A critical US military GPS software project, budgeted for 2016, remains non-functional after ten years and an $8 billion investment, sparking investigation into procurement failures.
Jessy·
Defense AI startup Shield AI has reached a $12.7 billion valuation after securing a significant contract with the U.S. Air Force to provide software for its new fighter jet, Fury.
Jasmine·
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against the U.S. government's attempt to label Anthropic a supply chain risk, temporarily halting restrictions on the AI company as its lawsuit against the DoD proceeds.
Jessy·
Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized the DoD for labeling Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' calling it retaliation and demanding transparency in defense procurement processes.
Kenji·
Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused the Department of Defense of 'retaliation' after it labeled Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk,' highlighting growing friction between AI labs and national security regulators.
Jessy·
Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in federal court, arguing that national security allegations regarding their AI models' risks are based on technical misunderstandings.
Jessy·
Anthropic is challenging DoD claims that its AI models pose an 'unacceptable risk' to national security, citing technical misunderstandings and contradictory communications.
Jessy·
Tensions between the Pentagon and Anthropic have intensified as court filings reveal government uncertainty regarding security risks posed by the AI company.
Jessy·
Court filings reveal the Pentagon and Anthropic were nearly aligned before their public fallout, highlighting tensions over AI model safety in national security contexts.
Jessy·
Startup K2 has launched its 'Gravitas' project to test high-powered orbital data centers, signaling a move toward in-space edge computing. Alongside the development of maneuverable 'high-tempo' satellites for orbital defense, space is becoming a new frontier for digital storage and tactical operations.
Jason·
A US Defense official revealed plans to use generative AI for ranking strike targets, sparking ethics concerns. Meanwhile, Anthropic is embroiled in a lawsuit with the DOD over safety and procurement, as DOGE operative John Solly faces allegations of stealing sensitive Social Security data.
Mark·
Anduril has acquired ExoAnalytic Solutions to bolster its space surveillance capabilities and support its 'Golden Dome' defense system. This occurs amidst a technical dispute between NASA and SpaceX over manual controls for lunar landers. The acquisition faces significant antitrust and ITAR regulatory oversight.
Jasmine·