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Anduril Industries Seeks Head of Operations for Intelligence Systems to Enhance U.S. Military AI Capabilities

Anduril Industries Seeks Head of Operations for Intelligence Systems to Enhance U.S. Military AI Capabilities

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is actively seeking a Head of Operations for its Intelligence Systems division. This role is crucial for transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology, specifically focusing on autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking. The company aims to deliver cutting-edge solutions to the military in a significantly shorter timeframe than traditional defense contractors. The Head of Operations will be responsible for all business operations within the Intelligence Systems team, acting as a key partner to the General Manager. This includes business planning, financial tracking, talent management, corporate governance, and strategic project leadership. The position requires extensive experience in operations, strong communication skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to manage multiple large projects. A key requirement for the role is the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance,...

Defense and Intelligence Agencies Grapple with AI 'Harness' for Super Intelligence Success

Defense and Intelligence Agencies Grapple with AI 'Harness' for Super Intelligence Success

U.S. defense and intelligence agencies are facing significant challenges in effectively deploying 'Super Intelligence' (SI) due to a lack of focus on the underlying 'harness'—the software infrastructure and scaffolding that orchestrates how data, tools, and controls work together. According to Jay Meil, Vice President of Innovation and Asymmetric Technologies and Chief Data Scientist at SAIC, many agencies are finding that AI models, despite their advanced algorithms, yield inconsistent operational experiences because the data substrate is often broken or improperly formatted. This issue is critical for defense and intelligence, where reliable outputs are paramount, and current AI models struggle to intrinsically understand physics-based sensor data or differentiate the operational weight of tactical versus static intelligence.

The Latest: Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements’

The Latest: Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”

Shield AI Acquires Echodyne for $5.3 Billion to Enhance Drone Defense Capabilities

Shield AI Acquires Echodyne for $5.3 Billion to Enhance Drone Defense Capabilities

Shield AI Acquires Echodyne for $5.3 Billion to Enhance Drone Defense Capabilities

US Center for AI Safety Faces Independence Concerns Amid White House Reporting Shift

US Center for AI Safety Faces Independence Concerns Amid White House Reporting Shift

The Center for Advancing Innovation and Standards for Super Intelligence (CAISSI), an independent division of the Commerce Department, has reportedly been asked to informally report to an office within the White House. This development has raised concerns among critics regarding the center's independence and the potential politicization of AI safety decisions. CAISSI, which has an annual budget of $10 million, has also been without a permanent leader for several months, following the rapid departure of two previous directors. Furthermore, the center has ceased publishing its research on AI system performance, prompting inquiries from Congress. These issues emerge as public anxiety grows over reports of out-of-control artificial intelligence agents and the government's capacity to independently assess these rapidly advancing systems.

Staff at the US center for AI safety are reporting to the White House, raising independence concerns

Staff at the US center for AI safety are reporting to the White House, raising independence concerns

The tiny U.S. government division charged with assessing the safety of new artificial intelligence offerings doesn’t have a permanent leader and has stopped publishing its research

U.S. National Defense Strategy Prioritizes Domestic Industrial Base and European Cooperation

U.S. National Defense Strategy Prioritizes Domestic Industrial Base and European Cooperation

The U.S. Department of War's January 2026 National Defense Strategy outlines a plan to significantly expand domestic weapons production and leverage allied factories to supply American forces. A key objective is to rebuild the U.S. defense industrial base, bringing strategic industries back to the United States and investing in facilities capable of producing weapons and ammunition more rapidly and at a larger scale. This effort is described as a "national mobilization," reminiscent of industrial expansions during past global conflicts. The strategy also aims to equip allies to assume greater responsibility for their own defense, allowing the U.S. to concentrate on homeland defense and the Indo-Pacific region. The Pentagon plans to strengthen its capacity for equipment maintenance and repair, and to improve transportation, distribution, and resupply logistics. Furthermore, it seeks to integrate non-traditional suppliers into defense production, work with established contractors, and adopt advanced technolo...

Exclusive-Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle expected ban on Chinese data center technology

Exclusive-Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle expected ban on Chinese data center technology

By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Microsoft has been pressing the Trump administration to halt plans to bar Chinese imports of a key component used in AI data centers, three people familiar with the situation said.

Exclusive-Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle ban on Chinese data center tech

Exclusive-Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle ban on Chinese data center tech

By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Microsoft and other companies and trade groups have pressed the Trump administration to halt plans to bar imports from China of a key component used in AI data centers, three people familiar with the situation said.

Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle expected ban on Chinese data center technology

Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle expected ban on Chinese data center technology

By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Microsoft has been pressing the Trump administration to halt plans to bar Chinese imports of a key component used in AI data centers, three people familiar with the situation said.

US Intelligence Memo Alleges Chinese Recruitment of Executive to Spy on Nvidia CEO

US Intelligence Memo Alleges Chinese Recruitment of Executive to Spy on Nvidia CEO

A US intelligence memo, circulated earlier this year, alleges that Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based company Megaspeed, was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. This information was reported by the New York Times and the Financial Times. The memo also claimed a romantic relationship between Jensen Huang and Alice Huang. Nvidia has stated that Jensen Huang’s interactions with Alice Huang were not unusual and that the company does not share classified information with customers. Separately, a New York Times report investigated New Matrix, a Chinese company authorized by the US Commerce Department to purchase advanced Nvidia chips. Reporters found that the address listed for New Matrix appeared to be an empty office space, raising concerns that it might be a front for a blacklisted private equity firm. Nvidia maintains that it sells the majority of its technology within America.

Pentagon Initiates FORTRESS America to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains Amid Foreign Reliance

Pentagon Initiates FORTRESS America to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains Amid Foreign Reliance

The Pentagon has launched 'FORTRESS America,' an initiative aimed at stockpiling critical minerals, fuel, and munitions on U.S. soil to ensure military operations can continue even if domestic power grids and manufacturing supply chains are disrupted by cyberattacks or sabotage. This program, formally established on September 30, is designed to enable U.S. forces to operate for 90 days without relying on external grids. The U.S. defense industry is heavily dependent on foreign supply chains for raw materials, particularly rare-earth magnets. In 2025, the U.S. imported approximately $60 billion worth of critical minerals, excluding rare earths. Domestic sources supplied only 300 metric tons of the 48,000 metric tons of rare-earth magnets demanded in 2025, with capacity projected to reach only about 5,000 metric tons by the end of this year. China's dominance in critical mineral processing has led to shortages for American companies, even during peacetime. The initiative reflects growing concerns that U.S. f...