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fromMail Online
1 day agoSecret Pentagon project to merge soldiers and machines exposed
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) quietly published a report detailing how scientists were working on a new kind of brain-computer interface that would form a direct link between military personnel and weapons of war without requiring surgery.
Science
fromTNW | Next-Featured
5 days agoVenture
Foundation Future Industries wins $24M Pentagon contracts for humanoid robot soldiers, backed by Eric Trump and tested in Ukraine
Foundation Future Industries secured $24 million in Pentagon contracts to test humanoid robots for military applications, facing scrutiny over its leadership and funding.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week agoUkraine's Soviet-era 'Shahed hunter' turboprop plane is launching interceptor drones from the sky
Ukrainian troops have used an Antonov An-28 turboprop aircraft to launch several interceptor drones in combat, turning the civilian plane into an airborne carrier for Shahed-killing quadcopters.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#autonomous-weapons
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoAnthropic refused a $200M Pentagon weapons contract - now startups are racing to build what it wouldn't - Silicon Canals
As major AI labs refuse military contracts, specialized defense startups are filling the gap to build autonomous weapons systems with minimal oversight or accountability constraints.
#drone-warfare
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month agoDrone defense in the Iran war: What can Ukraine offer?
Ukraine's experience in drone defense offers cost-effective solutions against Iranian and Russian drones, attracting international interest in its technology and expertise.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoRusso-Ukrainian War
New era of drone warfare creates higher risks for civilians
Cheap drones deployed in massive numbers during Middle East and Ukraine conflicts create civilian casualties when intercepted, as falling debris from defensive measures causes widespread harm.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoNew era of drone warfare creates higher risks for civilians
Cheap drones deployed in massive numbers during Middle East and Ukraine conflicts create civilian casualties when intercepted, as falling debris from defensive measures causes widespread harm.
fromFuturism
2 weeks agoPentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails
The outage left millions of Starlink customers in the dark back in August of 2025, dealing a blow to the company's image as an always-on satellite internet provider.
Tech industry
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks agoNorth Korean ballistic missiles were made with outdated methods from up to 50 years ago: Ukraine MOD
North Korean ballistic missiles KN-23 and KN-24 utilize outdated production methods and commercial electronics, impacting their efficiency and design.
#defense-spending
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending
Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 weeks agoA retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control | Fortune
The U.S. faces a critical AI arms race affecting military power and national security, highlighted by the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff over AI usage control.
#ai-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks agoOne of Silicon Valley's Hottest Companies Is Facing a Revolt-From Its Own Fans
Anthropic's refusal to allow military use of its AI technology has positioned it as a leader in ethical AI development.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month agoUS news
To Catholic thinkers, Pentagon's AI demands violate 'human dignity'
Catholic theologians filed court briefs supporting Anthropic's restrictions on military AI use, citing concerns about autonomous weapons and mass surveillance violating human dignity and just war doctrine.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months agoArtificial intelligence
Tech Companies Shouldn't Be Bullied Into Doing Surveillance
The Department of Defense threatened to label Anthropic a supply chain risk to coerce them into removing restrictions on military use of their AI technology, particularly for autonomous weapons and surveillance.
Artificial intelligence
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months agoTech Companies Shouldn't Be Bullied Into Doing Surveillance
The Department of Defense threatened to label Anthropic a supply chain risk to coerce them into removing restrictions on military use of their AI technology, particularly for autonomous weapons and surveillance.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks agoUkraine said it captured a Russian position using only ground robots and drones, no infantry, for the first time
Ukraine captured a Russian position using only drones and ground robots, marking a significant technological advancement in warfare.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks agoUkraine said it captured a Russian position using only ground robots and drones, no infantry, for the first time
Ukraine captured a Russian position using only drones and ground robots, marking a significant technological advancement in warfare.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks agoUkraine says it replaced human soldiers with 'ground robots' in over 21,000 missions for Q1
Ukraine's use of uncrewed ground vehicles has significantly increased, with missions tripling in five months and over 21,500 missions in the first quarter.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks agoThe 3 Numbers You Need to Know About the Economics of War
The economics are hard to ignore. Shooting down a drone with AeroVironment's LOCUST laser system costs less than $10, using just two to five seconds of laser energy. Compare that to the interceptor missiles currently used against Iranian drone swarms, which cost orders of magnitude more and are in short supply across allied arsenals.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks agoThe US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.
"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
World news
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks agoShahed-killing interceptor drones may look simple, but building them to keep up with the threat isn't easy
Interceptor drones are complex systems essential for countering cheap drone attacks, with Ukraine producing them at scale to meet rising global demand.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month agoRussia loaded its cheap 'Molniya' strike drones with extra batteries and high-def cameras, turning them into recon tools
Russia has upgraded Molniya drones for enhanced reconnaissance and strike capabilities in Ukraine, making them more versatile and cost-effective.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoGecko Robotics lands the largest U.S. Navy robotics deal yet | TechCrunch
Gecko Robotics secured a $54 million initial Navy contract to deploy inspection robots and sensors across 18 Pacific Fleet ships, creating digital twins to optimize maintenance and improve fleet readiness to 80% by 2027.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoThe Pentagon provided a rare inside look at Palantir's Project Maven and how the AI tool helps the military wage war
Pentagon's Project Maven integrates satellite imagery and AI to streamline military targeting from detection to strike execution within a single system.
