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1 week ago
US politics

Microsoft says it will no longer use engineers in China for Department of Defense work | TechCrunch

Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Microsoft is prepping an AI Copilot for the Pentagon

Microsoft is developing a Copilot AI tool specifically for the Pentagon, potentially adding millions of users to its platform.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
US politics

Microsoft says it will no longer use engineers in China for Department of Defense work | TechCrunch

Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Microsoft is prepping an AI Copilot for the Pentagon

Microsoft is developing a Copilot AI tool specifically for the Pentagon, potentially adding millions of users to its platform.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Congrats on the New DOD Gig, MechaHitler!

MechaHitler has been announced as a new figure in the Department of Defense despite previous anti-Semitic rhetoric.
#xai
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk Rages Against Government Spending, But He Just Accepted $200 Million Directly From Your Tax Dollars

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Elon Musk spent months slashing federal contracts - Now his AI company is celebrating a $200M Pentagon contract and new unit to get government business

fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk Rages Against Government Spending, But He Just Accepted $200 Million Directly From Your Tax Dollars

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Elon Musk spent months slashing federal contracts - Now his AI company is celebrating a $200M Pentagon contract and new unit to get government business

fromSocial Media Today
2 weeks ago

xAI Announced 'Grok for Government' to Secure AI Supply Contracts

xAI aims to deliver advanced AI solutions for U.S. government services through its Grok For Government initiative.
#ai-in-defense
#ai
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Selling to the Pentagon is messy and complex. Startups like this one are trying to make it easier.

The Defense Department's contracting process is complex and requires simplification through data and AI solutions.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Selling to the Pentagon is messy and complex. Startups like this one are trying to make it easier.

The Defense Department's contracting process is complex and requires simplification through data and AI solutions.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Metallica Force Pentagon to Pull Video Touting Drone Program Over Unauthorized Use of "Enter Sandman"

The Department of Defense faced a copyright issue after posting a video highlighting drone capabilities set to 'Enter Sandman' by Metallica, requiring the video to be removed.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

MP Materials' stock surged more than 50% Thursday-here's why

The U.S. DOD has entered a $400 million deal with MP Materials, making it the largest stakeholder in the company.
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

More than 60,000 feds are still waiting for their 2025 pay raise

Blue-collar federal employees await 2025 pay raises due to halted advisory committee operations at the Pentagon.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Tech execs from companies chasing defense contracts are now Army officers. A watchdog is calling for an investigation.

Concerns have arisen over the potential conflicts of interest regarding tech executives who joined the Army Reserve while holding lucrative AI contracts with the Department of Defense.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Math Behind Trump's $1 Trillion Defense Budget

The President's FY '26 National Defense Budget requests $1.01 trillion, which is a 13 percent increase from FY '25 enacted levels. This includes $848.3 billion for DoD's discretionary budget and $113.3 billion in mandatory funding for DoD.
US politics
#openai
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Defense official said cutting Harvard grant could cause 'grave and immediate harm to national security,' court docs show

Harvard is currently the top performing team on the AMPHORA program. Inadequate knowledge of the biological threat landscape poses grave and immediate harm to national security.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Barbara Starr Rips Pete Hegseth Press Crackdown on Fox News

Barbara Starr criticizes Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for imposing restrictions on press access to the Pentagon, compromising journalistic integrity.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Pentagon's IT agency is facing a 10% cut to its workforce. Its director suggested that might be a good thing.

DISA faces a 10% workforce cut as a strategic opportunity for realignment.
#cybersecurity
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago
Law

Raytheon Companies and Nightwing Group to Pay $8.4M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Non-Compliance with Cybersecurity Requirements in Federal Contracts

fromDatabreaches
3 months ago
Law

Raytheon Companies and Nightwing Group to Pay $8.4M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Non-Compliance with Cybersecurity Requirements in Federal Contracts

fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Kirsten Davies tapped to be DOD CIO

Kirsten Davies has been nominated as the next Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

See the military zone in the Roosevelt Reservation, where US troops can arrest migrants along the US-Mexico border

The U.S. Department of Defense now oversees a 110,000-acre buffer zone to enhance border security against illegal activities.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm a federal contractor trying to get out of government work. I'm worried my entire education and career will be worthless.

