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Anthropic's Appeal Denied in Pentagon Blacklisting Case, Impacting AI Supply Chain

Anthropic's Appeal Denied in Pentagon Blacklisting Case, Impacting AI Supply Chain

Anthropic's Appeal Denied in Pentagon Blacklisting Case, Impacting AI Supply Chain

Anthropic's Legal Battle with Pentagon Over Blacklisting Continues

Anthropic's Legal Battle with Pentagon Over Blacklisting Continues

Anthropic's Legal Battle with Pentagon Over Blacklisting Continues

Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration

Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to block the Pentagon from blacklisting artificial intelligence laboratory Anthropic in a decision that differed from the conclusions reached in another judge’s ruling on the same issues

Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder

Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder

By Helen Coster, Andrew Hay and Steve Gorman April 9 (Reuters) - NASA's Artemis II mission, the world's first astronaut voyage to the moon in over half a century, has captivated Americans young and old across political divides, bringing unity of wonder, hope and pride to a nation torn by partisan

Exclusive-Chinese firm hired lobbyists with ties to Don Jr, then scored a win in Washington

Exclusive-Chinese firm hired lobbyists with ties to Don Jr, then scored a win in Washington

By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - A lobbying firm led by one of Donald Trump Jr.'s hunting buddies helped a Chinese company make its case to a U.S. national security watchdog against a U.S. startup that was seeking to have the Chinese firm removed as one of its investors, public

Pentagon Plans Major Increase in Counter-Drone Technology Spending Amid Rising Threats

Pentagon Plans Major Increase in Counter-Drone Technology Spending Amid Rising Threats

The Pentagon is planning to significantly increase its budget for counter-drone technology, with a proposed expenditure of nearly $1 billion in 2027. This marks a substantial rise from the $596 million allocated in 2026. The increase is part of a broader strategy to enhance the U.S. military's capabilities in countering small unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS). The budget proposal includes $26.5 million for applied research and a potential increase in development funding from $140 million in 2026 to $359.2 million in 2027. This move comes as drone threats continue to proliferate globally, with militaries looking to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict for insights and technological advancements. The Pentagon's counter-drone task force aims to acquire $600 million in c-UAS technology to support various operations, including the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran and the protection of critical infrastructure.

US court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now

US court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now

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General Atomics Halts Drone Wingman Tests Following Crash Incident

General Atomics Halts Drone Wingman Tests Following Crash Incident

General Atomics has temporarily paused flight tests of its YFQ-42A 'Dark Merlin' Collaborative Combat Aircraft after a crash occurred at its California facility. The incident, which resulted in no injuries, prompted the company to initiate a thorough investigation to understand the cause. This pause comes as General Atomics competes with Anduril and Northrop Grumman in the Air Force's collaborative combat aircraft competition. The Air Force is set to make a production decision within the next six months, with the Department of Defense seeking nearly $1 billion for the first batch of these aircraft. Despite the crash, industry experts believe the incident will not significantly impact the competition due to recent reforms in military testing protocols.

Analysis-Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

Analysis-Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump was on the verge of a crisis in the Iran war, faced with the rare instance of an American airman shot down and stranded deep inside enemy territory.

DOD Emphasizes Prototyping in $1.4 Billion Research Contract Recompete

DOD Emphasizes Prototyping in $1.4 Billion Research Contract Recompete

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is focusing on prototyping and experimentation in its upcoming recompete of a $1.4 billion contract for Research, Development, Test, Evaluation, Engineering, and Technical Services (RETS). This initiative aims to place awardees at the forefront of military technology innovation. The DOD seeks expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, and hypersonics. The contract will involve technical assessments and the development of roadmaps for prototype projects. The draft request for proposals outlines the need for industry collaboration but does not specify a timeline for final solicitation.

"Project Maven", el programa de IA que EEUU utiliza en la guerra contra Irán

"Project Maven", el programa de IA que EEUU utiliza en la guerra contra Irán

El programa de inteligencia artificial (IA) Project Maven del Pentágono se encuentra en el centro de la campaña militar contra Irán y es potencialmente una de las transformaciones más trascendentes en la guerra moderna.

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday it was terminating resolution agreements backing transgender students that prior administrations had reached with some school districts. The U.S.