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abcnews.go.combusiness5 hrs ago
Appeals court allows Pentagon escort rule for all reporters
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the Pentagon can require an escort for all journalists entering the building. The decision pauses a lower-court order that had blocked the policy for The New York Times.
The War Zoneworld1 day ago
South Korean Forces Use Netting on Logistics Platform in Joint Exercise
Photographs from July 9, 2026, show Republic of Korea service members aboard an Improved Navy Lighterage System equipped with what appears to be anti-drone netting at Dogu Beach, Pohang. The Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 26 exercise integrated U.S. and South Korean asse…
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Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
Conservative Group Proposes Changes to Military Academy Admissions and Curriculum
Restoration of America proposed a 12-page plan to reshape U.S. service academies around warfighting priorities. The document urges Congress to enact the changes into law.
defencetalk.compolitics1 day ago
Pentagon Seeks Authority to Exempt Some CUI Records From FOIA
The Defense Department asked lawmakers in late June for new authority to withhold controlled unclassified information from public release. The measure would also prevent state and local governments from disclosing the same records.
rigzone.comworld2 days ago
Pentagon Signs Framework Deals With Three Firms for New Cruise Missiles but No Orders Yet
The Pentagon reached framework agreements Wednesday with three companies for the U.S. Air Force’s Family of Affordable Mass Missiles program. The deals target missiles at roughly $218,000 each, compared with more than $1.3 million for existing standoff weapons. Actual purchases r…
abcnews.go.comai2 days ago
Defense Department Launches Workforce Initiative to Recruit Students for AI and Autonomous Systems Manufacturing
Assistant Secretary Michael Cadenazzi said middle school students today will build submarines in ten years. The comments came at the McCormick Defense Summit, where the Pentagon launched the Build Freedom workforce initiative with a $10 million award to Mike Rowe's foundation.
uctoday.comworld2 days ago
U.S. Defense Officials Review Military Options for Cuba
Senior defense officials have examined early-stage plans for possible military action against Cuba, including an air assault by the 101st Airborne Division. The review comes as Cuba's power grid has failed for the third time in ten days, leaving millions without electricity.
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forbes.comscience2 days agoUpdated
Bipartisan Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill Ordering FTC and Treasury Review of Foreign Drug Manufacturing
Three lawmakers on July 15, 2026, reintroduced legislation directing the FTC and Treasury to examine foreign dependence in prescription drug manufacturing. The measure also targets risks from moving domestic facilities overseas.
world2 days ago
Pentagon Advances Plans to Buy 28,000 Low-Cost Cruise Missiles Over Five Years
The Pentagon is moving forward with contracts for a large purchase of standoff weapons priced lower than existing systems. The effort targets acquisition of 28,000 missiles within five years.
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prnewswire.compolitics2 days ago
Pentagon Withholds Annual GAO Report on F-35 Program Pending Classification Review
The Department of War prevented public access to a Government Accountability Office assessment of the F-35 Lightning II jet program. The GAO said the document included information flagged by the Pentagon.
foxnews.compolitics2 days ago
Gulf Fighting Resumes; Trump Says No Talks With Iran
President Trump stated he does not want to negotiate with Iran after ordering strikes on Iranian targets this week. The strikes followed a recent U.S.-Iran memorandum meant to extend a ceasefire by 60 days.
nypost.compolitics2 days ago
Trump to Urge Defense Contractors to Increase Weapons Output
President Trump will address defense executives at a Pennsylvania summit on Wednesday to request faster production of missiles and other munitions. The request follows reports of depleted U.S. stockpiles after shipments to allies and recent military operations.
politics2 days ago
Mesquite Ammunition Plant Produced No 155mm Parts by July 2026 but Reached Agreement with Army on Path Forward
The U.S. Army's $469 million plant in Mesquite, Texas, has produced no metal projectile parts for 155mm artillery rounds as of July 2026. A Defense Department inspector general report detailed ongoing delays at the facility that opened in May 2024.
