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The Pentagon said on Wednesday that U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have degraded Iran’s nuclear program by up to two years, marking a significant escalation in the assessment of the military operation’s impact. What Happened: Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told reporters...

The U.S. government has successfully tested a long-range radar detection system that could be utilized in President Donald Trump's ambitious Golden Dome missile defense system. What Happened: The Long Range Discrimination Radar, built by defense giant Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT), successfully...

A high-stakes security meeting between the U.S. and Japan has reportedly been canceled, as Tokyo pushes back against the Donald Trump administration’s escalating defense budget demands. What Happened: Japan has canceled a key bilateral security meeting with the U.S. after Washington abruptly...

The Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) Air Force One replacement program remains years behind schedule and billions over budget as workforce challenges and design complications continue plaguing production, a new report states. What Happened: The Government Accountability Office shared on Wednesday that “...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is preparing to roll out its AI Copilot tool for the Pentagon by summer 2025. What Happened: In a meeting earlier, the company's Chief Commercial Officer, Judson Althoff, said that a major customer with over 1 million Microsoft 365 licenses is set to adopt...

The Pentagon slashed its Air Force F-35 fighter jet request from 48 to 24 aircraft, delivering a significant blow to Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) amid sweeping defense budget cuts. What Happened: A Defense Department procurement document sent to Congress this week reduced the Air Force’s...

The U.S. State Department will use artificial intelligence to help select staff for annual promotion review panels, expanding AI deployment across federal agencies under the Trump administration. What Happened: The State Department will employ StateChat, an in-house AI chatbot powered by Palantir...

Controversy surrounds Qatar's gift of a 747 to Trump, with negotiations ongoing for transfer terms and concerns over costly modifications. It has been more than a week since the Pentagon announced it had taken control of the luxury Boeing 747 that Qatar "gifted" President Donald Trump, but the...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) has reportedly urged the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure competitive AI contracting, particularly in light of Elon Musk‘s AI chatbot, Grok, gaining traction within the federal government. What Happened: Warren penned a letter to Secretary of...

A mysterious metallic sphere that reportedly fell from the sky near Buga, Colombia, in March has captured global attention, with some speculating it could be of extraterrestrial origin. The orb, seen floating erratically before crashing, is now being studied by researchers in Mexico. What Happened...

The Trump administration has imposed new limitations on journalists’ access to the Pentagon, citing concerns over national security and operational integrity. What Happened: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday announced new rules requiring journalists to have official escorts within...

As the U.S. Army approaches its 250th anniversary, the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a directive earlier this week outlining an ambitious roadmap to reshape the Army's structure, workforce, and acquisition systems. It also aims to equip each of its 10 combat divisions with around 1,000...

President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aim to transform government procurement by prioritizing commercial technology over custom-built solutions, potentially saving billions in taxpayer dollars while opening federal contracts to innovative companies, according to Palantir...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lost four key staffers in one day, causing a significant upheaval within the Pentagon. What Happened: Hegseth’s Chief of Staff Joe Kasper is set to leave his position in the coming days. Kasper will, however, remain within the agency. Three other Defense aides,...

Leading consulting giants Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN), Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:BAH) are facing significant contract reductions as the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced a sweeping $5.1 billion cut in IT services and other contracts deemed “wasteful spending...