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nbcnews.compolitics25 days ago
U.S. Defense Department Releases First Batch of UFO Files
The U.S. Department of Defense released the first batch of UFO files on May 8, 2026, following a directive from President Trump. The documents contain images and videos of unidentified aerial phenomena that have been examined by online observers.
thehindu.comtechnology39 days ago
Pentagon Signs AI Agreements With Eight Technology Companies
The U.S. Defense Department has signed deals with eight technology companies, including Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon, to deploy advanced AI tools on classified military networks. The agreements emphasize lawful operational use and follow a dispute with Anthropic over usage restri…
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BBC Newspolitics38 days agoUpdated
Pentagon to Reduce U.S. Troops in Germany by 5,000
The U.S. Defense Department announced the pullout of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany, ordered by Secretary Pete Hegseth, amid tensions with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war. The move leaves more than 30,000 troops in place and follows a review of European force postu…
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azernews.azai37 days ago
Pentagon Clears Eight Tech Firms to Deploy AI on Classified Military Networks
The U.S. Defense Department announced agreements with eight tech firms to deploy AI models on classified networks for lawful purposes. The deals prompted employee protests at Google and follow a dispute with Anthropic. Separately, a Pentagon official testified that the war in Ira…
ecns.cnworld46 days ago
U.S. Defense Department Seeks to Replenish Depleted Weapons Stocks
The U.S. Defense Department is working to restock weapons and munitions depleted by recent military actions and commitments. This effort follows the U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran and support to other countries including Ukraine. Defense contractors are receiving bill…
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U.S. Defense Department Cancels Pentagon Briefing with Secretary Hegseth and General Caine
The U.S. Defense Department has canceled a scheduled Pentagon briefing involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine. The event was set for Tuesday. No reason for the cancellation has been provided by the department.
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