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from24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The 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
#anthropic
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Intellectual property law
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Federal Judge Rita Lin granted a preliminary injunction favoring Anthropic against the US government, halting supply chain risk designations until the lawsuit concludes.
Science
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 day ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Information security

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Trump's FY27 budget makes both boosts and cuts to tech operations

The FY27 budget proposal significantly cuts funding for cybersecurity, reflecting ongoing efforts to reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's resources.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

AI gives attackers superpowers, so defenders must use it too

AI is transforming cybersecurity, drastically reducing the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation from 1.5 years to mere hours.
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump sons to Gulf states: we've got some drone interception tech to sell you | Fortune

A drone company backed by Trump’s sons is selling to Gulf nations amid conflict with Iran, potentially profiting from the war initiated by their father.
Washington DC
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs

The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget requests a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% decrease in non-defense funding.
#defense-spending
fromFortune
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

Trump touted cuts to 'woke' programs 34 times in his budget with a $1.5 trillion boost for his Department of War | Fortune

fromFortune
2 days ago
Washington DC

Trump insists $1.5 trillion military budget for a war Congress didn't approve ranks above day care, Medicare, Medicaid | Fortune

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 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.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

America's "Exquisite Class" Weapons Shortage

President Trump met with major U.S. defense contractors to quadruple production of advanced weaponry while simultaneously pursuing military interventions in Venezuela and Iran instead of diplomatic solutions.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Trump's message to defense contractors: There might be a lot more money coming, but only if you deliver

The administration will condition increased defense funding on contractors prioritizing production and readiness over shareholder returns and executive pay.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump touted cuts to 'woke' programs 34 times in his budget with a $1.5 trillion boost for his Department of War | Fortune

Trump's 2027 budget proposes a $1.5 trillion defense spending increase, prioritizing military investments over domestic programs.
Washington DC
fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump insists $1.5 trillion military budget for a war Congress didn't approve ranks above day care, Medicare, Medicaid | Fortune

Trump requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending, prioritizing military investments over domestic programs amid significant national debt.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 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.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
#ai-regulation
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Justice Department Says Anthropic Can't Be Trusted With Warfighting Systems

The Trump administration designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk, barring it from defense contracts, arguing this does not violate First Amendment rights and that the company's lawsuit will fail.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem

The Trump administration pressured Anthropic to expand Pentagon contract terms to include 'all lawful purposes' or face supply chain risk designation, framing the conflict as opposition to 'woke AI' despite Anthropic's extensive use in defense and intelligence operations.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
US politics

Pentagon officially defines Anthropic as 'supply chain risk' | Fortune

The Trump administration designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, forcing government contractors to stop using Claude AI due to national security concerns over surveillance and autonomous weapons capabilities.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Justice Department Says Anthropic Can't Be Trusted With Warfighting Systems

The Trump administration designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk, barring it from defense contracts, arguing this does not violate First Amendment rights and that the company's lawsuit will fail.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem

The Trump administration pressured Anthropic to expand Pentagon contract terms to include 'all lawful purposes' or face supply chain risk designation, framing the conflict as opposition to 'woke AI' despite Anthropic's extensive use in defense and intelligence operations.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Trump's 2027 budget could give the Pentagon the most massive boost in decades

President Trump's 2027 budget prioritizes military spending, proposing $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon amid significant national deficits.
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
#drones
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Who Is Spying on America's Nuclear Triad?

Ukraine effectively uses small drones in warfare, raising concerns about U.S. military preparedness for drone threats.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago
US news

America's Drone Future

State and local governments will face significant challenges managing the increasing number of drones in U.S. airspace.
#gps
Science
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The US Military's GPS Software Is an $8 Billion Mess

The GPS OCX system, despite being delivered, remains nonoperational and faces potential cancellation due to ongoing issues.
Science
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The US Military's GPS Software Is an $8 Billion Mess

The GPS OCX system, despite being delivered, remains nonoperational and faces potential cancellation due to ongoing issues.
Data science
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
#ai-governance
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The government's AI standoff could decide who really controls America's military tech

The Trump administration blacklisted Anthropic over refusal to allow military use of its AI for surveillance and autonomous weapons, while OpenAI secured a Pentagon defense contract, intensifying competition over AI control in national security.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The most important defense regulation you've never heard of

CMMC mandates new cybersecurity standards for the defense industrial base, impacting thousands of businesses and transforming the defense supply chain.
#us-military
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

The US military is reallocating JASSM-ER cruise missiles from other regions for its campaign against Iran, significantly reducing global stockpiles.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

The US military is reallocating JASSM-ER cruise missiles from other regions for its campaign against Iran, significantly reducing global stockpiles.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

When I brought up the drones that Ukraine has used so effectively against Russian tanks, the company's chairman and CEO, Armin Papperger, was withering in his dismissal. 'This is how to play with Legos,' he told me.
Germany news
Science
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla hit by Iranian missile debris in Israel and survives

Tesla's glass roof design provides exceptional strength, demonstrated by its ability to withstand missile debris without shattering.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

The White House requests $66 billion for Trump's 'Golden Fleet'

The White House requests $66 billion for 34 new Naval ships as part of a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Plowshares into swords: Trump's $1.5 trillion defense surge is the largest since World War II - and no one can explain how to pay for it | Fortune

President Trump's 2027 budget proposal seeks to increase defense funding to $1.5 trillion, marking one of the largest budget increases in U.S. history.
#air-defense
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Total air defense is effectively impossible. In a major war, the West may have to make hard choices.

