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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 capabilities, allowing the military to boost its use of AI to help it fight wars

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
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Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic

The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven AI companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense

Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic
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Pentagon strikes deals with 7 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

Pentagon strikes deals with 7 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

Pentagon strikes deals with 7 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic
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L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies lifted its 2026 profit forecast after beating first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as it banks on strong demand from the Pentagon

L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand
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Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire

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Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire
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Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table
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Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S.

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports
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Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup

Two Republican members of Congress are calling on the Trump administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup
Political|US|World

Hung Cao said the military should be filled with ‘alpha males and alpha females.’ Now he’s Trump’s acting Navy secretary

Hung Cao said the military should be filled with ‘alpha males and alpha females.’ Now he’s Trump’s acting Navy secretary

Hung Cao said the military should be filled with ‘alpha males and alpha females.’ Now he’s Trump’s acting Navy secretary
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Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers

Two buses have crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel

Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers
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What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London's claim to the Falkland Islands

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
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Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in the latest departure of a top defense leader

The Pentagon has abruptly announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in the latest departure of a top defense leader
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Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems

Anthropic on Wednesday told an appeals court that it can’t manipulate its artificial intelligence tool Claude once it is deployed in classified Pentagon military networks

Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems
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Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question

The Navy is reviewing the design and costs of its Ford-class aircraft carrier, one of its most high-tech and expensive warships

Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question
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US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says

The Pentagon will no longer require members of the U.S. military to get the flu vaccine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.

US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says
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Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement
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Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon

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Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon
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Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts

Defense supplier Northrop Grumman posted higher first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its aeronautics systems, including

Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts
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RTX lifts profit, revenue forecasts amid strong demand for weapons

Defense contractor RTX on Tuesday lifted its 2026 profit and revenue forecasts, betting on sustained aftermarket sales and growing demand for its

RTX lifts profit, revenue forecasts amid strong demand for weapons
World

US Air Force says key Iran warplane, the A-10 Warthog, will live on to 2030

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US Air Force says key Iran warplane, the A-10 Warthog, will live on to 2030
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Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image
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Google, Pentagon discuss classified AI deal, the Information reports

Alphabet's Google is negotiating an agreement with the Department of Defense that would allow the Pentagon to deploy its Gemini AI models in classified settings, the Information

Google, Pentagon discuss classified AI deal, the Information reports
World

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew member, US officials say

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and search-and-rescue efforts have so far recovered one of two crew members who ejected, a U.S

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew member, US officials say
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Pentagon's ouster of Anthropic opens doors for small AI rivals

Small defense industry artificial intelligence startups are suddenly fielding calls from generals, combatant commanders and deep-pocketed investors, after

Pentagon's ouster of Anthropic opens doors for small AI rivals