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The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Defense

‘Use GenAI.mil, do the best you can': Pentagon officials boast of using AI to generate Congress reports

1.5 million Pentagon workers now use GenAI.mil as Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael encourages its use.

TechRadar

The Pentagon claims a 1,775% boost in AI use is paying off the DOGE promise a year later—but adoption is still under 50%

From 80,000 Defense personnel using AI tools in December 2025, it was 1.5 million in June.

Fortune

Trump’s ‘Department of War’ may soon become official. What would that mean?

In US statecraft and warcraft, the president and Pete Hegseth are now saying previously quiet parts out loud

The Guardian - US

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Flying Under the Radar: Lockheed Martin's $2.8B Stealth Setup

Lockheed Martin received $2.8 billion in new Department of Defense contracts and holds a $194 billion backlog, suggesting its recent share price decline reflects geopolitical overreaction rather than demand erosion.

MarketBeat

The Self-Made Myth: How Billions in Taxpayer Contracts and Grants Built Elon Musk's Trillion-Dollar Fortune

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire following SpaceX's record IPO, highlighting the significant role of government contracts and support in his companies' success.

International Business Times UK

Republicans Push to Enshrine 'Department of War' Name in Defense Bill; Rebrand Could Cost Up to $125 Million

Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called the proposal "one of the dumbest things that has been done by this administration"

Latin Times

‘Google Management Has Lost Its Moral Compass': Google director jumps ship over company’s new AI contracts with DoD, Pentagon

Google director of Android platform security ditches company over contracts with Defense Department

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US lawmakers seek $750 mln for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to extend security aid to Ukraine, allocating $750 million. This move signals continued congressional support for Kyiv amidst a Russian invasion. The committee also proposed renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War.

The Economic Times

Pentagon Name Change Officially Moves to Congress, Leaving Taxpayers on the Hook for a Bill That Could Top $125 Million

The administration began rebranding the department in September and Hegseth has been using ‘Secretary of War’ since.

The Mary Sue

Pentagon awards $9.7 billion in contracts to Dell, Microsoft to provide software, stop license sprawl, and cut costs across military and intelligence networks

Dell has been awarded a contract to supply Microsoft 365 software and other services for the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and the US Coast Guard.

TechRadar

'World's most advanced fighter jet, most-expensive drone': US lost 42 aircraft worth $29 billion in Iran war in less than 2 months

United States and Israel initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, 2026. The conflict involved extensive air, missile, and maritime combat. Aircraft losses mounted, with the Department of Defense estimating costs at $29 billion. The situation remains unstable despite a ceasefire. Congressional concerns are rising over readiness and…

The Economic Times

New York Times sues Pentagon again over ‘utterly unreasonable’ press restrictions

Trump administration unveiled sweeping restrictions on press access at the US defense department last September

The Guardian - US

Kash Patel faces scrutiny over snorkeling outing at USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii

FBI director reportedly took a snorkel excursion at site containing remains of more than 1,000 navy sailors and marines

The Guardian - US

Defense Department not investigating reports of US bombing schools and hospitals in Iran, military chief says

Central Command Admiral Brad Cooper dismisses in-depth reporting on the alleged scale of destruction from US airstrikes

The Independent UK

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Veritone Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Veritone (NASDAQ:VERI) reported lower first-quarter revenue but reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook, citing growing demand for its AI training data services, public sector software and recently expanded relationships with major technology companies. On the company’s first-quarter earnings call, P

LiveScience

US government declassifies dozens of additional UFO files, including strange military videos

The Department of Defense has declassified another batch of images and recordings related to UFO/UAP sightings, bringing the total to roughly 220 newly released files.

International Business Times UK

Google Brushes Off Staff Revolt Over 'Proudly' Signing Trump Pentagon AI Deal

Google's AI partnership with the Pentagon has sparked dissent, with employees fearing misuse in military operations amid ethical concerns over AI's role in defense.

TechRadar

‘You don’t cook a Thanksgiving turkey in the microwave’: Pentagon confirms Department of Defense will use Google Gemini for ‘classified projects’ – US military to expand AI vendors as ‘overreliance on one vendor is never a good thing’

Google's Gemini joins OpenAI's ChatGPT as AI models being leveraged by the Department of Defense for warfighting capabilities.

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We Got This Covered

Navy Secretary John Phelan was on Capitol Hill talking shipbuilding all day. Hours later, he learned he was fired by reading it on X

The military purge continues.

The Conversation

Why the US military is stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones

It may sound hard to believe, but the almost trillion-dollar U.S. military is struggling to fight cheap drones in its war with Iran.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Triggers 'Project Blue Beam' Speculation by Pledging Immediate Release of Classified Alien Life Documents

Donald Trump's directive to release classified files on extraterrestrial life has sparked excitement and conspiracy theories, including the resurgence of the 'Project Blue Beam' theory.

Fortune

Trump has no plan to cut the $39 trillion national debt, but he does want to cut childcare. His budget director is scrambling to clarify

OMB Director Russell Vought appeared before Congress to answer questions about the request for the largest military spending boost since World War II.

We Got This Covered

Pete Hegseth gets humiliated in court as judge exposes his underhanded tactics

Round two, same ruling

Barchart

UBS Loves This ‘AI Moat’ at Palantir. Why Analysts Still Think You Should Buy PLTR Stock

PLTR stock probably will not outperform the market, at least until the company reports its Q1 results.

The Times of India

Pete Hegseth’s broker explored investment in defence firms before Iran attack: Report

The investment ultimately did not materialise, as the fund, introduced last year, was not yet available for purchase through Morgan Stanley’s platform. The report did not clarify how much authority the broker had to act independently or whether Hegseth was aware of the move. BlackRock declined to comment, while Morgan…

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