#military-contracts

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fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

AIM-120 missile demand is surging. The Pentagon just signed a $3.5 billion deal to keep up.

The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, or AMRAAM, award was especially notable, not only for its size but the number of allies and partners that will receive the missile.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

The DoD has a new AI strategy: Let the private sector do it

The Pentagon has signed contracts worth up to $800 million with major AI companies to enhance military capabilities.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Big Tech takes advantage of Trump's whims

The proposed U.S. defense budget for 2025 is $1 trillion, equivalent to Spain's GDP, highlighting the significant financial commitment to defense in light of global tensions.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Navy backs right to repair after $13B carrier goes half-fed

Phelan highlighted that a significant portion of repair difficulties arises from restrictive vendor contracts, making basic fixes costly and time-consuming for the Navy's operational equipment.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Microsoft says its Azure and AI tech hasn't harmed people in Gaza

Microsoft states that its relationship with the Israeli military is 'standard commercial,' asserting no evidence technology was used to harm civilians in Gaza.
Women in technology
fromTheregister
3 months ago

The UK's military spending less with US biz, more with Euro

The evidence paints a picture of a defense procurement landscape that is slowly - but surely - expanding.
UK politics
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

I've Worked at Google for Decades. I'm Sickened by What It's Doing.

The author's sentiment towards Google has shifted from pride to heartbreak over its military contracts and treatment of workers.
Google has increasingly involved itself in military contracts, leading to significant employee protests and retaliation.
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