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Anthropic says it ‘cannot in good conscience’ allow Pentagon to remove AI checks

Pete Hegseth had threatened to cancel $200m contract unless it was given unfettered access to Claude model

The Guardian - US · Feb 26

Anthropic v the US military: what this public feud says about the use of AI in warfare

The very public feud between the US Department of Defense (also known these days as the Department of War) and its AI technology supplier Anthropic is unusual for pitting state might against corporate power. In the military space, at least, these are usually cosy bedfellows.

The Conversation · Feb 26

Pentagon Handpicked Friendly Journalists for Secret UFO Briefing as FOIA Lifts the Lid

FOIA records reveal the Pentagon handpicked select journalists for a secret UFO briefing, raising questions about transparency.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27

Could Venezuela be another Iraq or Afghanistan? Lessons from American statecraft in force and legitimacy

Reemoving a leader — even a brutal and incompetent one — is not the same as advancing a legitimate political order.

Fortune · Jan 5

Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy

An image circulated over media the weekend of Jan. 3 and 4 was meant to convey dominance: Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, blindfolded and handcuffed aboard a U.S. naval vessel. Shortly after the operation that seized Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would…

The Conversation · Jan 5

How Maduro’s capture went down – a military strategist explains what goes into a successful special op

The predawn seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, 2026 was a complicated affair. It was also, operationally, a resounding success for the U.S. military.

The Conversation · Jan 4

This Lesser-Known AI Stock Just Scored a Defense Win. Should You Buy Its Shares Here?

BigBear.ai is a tech stock that has more than doubled investor returns in the last year while flying under the radar. Is BBAI stock still a good buy?

Barchart · Dec 23, 2025

The US has now banned all new foreign-made drones. What does that mean for American drone pilots?

While existing drones remain available, all new foreign-made drones will now be banned from launching in the US

Digital Camera World · Dec 23, 2025

US bans foreign-made drones including those by DJI — here’s what it means for you

As of December 23 2025, the FCC has banned the import of all foreign-made drones and components, citing a security risk. Here's how that impacts you.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 23, 2025

Donald Trump made America a big promise, only for Pete Hegseth to dump the president’s vow into oblivion

Apparently, the president's words hold no ground for Hegseth.

We Got This Covered · Dec 18, 2025