Breaking Defenseworld3 days ago
U.S. awards $1.75 billion in contracts for 36 missile-defense satellites to be ready in 2028
The contracts cover 36 satellites scheduled for 2028 launch to support the Pentagon's Golden Dome missile shield. L3Harris and Sierra Space received the awards from the Space Development Agency.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.compolitics3 days ago
House Republicans to Receive Pentagon Briefing on $350 Billion Defense Request
House Republicans will meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Tuesday evening to review a White House request for a $350 billion defense funding increase. The session occurs as lawmakers finalize a third budget reconciliation bill that would combine the defen…
news.ycombinator.compolitics3 days ago
Business Groups Urge Senate to Drop Pentagon Contractor Buyback Restrictions from Defense Bill
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and 40 other groups asked Senate leaders Tuesday to strip Section 815 from the National Defense Authorization Act. The measure would require Pentagon contractors to obtain Defense Department approval for stock buybacks and dividends.
foxnews.compolitics3 days agoUpdated
Pentagon and Justice Department form joint task force to prosecute leaks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday the creation of a joint task force between the Pentagon and the Justice Department to identify and prosecute officials who disclose sensitive information to the media.
cdc.govworld3 days ago
China and United States Increase State Funding for Mineral Supply Chains
China and the United States are increasing state investments to secure critical mineral supplies. The Pentagon announced a $25 million stake in a startup on Monday, while Beijing backs a new overseas mining firm. A new analysis put the cost of fully ending U.S. reliance on China…
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
National Science Foundation Bans Use of Its Funds for Work With Listed Chinese Research Institutions
The US National Science Foundation will no longer allow its grants to support collaborations with Chinese research institutions on restricted-party lists or their employees. The policy, posted last week, replaces case-by-case reviews with an outright ban.
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finance4 days ago
McConnell Hospitalized, Graham’s Sister to Join Senate as GOP Retains 51-49 Majority
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Sunday he remains hospitalized after a fall and pneumonia treatment. The absence of McConnell and the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham have left Senate Republicans with a 51-seat majority and stalled defense appropriations.
The Independentpolitics4 days ago
Trump Sons' Investments Linked to Firms That Received $3.2 Billion in U.S. Contracts Since 2024 Election
Ventures backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have secured at least $3.2 billion in direct U.S. government business since the 2024 election. SpaceX and Anduril accounted for 97 percent of the total. The brothers invested in several defense-sector firms after the election.
middleeastmonitor.compolitics4 days ago
Pentagon Probe Ongoing into Iran School Strike; Democratic Senators Urge Release of Findings
More than two dozen Democratic senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand called on July 13 for the Trump administration to disclose within one week the results of a U.S. military investigation into a Feb. 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The letter also requests a plan to pr…
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Breaking Defenseworld4 days ago
Pentagon Suspends Third-Party Cybersecurity Assessments for Defense Contractors
The Defense Department suspended CMMC Phase II requirements that had been set to begin November 10, 2026. Officials cited excessive administrative costs on smaller firms while maintaining that data-protection rules remain in force.
world4 days ago
CSIS Report Finds U.S. Defense Industrial Base Gaining Capacity but Still Short on Resilience
A new CSIS study shows measurable gains in the U.S. defense sector since late 2025. New firms and contract spending have risen sharply. Gaps remain in lead times, stockpiles, and supply chains.
legalinsurrection.comscience4 days ago
Pentagon Halts Reviews for 155 Onshore Wind Projects Citing Radar Interference with Drone Detection
The Defense Department has paused reviews for projects totaling 44 gigawatts in 24 states for nearly a year. Developers report $2 billion in added costs and missed federal tax credit deadlines.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee chair absence delays $1.5 trillion defense spending package
The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee chair has been absent from Capitol Hill for more than three weeks. The absence affects work on a $1.5 trillion defense spending package for next year.
nbcnews.compolitics6 days ago
Protests Held in Stockholm and Tel Aviv After Israeli Forces Kill Gaza Aid Driver
Hundreds demonstrated in Stockholm against Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza. Similar rallies occurred in Tel Aviv while an aid truck driver was shot dead in the enclave.
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focustaiwan.twfinance6 days ago
Pentagon Releases Fourth Batch of UAP Files on July 10
The Pentagon released its fourth batch of UAP files on July 10, 2026. The batch contains 40 files from multiple agencies and includes historical and recent sighting reports.
Atlantic Councilpolitics6 days ago
U.S. and Europe sign $3 billion in defense deals at NATO summit as U.S. reviews troop cuts in Europe
The United States and European allies announced multiple defense deals worth about $3 billion at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. The contracts involve missile production, drone sales and joint ventures among U.S. firms and European partners.
jns.orgpolitics6 days ago
Letter Describes Proposed U.S.-Israel Defense Framework
A letter dated June 1 outlined a plan for joint defense cooperation between the United States and Israel. The document referenced Section 224 of pending legislation and proposed a permanent Pentagon role to coordinate military activities.
