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fromFortune
7 hours ago

Why the key to American drone dominance lies with blockchain | Fortune

The drone threat is no longer confined to distant battlefields. It is coming to American soil, and the targets are no longer necessarily military targets.
Cryptocurrency
US Elections
fromFortune
23 hours ago

U.S. Air Force, Navy plan to boost F-35 fleet after record budget | Fortune

The Air Force and Navy plan to increase F-35 purchases despite criticism and budget challenges.
fromFortune
23 hours ago

SpaceX, Anduril among companies to win Golden Dome contracts | Fortune

"Adversary capabilities are advancing rapidly, and our acquisition strategies must move even faster to counter the growing speed and maneuverability of modern missile threats," Space Force Col. Bryon McClain said in a statement.
European startups
Science
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

Why aircraft carriers are the best (and worst) place for laser weapons

The USS George HW Bush successfully tested a high-energy laser weapon, marking a significant advancement in naval directed energy capabilities.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.
fromTNW | Next-Featured
9 hours ago
Venture

Foundation Future Industries wins $24M Pentagon contracts for humanoid robot soldiers, backed by Eric Trump and tested in Ukraine

Foundation Future Industries secured $24 million in Pentagon contracts to test humanoid robots for military applications, facing scrutiny over its leadership and funding.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 hours ago

Britain is losing hybrid war with Russia and cannot cope with conflict, warns ex-aide

The UK is unprepared for major disruptions and needs a strategic response to current global threats.
Washington DC
fromFortune
3 hours ago

The presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, 'the system worked,' AG says | Fortune

The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner posed a significant risk to President Trump and many top officials in the line of succession.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

1 ETF to Buy Before a $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Hits

The U.S. and its allies have expended a great deal of their arsenal in the past few years. It simply does not matter if there's a peace deal tomorrow, because those weapons must be stockpiled again and then some.
Business
#cybersecurity
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

NASA Employees Duped in Chinese Phishing Scheme Targeting U.S. Defense Software

A Chinese national impersonated U.S. researchers to obtain sensitive information from NASA and other entities, violating export control laws.
fromAxios
5 days ago
Information security

Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model

Anthropic withheld public release of Mythos due to its ability to exploit security vulnerabilities, providing it instead to select organizations for testing.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

NASA Employees Duped in Chinese Phishing Scheme Targeting U.S. Defense Software

A Chinese national impersonated U.S. researchers to obtain sensitive information from NASA and other entities, violating export control laws.
fromAxios
5 days ago
Information security

Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model

Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

SpaceX just got pulled into the biggest Weapons Program in U.S. history

SpaceX is developing core software for the Golden Dome missile defense system, focusing on satellite communications integration with other defense companies.
#us-military
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

The U.S. military may have already used up half of its most expensive missiles, and it could take up to 4 years to rebuild its stockpiles | Fortune

The U.S. faces a near-term risk of depleting its missile stockpiles, impacting future military readiness for potential conflicts.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

NBC News Drops Bombshell Report on Trump War Battle Damage: Far Worse' Than Trump Team Said

Damage to U.S. military bases from Iranian strikes is more extensive and costly than previously disclosed by officials.
US news
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

The U.S. military may have already used up half of its most expensive missiles, and it could take up to 4 years to rebuild its stockpiles | Fortune

The U.S. faces a near-term risk of depleting its missile stockpiles, impacting future military readiness for potential conflicts.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

NBC News Drops Bombshell Report on Trump War Battle Damage: Far Worse' Than Trump Team Said

Damage to U.S. military bases from Iranian strikes is more extensive and costly than previously disclosed by officials.
US news
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
Silicon Valley
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

This is who's developing Golden Dome's orbital interceptors-if they're ever built

The US Space Force is advancing Space-Based Interceptors for missile defense through a $3.2 billion initiative involving multiple contractors.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities for defenders and risks for attackers, necessitating a strategic response from the industry.
Europe news
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Netherlands Faces Greatest National Security Threat Since World War Two

The Netherlands faces its greatest national security threat since World War Two, primarily from Russia and China.
#ai-security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago
Intellectual property law

White House Says China-Linked Actors Tried to 'Steal American AI'

Foreign entities, particularly from China, are allegedly extracting American AI models through unauthorized methods, raising national security concerns.
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

White House accuses China of 'deliberate, industrial-scale campaigns' to steal US AI models

The White House accused foreign entities of industrial-scale campaigns to distill U.S. AI systems and plans to safeguard domestic AI products.
Intellectual property law
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

White House Says China-Linked Actors Tried to 'Steal American AI'

Foreign entities, particularly from China, are allegedly extracting American AI models through unauthorized methods, raising national security concerns.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