#defense-contracting
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoUS Army announces contract with Anduril worth up to $20B | TechCrunch
The U.S. Army signed a 10-year, up-to-$20 billion contract with defense tech startup Anduril to consolidate over 120 separate procurement actions for hardware, software, infrastructure, and services.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoUS Army announces contract with Anduril worth up to $20B | TechCrunch
The U.S. Army signed a 10-year, up-to-$20 billion contract with defense tech startup Anduril to consolidate over 120 separate procurement actions for hardware, software, infrastructure, and services.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoUS Marines are on the hunt for a cloak they can wear to hide themselves from thermal-imaging sensors
The Marine Corps is developing a multispectral camouflage overgarment to shield Marines from thermal-imaging detection used by drones and surveillance systems on modern battlefields.
#ai-safety
Independent films
fromFast Company
1 month agoAI companies fighting with the U.S. government over safety? 'The X-Files' predicted it in 1993
An early X-Files episode about a deadly AI created by a corporation becomes eerily relevant today as it depicts conflicts between tech safety and military demands for unrestricted AI weapons.
Independent films
fromFast Company
1 month agoAI companies fighting with the U.S. government over safety? 'The X-Files' predicted it in 1993
An early X-Files episode about a deadly AI created by a corporation becomes eerily relevant today as it depicts conflicts between tech safety and military demands for unrestricted AI weapons.
Tech industry
fromThe Nation
1 month agoWelcome to the Era of the AI-Powered War Machine
Silicon Valley military-tech leaders embrace technological power without ethical constraints, treating coercion as innovation while profiting from weapons systems and surveillance tools that enable repression domestically and internationally.
#ai-regulation
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
1 month agoAnthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain Risk Designation
Anthropic sued the Department of Defense to challenge its designation as a supply-chain risk, arguing the Pentagon's sanctions violate free speech protections and threaten hundreds of millions in government revenue.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
1 month agoPentagon labels Anthropic a supply chain risk
The US Department of Defense designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk over disagreements about military use of Claude AI, particularly regarding mass surveillance and autonomous weapons restrictions.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
1 month agoUS: Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Trump administration designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, prohibiting government contractors from using Claude in Pentagon work, prompting Anthropic to challenge the decision in court.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month agoAnthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo supply chain risk' designation
Anthropic sued the Trump administration to reverse the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation, arguing the government unlawfully punished the company for refusing unrestricted military use of its AI technology.
Intellectual property law
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month agoAnthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation
Anthropic sued the Trump administration to overturn the Pentagon's designation of the company as a supply chain risk, challenging restrictions on military use of its AI technology.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
1 month agoAnthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain Risk Designation
Anthropic sued the Department of Defense to challenge its designation as a supply-chain risk, arguing the Pentagon's sanctions violate free speech protections and threaten hundreds of millions in government revenue.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
1 month agoUS: Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Trump administration designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, prohibiting government contractors from using Claude in Pentagon work, prompting Anthropic to challenge the decision in court.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month agoRetail Favorite nLIGHT Gains 4.5%: A Wartime Stock With a Laser Focus
nLIGHT stock surged 4.5% to $63.79 after demonstrating advanced laser weapon systems at a military conference, extending a 603.7% annual gain driven by defense laser demand and geopolitical tensions.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoThe fallout over OpenAI's Pentagon deal is growing
OpenAI faced significant backlash from staff and users over a Pentagon AI deal, prompting CEO Sam Altman to amend the agreement with stricter safeguards against weaponization and domestic surveillance.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoZelenskyy said the US asked Ukraine for support in fighting off Iran's Shahed drones
Ukraine will provide the US with specialists and resources to counter Iranian Shahed drones in the Middle East, leveraging expertise gained from Russia's extensive use of these weapons in the Ukraine war.
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei could still be trying to make a deal with Pentagon | TechCrunch
The dispute began when Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei voiced concern over a clause which allowed the military to use Anthropic's AI for any lawful use. Amodei asserted that the company would not allow for its technology to be used for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weaponry, and wanted the contract to more clearly prohibit those uses.
Artificial intelligence
Science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month agoUS Navy Use Laser Weapons During Operation Epic Fury - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The US military deployed advanced weapons including HELIOS laser systems, heat-tracking satellites, and cyber tools during Operation Epic Fury to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month agoPentagon flexes military muscle with new weapons in Iran
U.S. military deployed advanced weapons systems including AI tools, precision missiles, F-35 fighters, and submarines in recent operations, marking significant combat milestones and technological achievements.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month agoTop general spotlights cyber role in Iran conflict
The Pentagon publicly acknowledged cyber operations as a key component of military strikes against Iran, marking an unprecedented disclosure of cyber warfare capabilities alongside traditional military domains.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoRussian war bloggers are watching the US' new LUCAS drones - and fretting about Starshield terminals
What was inevitable has happened: Starlink terminals have been installed on American 'Geran-like' LUCAS drones, allowing jam-resistant communication anywhere in the world where Elon Musk's network operates. The effectiveness of enemy drone strikes will increase by an order of magnitude.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Artificial intelligence
fromsfist.com
1 month agoTrump Administration Still Used Anthropic's Claude In Iran Strikes, Hours After Trump Banned Anthropic
Despite Trump's ban on Anthropic's Claude, the U.S. military used the AI tool for target selection, battlefield simulations, and intelligence assessments during Iran attacks.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month agoOndas, AeroVironment, and nLIGHT See Major Stock Moves After Iran Strikes
nLIGHT designs and manufactures high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers with significant defense applications, including directed-energy weapons systems. In a conflict scenario involving Iran, where drone swarms and missile threats are a primary concern, laser-based defense solutions move immediately to the forefront of investor attention.
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