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The Hillpolitics7 days ago
U.S. officials receive intelligence on reported Iranian threat to President Trump
Intelligence shared by Israel indicated Iran was discussing a plan to assassinate President Trump. The reports surfaced as the U.S. ended a ceasefire with Iran and as officials adjusted security measures during the president's travel.
ai7 days ago
Air Force Research Laboratory directs contractors to remove Anthropic products by Sept. 1 while DoD extends overall deadline to Sept. 29
The directive sets a deadline nearly a month ahead of the Pentagon-wide target of Sept. 29. It follows a series of memos that adjusted removal timelines after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the ban in February.
winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Pentagon reviews beard policy enforcement after ship visit
A defense official reported that a recent Navy ship visit revealed some sailors had beards despite a September memo restricting facial hair. Meetings followed at the Pentagon to address implementation.
nbcnews.compolitics7 days ago
Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Faster Enforcement of Beard Policy After Ship Visit
Pete Hegseth noticed sailors with beards during a June 2026 visit to a Navy ship and directed subordinates to accelerate compliance with a 2025 grooming memo. Pentagon officials held follow-up meetings to stress accountability on the rules and related workplace reforms.
thenextweb.comworld7 days ago
Mach Industries Wins Pentagon Contract to Develop Long-Range Unmanned Aircraft
@zerohedge reported that Mach Industries secured a Defense Innovation Unit contract to develop the Atlas long-range unmanned aircraft for the Navy's RIMES program. The hybrid-electric platform will offer runway-independent operations and a 1,400-nautical-mile range. Whisper Aero…
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politics8 days ago
Pentagon Signs Two Laser Weapon Agreements Worth Up to $847 Million
The Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering finalized two Joint Laser Weapon System agreements on Thursday. The contracts, valued at $86 million initially, aim to develop directed-energy systems capable of countering drone swarms and other aerial threats.
advisor.capolitics8 days ago
U.S. Says It Was Not Involved in Reported Explosions in Iran
The White House and Pentagon have issued no comments or announcements regarding explosions reported in Iran. A small number of U.S. media outlets cited an unnamed official denying American involvement, though that assertion remains unconfirmed.
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foxnews.comscience8 days ago
China Tests Submarine-Launched Missile for First Time
China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific this week. The launch marked the first submarine-based test of its long-range missile arsenal in two years.
globalresearch.cafinance8 days ago
Defense Department requests $67 billion supplemental funding
The Defense Department, funded with nearly a trillion dollars, is running out of cash according to multiple officials. It requested supplemental funding to cover operations until the October budget.
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foxnews.compolitics8 days ago
U.S. Army Finishes Investigation Into Iranian Drone Strike That Killed Six Troops in Kuwait
The investigation examined the Iranian drone strike on a tactical operations center at the Port of Shuaiba. Gold Star families will receive a briefing on the findings Thursday.
Al Jazeerapolitics8 days ago
U.S. to Transfer Patriot Missile Production Know-How to Ukraine
President Trump said this week at the NATO summit in Ankara that Ukraine may soon gain a license to manufacture the defensive missiles. Production faces delays of years and shared U.S. supply constraints.
world8 days ago
Joint Chiefs Legal Adviser Brig. Gen. Eric Widmar Retires Nearly a Year Early
Brig. Gen. Eric Widmar, senior legal adviser to the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, announced his early retirement for personal reasons. He cited the demands of the role that required him to live apart from his wife for two years.
israelnationalnews.comworld8 days ago
U.S. Forces Conduct Self-Defense Strikes Against Iranian Targets
@sentdefender reported 10 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft and one E-3 Sentry visible over the Middle East. The Pentagon described the strikes as self-defense following Iranian attacks on shipping and U.S. interests.
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theaviationist.compolitics9 days ago
NATO selects Saab to build next radar surveillance aircraft
NATO chose Saab over Boeing to develop its next airborne radar plane. The decision follows U.S. delays on the E-7 program.
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japantimes.co.jpfinance9 days ago
U.S. Equity Futures Point Higher While Global Shares Finish Mixed
S&P futures advanced 0.4 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 1.1 percent by 8:00 a.m. ET on July 7. Global equities closed mixed on July 6 while several corporate announcements moved individual shares in premarket trading.