White House accuses China of 'deliberate, industrial-scale campaigns' to steal US AI models

The White House accused foreign entities of industrial-scale campaigns to distill U.S. AI systems and plans to safeguard domestic AI products.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Conspiracy theory over UFOs and missing scientists spreads from web to White House

The disappearances of US scientists linked to space and defense have sparked conspiracy theories involving state enemies and UFOs.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

Republican lawmakers introduced two data privacy bills focusing on consumer control and national standards for data management.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Ombudsman Who Warned of Attempted Control' Over Military Paper

The Pentagon fired the ombudsman of Stars and Stripes, raising concerns about editorial independence and control over the military newspaper.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany unveils first ever military strategy for Bundeswehr

Germany's Bundeswehr has adopted a military strategy to address increasing international threats, particularly from Russia.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Pentagon Assessment Clashes With Trump's Claims on Iran as Public Opposes Continuing War

Seven in 10 Americans want the war in Iran to end quickly, contradicting President Trump's claims about Iran's military capabilities.
#pentagon
History
fromFortune
6 days ago

Palantir wants to bring back the draft just as the Selective Service preps for automatic registration | Fortune

Thomas Jefferson warned against military conscription, while Palantir Technologies now advocates for universal national service despite historical opposition to drafts.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

The outage left millions of Starlink customers in the dark back in August of 2025, dealing a blow to the company's image as an always-on satellite internet provider.
Tech industry
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Autonomous weapons will be 'key and essential part' of warfare, Joint Chiefs chair says

Gen. Dan Caine stated that autonomous weapons are going to be a 'key and essential part of everything we do' in future warfare, indicating a significant shift in military strategy.
Artificial intelligence
#us-defense-spending
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump's bellicose presidency is a 'golden opportunity' for defense firms, and business is booming | Fortune

U.S. defense companies are thriving due to increased military spending and demand for weapons amid ongoing conflicts.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

The problem with America's $1 trillion military budget

US defense spending is projected to exceed $1 trillion, driven by a proposed $1.5 trillion budget for 2027 and high costs of military weapons.
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump's bellicose presidency is a 'golden opportunity' for defense firms, and business is booming | Fortune

U.S. defense companies are thriving due to increased military spending and demand for weapons amid ongoing conflicts.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

The problem with America's $1 trillion military budget

US defense spending is projected to exceed $1 trillion, driven by a proposed $1.5 trillion budget for 2027 and high costs of military weapons.
#russia
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Satellite images reveal that Russia built out a base for a new generation of jet-powered drones

Russia is enhancing drone launch capabilities at Tsimbulova to support newer jet-powered Geran drones for attacks on Ukraine.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Alarm bells sound in Europe as spies warn Russia could escalate after Ukraine - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia may engage in limited confrontations with NATO within a year after the Ukraine war, focusing on smaller territorial incursions.
Science
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

Russia is deploying operational anti-satellite weapons targeting US satellites in low-Earth orbit.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 days ago

Firing fears ripple through "Mean Girls" Pentagon

At least 15 defense officials have left their positions under Trump 2.0 due to political and personal conflicts.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Infiltration from Within: Israelis recruited to spy for enemy countries

Israel's intelligence is exposed as flawed, revealing vulnerabilities from internal betrayals and arrogance leading to security failures.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

These Are the 3 Biggest Winners From the Proposed $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget

The U.S. defense budget shift emphasizes software and data-driven solutions, benefiting companies like Palantir Technologies and others in autonomous systems.
#lockheed-martin
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Forget Lockheed Martin. This Defense Stock Will Double by 2028.

Lockheed Martin's stock is overvalued despite a strong backlog, while Rheinmetall is positioned for growth amid increasing European defense spending.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Lockheed Martin CEO sees Trump's Pentagon as golden opportunity' for growth

Lockheed Martin sees significant growth opportunities under the Trump administration due to increased government contracting amid Middle East conflicts.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Forget Lockheed Martin. This Defense Stock Will Double by 2028.

Lockheed Martin's stock is overvalued despite a strong backlog, while Rheinmetall is positioned for growth amid increasing European defense spending.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Lockheed Martin CEO sees Trump's Pentagon as golden opportunity' for growth

Lockheed Martin sees significant growth opportunities under the Trump administration due to increased government contracting amid Middle East conflicts.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

The U.S. Military Is Running A Bitcoin Node, Admiral Says

The U.S. military operates a Bitcoin node for network security tests, viewing Bitcoin as a computer science tool rather than a financial asset.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Surprisingly Anticlimactic End to America's War Against al-Qaida

Sayf al-Adl, an al-Qaida operative, remains elusive despite U.S. military actions, raising questions about the group's leadership and operational strength.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