The West must make difficult choices about air defense priorities in large-scale wars due to limitations in resources and technology.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

US allies are scrambling to buy Ukraine's counter-drone tech, but gear alone isn't enough to defeat the Shahed threat

American allies must develop comprehensive air defense systems against drones, not just purchase technology from Ukraine.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Hegseth Lifting Ban on Personal Firearms in Military Bases, Amid Low Morale Spurred By War

Troops can now carry personal firearms on military bases for self-protection, lifting a long-standing ban amid low morale and dissent over the war on Iran.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Maude-HCS helps model and validate covert network designs

Maude-HCS, an open-source toolkit for covert communication networks, allows organizations to experiment with secure and anonymous communication systems.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
5 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Trump wants to slash $707M from CISA's budget

CISA faces a proposed $707 million budget cut, risking national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure management.
#pentagon
#defense-technology
European startups
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Anduril's new megadeal rewrites the rules for Silicon Valley-and raises new risks | Fortune

The Pentagon is increasingly investing in tech defense startups, exemplified by a significant contract with Anduril worth up to $20 billion.
European startups
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Anduril's new megadeal rewrites the rules for Silicon Valley-and raises new risks | Fortune

The Pentagon is increasingly investing in tech defense startups, exemplified by a significant contract with Anduril worth up to $20 billion.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

GE Aerospace Is Down 14% This Month While Its $190 Billion Backlog Keeps Growing

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to strike 18 US technology and defense-related companies operating in the Middle East, including GE, which has contributed to a bearish sentiment among investors.
Business
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
#f-15e
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Lockheed Martin's Martell says warfare requires human-machine teamwork

Human-machine teaming is essential for developing cognitive machines and understanding AI limitations before deployment.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Despite Ongoing Iran War, Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF Keeps Falling

Geopolitical tensions boost defense contractors, but the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF has declined 11.55% recently, highlighting performance discrepancies.
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 Under-the-Radar Defense Stocks Quietly Beating the Market

Three defense and aerospace companies outperform the S&P 500 in 2026 through strong backlog growth, AI capabilities, and government contracts despite near-term revenue pressures.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Ondas Just Unlocked $1 Billion In Prime Defense Contracts

Ondas said Q4 revenue landed between $29.1 million and $30.1 million, comfortably above the $27 million to $29 million range it had guided to in January. For the full year, revenue came in at $49.7 million to $50.7 million versus prior guidance of $47.6 million to $49.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA losses narrowed in line with expectations, and the company reiterated its 2026 revenue target of $170 million to $180 million.
Venture
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence 'exposing' U.S. forces

Chinese firms are leveraging AI and open-source data to track U.S. military movements, posing potential security risks amid the Iran conflict.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Hegseth's actions reflect a broader agenda to reshape the military's leadership, prioritizing loyalty to his political beliefs over military experience and competence.
Washington DC
fromwww.cnbc.com
5 days ago

Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times

The Pentagon has dismissed the report, stating that neither Hegseth nor any of his representatives approached BlackRock about any such investment. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell called the report 'entirely false and fabricated,' demanding a retraction from the Financial Times.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Hegseth's Broker Sought To Invest in Defense Contractors

Hegseth's financial broker inquired about a multimillion-dollar investment in BlackRock's Defense Industrials Active ETF, which invests in global defense and security-related companies.
US politics
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Defense Stocks Are Surging and This ETF Lets You Collect Dividends From the Global Arms Race

ITA's defense sector ETF maintains reliable distributions backed by 20 years of consistent quarterly payouts, including through COVID, with growing annual distributions driven by underlying company dividend growth.
Artificial intelligence
The Pentagon awarded $200 million each to four tech companies for advanced AI models, with Anthropic later imposing restrictions on military use for domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Top Trump Spox Asked About Massive Military Complex' Under New White House Ballroom

A massive military complex is being built under the new White House ballroom, with upgrades to facilities ongoing.
#defense-contracting
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

US 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Lockheed Martin vs. L3Harris: Which Defense Giant Belongs in Your Portfolio?

Lockheed Martin recovered strongly in Q4 2025 with surging cash flow and missile production, while L3Harris delivered consistent organic growth and record orders, presenting contrasting investment profiles in defense contracting.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

US 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Lockheed Martin vs. L3Harris: Which Defense Giant Belongs in Your Portfolio?