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decrypt.coai9 days ago
Cybersecurity Agency Begins Using Anthropic AI Model to Scan Government Code
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has started limited use of Anthropic's Mythos model to identify software vulnerabilities. Access follows earlier restrictions tied to federal policy disputes with the company.
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abcnews.go.compolitics10 days ago
Democratic senators seek details on military promotion decisions
Seven Democratic senators sent a letter to War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday requesting information on the removal of officers from promotion lists. The letter asked for the criteria used and set an August 30 response deadline.
decrypt.coai10 days ago
CISA Uses Anthropic Mythos AI to Scan U.S. Government Code Repositories
Rappler reported that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has deployed Anthropic's Mythos model to audit federal software for vulnerabilities. Sources said the scans have already found a large number of issues. The effort continues despite prior friction between…
yahoo.compolitics11 days ago
Egypt Opens New Defense Headquarters 39 Times Larger Than Pentagon
Egypt opened a 35-square-mile military and state command complex east of Cairo on Sunday. The facility houses ten buildings and support infrastructure for the Ministry of Defense and other agencies.
nbcnews.compolitics11 days ago
Netanyahu Alerts Trump to Turkish Calls for Sanctions on Israel Ahead of NATO Summit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged President Trump to withhold weapons systems from Turkey during a Friday phone call. The request came ahead of Trump's planned meeting with Turkish officials at this week's NATO summit in Ankara.
Washington Examinerpolitics11 days ago
NATO to Announce Tens of Billions in Defense Contracts at Ankara Summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said countries must present plans to meet a new 5% of GDP defense spending target. The alliance agreed last year to raise the minimum from 2% with a 2035 deadline.
middleeasteye.netpolitics11 days ago
Trump Tells NATO Chief He Wants Loyalty Over Spending Ahead of Turkey Summit
President Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte he wants loyalty from allies rather than additional defense spending. The exchange came during a White House meeting last month ahead of this week’s summit in Turkey.
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news.sky.comworld11 days ago
Israeli System Detected 850,000 Real-Time Targets Across Gaza and Lebanon Wars
Elbit Systems reported that Israel's Tzayad program identified 850,000 targets from October 2023 through 2025. The figure was presented at a London conference by an Elbit executive who is also an IDF reservist major general. A former U.S. Pentagon targeting adviser called the vol…
arynews.tvbusiness11 days agoUpdated
Judge Orders Pentagon to Suspend Lobbying Restriction on Alibaba
US District Judge Eumi K. Lee directed the Pentagon on Sunday not to apply a new lobbying ban to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. while she reviews the company's challenge. The temporary order follows Alibaba's June lawsuit against its addition to the Pentagon's 1260H list.
middleeasteye.nettechnology12 days ago
NATO Allies Meet in Turkey
NATO members will gather this week in Turkey to discuss defense spending and alliance commitments. The meeting follows recent U.S. adjustments to its support commitments and statements from the U.S. president about participation in prior operations.
nypost.compolitics12 days ago
Pentagon Memo Adds Restrictions on Stars and Stripes Content
The Defense Department rescinded a regulation protecting editorial independence and issued new limits on the military newspaper. Two advisory board members sued, and the former ombudsman was fired after publishing a column.
Fox Newspolitics12 days ago
9/11 Memorial Museum Opens Exhibition Linking 25th Anniversary of Attacks to U.S. 250th Anniversary
The 9/11 Memorial Museum has launched an exhibition of flags and artifacts to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States alongside the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. President and CEO Elizabeth L. Hillman outlined plans for July 4 observances and free veteran admi…
sbs.com.aupolitics12 days ago
NATO Secretary-General Prepares for Summit as U.S. Seeks Loyalty Pledge
The NATO secretary-general has focused on maintaining U.S. participation in the alliance ahead of this week's summit in Turkey. Recent U.S. statements have shifted emphasis from defense spending to political alignment.
Fox Newsai13 days ago
OpenAI Proposes 5 Percent U.S. Government Stake if Rivals Also Agree
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has discussed offering the U.S. government a 5 percent equity stake. The proposal requires similar contributions from rivals including Anthropic and Meta.
focustaiwan.twpolitics13 days ago
Retired general co-authors essay on military and civilian government ties
A retired four-star general removed from office last year published an essay on civil-military relations. The piece addresses domestic deployments and leadership changes at the Pentagon.