DARPA seeks deep-sea drones for autonomous warfare push

The program will leverage advancements in materials, manufacturing, and next-generation structural and mechanical design technologies to dramatically reduce the size, cost, and development time of deep-ocean systems.
European startups
#nato
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago
Information security

Former national cyber director: Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI can hack nearly anything and we aren't ready | Fortune

fromNextgov.com
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

Information security
fromFortune
3 days ago

Former national cyber director: Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI can hack nearly anything and we aren't ready | Fortune

Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, poses significant risks to critical infrastructure, necessitating urgent investment and collaboration to enhance cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

The U.S. needs a better strategy to counter China's growing dominance in robotics despite leading in AI development.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How the government is ramping up mass surveillance with AI-driven tech

Surveillance capitalism collects extensive personal data through various devices and technologies, often without user consent or effective opt-out options.
World news
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Wave of US jets spotted near Middle East as Iran war theories swirl

US Air Force jets are moving towards Saudi Arabia amid a fragile ceasefire with Iran, signaling potential military escalation.
#anthropic
fromAxios
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Us
5 days ago

Trump says Anthropic Pentagon deal is 'possible'

Anthropic's AI models may be used by the Department of Defense following positive discussions with the White House, despite previous federal restrictions.
fromAxios
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Us
5 days ago

Trump says Anthropic Pentagon deal is 'possible'

Anthropic's AI models may be used by the Department of Defense following positive discussions with the White House, despite previous federal restrictions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers

Boeing reported a first-quarter loss of $7 million, a significant improvement from the $31 million loss a year earlier, as defense and space earnings increased amid rising demand.
European startups
Information security
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Cyber Command carried out over 8,000 missions in 2025, director says

U.S. Cyber Command conducted over 8,000 missions in 2025, marking a 25% increase from 2024, with expectations for further growth in 2026.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people's phones | TechCrunch

More than half of the world's governments now have access to commercial spyware, increasing risks for citizens and critical infrastructure.
#drone-warfare
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations' military budgets

Most funding will support existing drone and autonomous warfare technologies, separate from domestic manufacturing enhancements.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, despite Pentagon feud | TechCrunch

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos model for cybersecurity despite previous tensions over access to AI capabilities.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

How Defense Tech Investors Are Using SHLD to Capture 21st Century Warfare Spending

Operation Absolute Resolve showcased advanced military technology, with all platforms linked to companies in the Global X Defense Tech ETF.
Information security
fromAxios
4 days ago

Exclusive: OpenAI briefs feds and Five Eyes on new cyber product

OpenAI demonstrated its GPT-5.4-Cyber model to federal cyber defense practitioners, emphasizing a dual-track access approach for government and commercial users.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Nation states responsible for 'nationally significant' cyber attacks against UK, says NCSC chief | Computer Weekly

The UK faces increased cyber security threats from hostile states and AI advancements, with an average of four significant attacks weekly.
#drones
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

A retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control | Fortune

The U.S. faces a critical AI arms race affecting military power and national security, highlighted by the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff over AI usage control.
Science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon

Satellite infrastructure in the Gulf is increasingly contested, affecting the reliability of information during conflicts.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

Defending the Homeland: Pentagon Shifts Strategy on Drone Threats

DoD policy empowers commanders to use defensive measures, extend perimeters beyond installation fences, and counter UAS threats after an uncoordinated CBP laser incident.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Now: What Washington Needs to Hear from the Battlefield

I have been working in Ukraine since 2019, first as an active Green Beret advising in an official capacity, then after leaving that service, directing special operations on the ground and more recently carrying hard-won lessons back to NATO before they are forgotten or overtaken by the next news cycle.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

The Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem

Department of War AI will not be woke. We're building war ready weapons and systems, not chatbots for an Ivy League faculty lounge. Later on, President Donald Trump lambasted Anthropic as a RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY.
Artificial intelligence
Venture
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

What the Latest Policy and Tech Shifts Mean for National Security

Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems require integrated, multi-layered defense architectures combining non-kinetic and kinetic responses rather than isolated legacy technologies, as modern autonomous drones render traditional electronic warfare ineffective.
Artificial intelligence
The Pentagon awarded $200 million each to four tech companies for advanced AI models, with Anthropic later imposing restrictions on military use for domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.
#military-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Military's AI Fever Is Leading Into Disaster, Critics Say

The US military's rapid AI deployment risks unsafe systems causing excessive civilian harm, wrongful arrests, and civil liberties violations without adequate human oversight safeguards.
Artificial intelligence
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Pentagon's Total War Against Anthropic

AI industry discussions conflate present capabilities with speculative futures, creating confusion about current impacts while regulatory and business decisions face uncertainty from competing timelines.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
#ai-ethics
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