Lockheed Martin recovered strongly in Q4 2025 with surging cash flow and missile production, while L3Harris delivered consistent organic growth and record orders, presenting contrasting investment profiles in defense contracting.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic, report says | TechCrunch

The Pentagon is developing its own large language models to replace Anthropic's AI after their $200 million contract collapsed over disagreements on military access restrictions and weapons deployment safeguards.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

These aren't AI firms, they're defense contractors. We can't let them hide behind their models

AI warfare systems replicate the 'fog procedure' military strategy by automating chosen blindness through algorithmic opacity, enabling violence while obscuring accountability and decision-making responsibility.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

4 Specialty Defense and Energy Plays Positioned for the Next Upcycle

Energy, defense, and aviation services sectors present compelling investment opportunities driven by rising oil prices, expanding defense budgets, and strong aftermarket demand.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?

Trump administration convenes major defense contractors to address production capacity concerns amid intensifying Iran conflict and depleted US missile stockpiles.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades

Our war fighters are leveraging a variety of advanced AI tools. These systems help us sift through vast amounts of data in seconds so our leaders can cut through the noise and make smarter decisions faster than the enemy can react. Humans will always make final decisions on what to shoot and what not to shoot and when to shoot, but advanced AI tools can turn processes that used to take hours and sometimes even days into seconds.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

The Future of War Is Now: What Washington Needs to Hear from the Battlefield

I have been working in Ukraine since 2019, first as an active Green Beret advising in an official capacity, then after leaving that service, directing special operations on the ground and more recently carrying hard-won lessons back to NATO before they are forgotten or overtaken by the next news cycle.
Washington DC
#ai-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Anthropic Claims Pentagon Feud Could Cost It Billions

The US Department of Defense's supply-chain risk designation of Anthropic has caused current and prospective customers to demand new contract terms, cancel deals, and withdraw from negotiations, threatening hundreds of millions in expected Pentagon-related revenue and potentially billions in overall sales.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top 5 Defense & Aerospace Stocks After Microsoft's $170M Air Force Win

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s $170 million Air Force cloud contract signals the massive defense modernization wave reshaping Pentagon technology buying. While Microsoft grabs headlines, the real winners are companies building hardware that protects American interests: fighter jets, missile systems, submarines, and bombers. These aren't software plays - they're steel, titanium, and composite fiber companies with decade-long backlogs and bipartisan budget support. We ranked the top five defense and aerospace stocks based on profitability margins, operational efficiency, balance sheet strength, and positioning in the defense modernization cycle.
US news
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Defense tech enters a new era: the case of Anthropic and the DOD

The DoD-Anthropic dispute reveals that operational access to AI technology now takes precedence over traditional reliability and safety standards in defense procurement.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

It would take the Pentagon months to replace Anthropic's AI tools: sources

The Pentagon threatens to blacklist Anthropic's Claude AI if the company refuses to remove restrictions on mass surveillance and autonomous weapons use, potentially delaying military access to advanced AI tools for months.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Lockheed says it plans to dramatically turn up Patriot missile production

Lockheed Martin will increase annual PAC-3 MSE Patriot interceptor production from about 600 to 2,000 over seven years under a DoD agreement.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

The diminished state of Defense IT acquisition and how to fix it

DOD IT programs fail to deliver on time and budget over 80% of the time due to systemic conflicts of interest, weak accountability, and unchanged oversight structures despite decades of reform efforts.
fromBreaking Defense
2 months ago

Pentagon CTO offers industry free use of 400 patents from gov't labs - for a start - Breaking Defense

Step one, effective immediately, is to make roughly 400 carefully picked patents available online for a free two-year trial period. Specifically, any company that wants to try out one of the 400 technologies in its own research, development, and products can get what's called a Commercial Evaluation License (CEL) without the usual fee. Those 400 technologies- everything from a Navy-developed drone tracking system to novel Army mortar fuses - were chosen out of the thousands of possibilities by Michael's staff.
Washington DC
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Defending the Homeland: Pentagon Shifts Strategy on Drone Threats

DoD policy empowers commanders to use defensive measures, extend perimeters beyond installation fences, and counter UAS threats after an uncoordinated CBP laser incident.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

The revolutionary new weapon in the Pentagon's pocket - and why it matters now more than ever

Transforming Pentagon acquisition processes to remove administrative burdens will enable U.S. companies to deliver cutting-edge military capabilities faster, producing a decisive battlefield advantage.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

DOD's AI acceleration strategy

According to the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's memorandum on the Strategy, this AI-first status is to be achieved through four broad aims: Incentivizing internal DOD experimentation with AI models. Identifying and eliminating bureaucratic obstacles in the way of model integration. Focusing the U.S.'s military investment to shore up the U.S.'s "asymmetric advantages" in areas including AI computing, model innovation, entrepreneurial dynamism, capital markets, and operational data.
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