Lawmakers press Pentagon on Anthropic blacklist and AI procurement rules at Pentagon witness hearing Rep. Sara Jacobs and other members questioned Undersecretary Duffy about the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk and whether less-restrictive options were tried; DOD defended the decision and cited vendor engagement and the need for trusted, flexible relationships for sensitive AI tools.

Rep. Jacobs challenges the Pentagon's controversial decision to blacklist Anthropic, questioning the fairness of targeting U.S. firms while other vendors thrive—could this be a dangerous precedent for AI start-ups?

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Undersecretary Elbridge Colby defends 2026 National Defense Strategy as members press on Iran, munitions and allied burden-sharing At a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Undersecretary Elbridge Colby defended the 2026 National Defense Strategy's focus on homeland defense, the Indo'Pacific and burden-sharing while members pressed him about Operation Epic Fury in Iran, depleted munitions stocks and the Pentagon's consultation with Congress on force posture changes.

Undersecretary Elbridge Colby faced tough questions from Congress as he defended the 2026 National Defense Strategy amid concerns over military operations in Iran and munitions shortages.

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Senate nominees outline defense strategies amid China threat during confirmation hearings Defense nominees emphasize modernizing military capabilities and addressing recruitment challenges.

Senate nominees are sounding the alarm on the urgent need to modernize U.S. military capabilities in the face of escalating global threats from China.

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General Kane discusses F-47 fighter's role in US air dominance strategy General Kane supports F-47 plans to maintain US air superiority for decades.

The U.S. military is facing a critical imbalance in leadership as discussions reveal more admirals than operational fleet officers, raising urgent questions about efficiency and readiness.

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Defense Secretary outlines logistics reforms and munitions investment amid global tensions Defense Secretary emphasizes logistics reform and increased munitions funding to counter global threats.

The U.S. Department of Defense is pushing for urgent reforms in military logistics and munitions investment to tackle rising global threats from adversaries like Russia and China.

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DISA launches Thunderdome to enhance cybersecurity amid 0 Trust implementation timeline DISA introduces Thunderdome to secure operational technology during 0 Trust deployment phases.

The U.S. Senate is ramping up cybersecurity with the Thunderdome initiative, set to revolutionize how we protect crucial defense networks by 2035.

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DISA leaders discuss workforce impact of civilian cuts and recruitment strategies DISA outlines strategies to address civilian workforce cuts and boost technical recruitment.

As the Defense Information Systems Agency faces a 10% workforce cut, leaders are racing against time to reshape recruitment strategies and harness AI for enhanced cybersecurity.

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Department of Defense prioritizes nuclear modernization amid evolving threats DOD emphasizes nuclear sustainment and modernization to counter multiple global nuclear challenges.

The U.S. is racing to modernize its nuclear deterrent as global threats from countries like China and Russia escalate.

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The U.S. Senate is sounding the alarm on rising potato threats, emphasizing the urgent need for a robust defense strategy to protect both national security and the private sector.

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Senate committee discusses rising cyber threats and need for military preparedness Senators address evolving cyber threats and the importance of military cyber capabilities.

The U.S. Senate is sounding the alarm on rising cyber threats, emphasizing the urgent need for a robust defense strategy to protect both national security and the private sector.

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Senate confirms Feinberg as Deputy Secretary amid national security concerns and reform discussions Senators discuss national security and acquisition reforms during Feinberg's confirmation hearing.

The Senate is at a critical crossroads as they confirm Stephen A. Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense, emphasizing urgent reforms and technology integration to protect our national security.

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