attack on groups supported by Iran, raising questions about how the Pentagon will respond. [ more ]
Lloyd Austin hospitalised for infection after prostate cancer surgery
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since January 1 with a urinary tract infection after a surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer.
The Pentagon faced public backlash for not disclosing Austin's hospitalization, with President Biden and Austin's deputy being kept in the dark for days. [ more ]
Lloyd Austin hospitalised for infection after prostate cancer surgery
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since January 1 with a urinary tract infection after a surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer.
The Pentagon faced public backlash for not disclosing Austin's hospitalization, with President Biden and Austin's deputy being kept in the dark for days. [ more ]
A Pentagon Mystery: Why Was Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's Hospital Stay Kept Secret For Days?
Pentagon did not inform senior Biden administration leaders and top Pentagon officials of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization until days later.
The Pentagon's lack of transparency about Austin's illness is concerning and goes against normal practice for high-ranking officials. [ more ]
A Pentagon Mystery: Why Was Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's Hospital Stay Kept Secret For Days?
Pentagon did not inform senior Biden administration leaders and top Pentagon officials of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization until days later.
The Pentagon's lack of transparency about Austin's illness is concerning and goes against normal practice for high-ranking officials. [ more ]
Pentagon's New Plans to Reduce Civilian Deaths Leave Questions Over Israel
The Pentagon has established new procedures for preventing and responding to civilian harm during U.S. combat operations.
The 52-page document requires that possible risks to civilians are considered in combat planning and operations and provides options for condolence payments and property repairs. [ more ]