Pursuing advanced education and internships is crucial for securing a job in federal government policy-making.
#pete-hegseth
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

2nd Signal chat reveals Hegseth messaging about Yemen strikes with family members, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly shared sensitive military attack details in a private Signal group chat, raising security concerns.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

What's Going On?' CNN Anchor Roasts Inexperienced' Trump Defense Chief Amid Bombshell Purge

Hegseth is criticized for inexperience as key staffers leave amid a significant turmoil linked to a sensitive leak probe.
SF LGBT
Tensions erupted between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk, requiring intervention, while the Defense Department is reinstating gender-affirming care for trans service members.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

New York Times Hits Back After Trump Calls Bombshell Pete Hegseth Report Fake News'

The New York Times asserts confidence in its reporting regarding Pete Hegseth's Signal chat, countering claims of it being mere disgruntled coworkers.
#pentagon
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Why are Pentagon officials suddenly dropping like flies? Leaks, power, and irrelevance

The Pentagon is facing personnel upheaval due to leak investigations and internal tensions.
High-profile officials are on leave, signaling potential fragility in defense leadership.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Why are Pentagon officials suddenly dropping like flies? Leaks, power, and irrelevance

The Pentagon is facing personnel upheaval due to leak investigations and internal tensions.
High-profile officials are on leave, signaling potential fragility in defense leadership.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
3 months ago

Pentagon Suspends Three Officials in Leaking Investigation

The Pentagon has placed three officials on administrative leave amid a leak investigation.
The DoD is investigating unauthorized disclosures of national security information.
Key leaks involve sensitive military operational plans and intelligence collection.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Here's What Happened to Those SignalGate Messages

The US Treasury provided the court with a timeline of preserved messages amidst concerns over inadequate preservation efforts by other departments.
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

IT consulting spending is 'wasteful,' says US Defense Secretary

The memo ordered the termination of 11 more contracts for consulting services supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), climate, and COVID-19 response.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Trump's anti-DEI purges are wiping out stories of my Air Force service. It's un-American censorship.

The removal of DEI-related content from DoD websites threatens recognition of women's achievements and opportunities for marginalized groups.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

These Are Virginia's Top Counties for Defense Department Jobs

Virginia has the second highest number of DOD personnel in the U.S. with 247,200, vital for national defense.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

'Boggles the mind': US defence department slashes research on emerging threats

Funding cuts to the Minerva Research Initiative limit vital social science research on emergent national security threats and implications of AI in combat.
fromTheregister
4 months ago

DoD engineer took home top-secret docs, booked a trip to MX

A DoD engineer pleaded guilty for taking home classified documents, facing severe legal consequences for unauthorized actions.
#jackie-robinson
fromDefector
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Department Of Defense Backtracks After Deleting Jackie Robinson Article For "Woke DEI" | Defector

fromDefector
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Department Of Defense Backtracks After Deleting Jackie Robinson Article For "Woke DEI" | Defector

Washington Nationals
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Defense Department Page Honoring Jackie Robinson's Military Service Scrubbed, DEI' Added to Web Address

The Department of Defense erased notable stories honoring diversity, including Jackie Robinson's military service.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

California judge approves landmark settlement for discharged LGBTQ+ veterans' discharge upgrades

Federal judge approves settlement for LGBTQ+ veterans to upgrade discharges and access benefits.
SF politics
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

Pete Hegseth's DOD Says It Is Too Fragile to Make 16 New Badges - emptywheel

The government requests a stay on reinstating fired employees, claiming reinstating 16 would impose hardships.
The Department of Defense argues reinstating terminated employees could cause confusion and administrative burdens.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

These Texas Counties Have the Greatest Number of Defense Department Employees

The Department of Defense oversees the U.S. military, managing national security since 1949, with varying employment levels based on military installations across states.
Dallas Cowboys
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A Pentagon press secretary has history of pushing antisemitic, extremist theories

Controversy surrounds Kingsley Wilson, a Pentagon official, due to antisemitic comments and praise for Putin made before her appointment.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Venture capitalist says making sure 'killer robots' aren't running around is the 'cost of doing business' in defense AI

AI is crucial in future warfare, necessitating adherence to ethical frameworks to prevent rogue systems.
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction

The Pentagon is considering significant workforce cuts that could hinder efforts against global threats like weapons proliferation and organized crime.
US news
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The Trump administration just cut Defense Department grants that research terrorism and drug trafficking

The Minerva Research Initiative's funding is being terminated, jeopardizing social science research vital to U.S. national security.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Pete Hegseth Reverses Course Now Orders Dept. of Defense Staff to Respond to Elon Musk's Email Demanding They Justify Their Jobs

Defense Secretary Hegseth reversed earlier guidance, directing DoD employees to comply with a request for five accomplishments from the Office of Personnel Management.
Tech industry
fromBreaking Defense
5 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth draft memo lays out software acquisition reform push

The Pentagon aims to modernize software acquisitions with a faster, more efficient process to enhance military capabilities.
Healthcare
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Decade-old healthcare security SNAFU settled for $11m

Health Net Federal Services will pay over $11 million for falsely certifying compliance with cybersecurity requirements in a DoD contract.
#virginia
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago

Pete Hegseth's plan to overhaul America's military: 'You need to fire a ton of generals'

Hegseth plans to reform the Department of Defense by purging perceived 'woke' influences and restoring a focus on traditional military values.
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