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US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security

The Trump administration said earlier this week that it would ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government cybersecurity tests before releasing them ‌to the ⁠public, as ⁠security fears mount in Washington over powerful new AI systems.

The Economic Times

AeroVironment Sees Drone Demand Taking Off as Switchblade, Counter-Drone Capacity Expands

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) executives told investors at William Blair’s 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference that the company sees expanding opportunities across drones, loitering munitions and counter-drone systems, while also emphasizing ongoing capacity investments tied to programs such as Switch

MarketBeat

Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans

President Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

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House GOP pushes to make Trump’s ‘Department of War’ name change permanent

Democratic Rep. Adam Smith calls it ‘one of the dumbest things that has been done by this administration’

The Independent UK

Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31

The Defense Department has announced a significant reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes

The Independent UK

The Debate Over Israel Aid Is Coming. Congress Wants To Future-Proof the Relationship First.

The Israeli government is willing to phase out U.S. financial grants. But Mike Rogers and Tom Cotton want to lock in other forms of aid—without a debate in Congress.

Reason

Trump's back-and-forth on troops in Europe potentially cost millions, US officials say

The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe

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Prominent priest removed from position as exorcist after saying most ‘UFO sightings are in fact demons’

According to the Church, he gravely undermined its teachings.

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Dems call Don Jr.-linked deal corruption

Democrats want answers after the White House initiated a $620M loan to a firm tied to Donald Trump Jr.

Salon

Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee

The House Armed Services Committee approved its fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act late Thursday after a series of politically charged debates about the Iran war, Pentagon acquisition rules, defense spending and vestiges of the Confederacy in the military. After contending with about 900 amendments over the course of 14…

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Pentagon cuts more than 100 faiths from military’s recognized religions list

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The Independent UK

Pentagon drops 180 religions from its recognized faiths list

A former Army chaplain called the reported changes a ‘tragedy’

The Independent UK

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund backs push for Google oversight use of its cloud, AI tech

A coalition of investors managing $1.15 trillion is pressing Alphabet to explain how it monitors government use of its cloud and AI services.

Fortune

Democrats want answers after Pentagon gives $620M loan to Donald Trump Jr-linked company

Democratic lamwakers are asking White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to respond to their question about adviser Peter Navarro

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The Conversation

From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line

When researchers founded Anthropic in 2021, they said the race to build powerful AI was moving too recklessly. They inserted detailed safety measures into their products and marketed their commitment to safety as the corporate quality that distinguished them from competitors – notably OpenAI, the rival company they had left.…

International Business Times UK

Ex-Pentagon UFO Chief Claims He Saw 'Alien Bodies' and 'Non-Human Craft' With His Own Eyes

Former Pentagon UFO investigator Jay Stratton claims he personally saw 'non-human craft' and 'non-human beings', and now plans to detail an alleged 80‑year US government cover-up in a new memoir.

The Economic Times

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion

Taiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is adopting an asymmetric strategy, using numerous affordable yet potent weapons. This includes missiles and drones to counter China's military might. Taiwan seeks to build a…

International Business Times UK

Iran Claims Strike on US Command Ship in Gulf of Oman — Escalation or Propaganda?

Iran claims to have struck a US command ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating maritime tensions. The US denies the attack, maintaining all naval assets are operational.

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The Independent UK

National Guard deployment has had ‘no measurable effect on violent crime’ in DC - despite Trump’s claims

President Trump has frequently credited the National Guard operation with ‘solving’ crime in Washington, even though the evidence is far more nuanced

TechRadar

US soldier's personal phones allowed enemies to track positions and target troops in real time, Pentagon reveals

The disclosure comes at a time when lawmakers are already pushing the US DoD to make significant overhauls to its posture on smartphone security.

The Independent UK

Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol has a job at the Pentagon

The Trump administration has given a man convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol a job in the Pentagon’s policy office

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth removes all women and some Black service members from navy promotion list

Defense secretary’s latest interposition resulted in all-male, overwhelmingly white picks for promotion to admiralty

The Mary Sue

‘Meritocracy Reigns Supreme’: Chaos Ensues at the War Department After Officials Confirm Seven Navy Careers Have Been Suddenly Derailed

Hegseth claims he’s correcting years of “gender and demographic engineering” that undermined military effectiveness.

The Independent UK

Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy

Steven Spielberg's “Disclosure Day” returns Hollywood’s preeminent big-screen craftsman to one of his most abiding questions: Are we alone

International Business Times UK

'Patriotic' Hire: Man Convicted in the Jan. 6 Riot Now Holds Top-Secret Keys to Pentagon Counterterror Missions

Elias Irizarry, a former Capitol rioter, now works in a sensitive Pentagon role, sparking controversy over his appointment and security clearance.

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