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💻 Pentagon Updates Tech Policy, Emphasizing Semiconductor Production

Jul 28, 2025

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💻 Pentagon Updates Tech Policy, Emphasizing Semiconductor Production

The Pentagon revised its technology strategy to place a stronger emphasis on domestic semiconductor manufacturing, critical to maintaining technological and strategic advantages.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
🛰️ Space Force Establishes New "System Deltas" for Missile Warning and Space-Based Targeting

Jul 25, 2025

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🛰️ Space Force Establishes New "System Deltas" for Missile Warning and Space-Based Targeting

The U.S. Space Force created new specialized units called "System Deltas," specifically tasked with overseeing missile-warning systems and developing space-based targeting capabilities.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
🚨 DHS Systems Impacted by Chinese Hack Through Microsoft Products

Jul 24, 2025

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🚨 DHS Systems Impacted by Chinese Hack Through Microsoft Products

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) systems were reportedly compromised due to vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese hackers targeting Microsoft software products.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
🤖 U.S. Army Turns to AI to Dynamically Reprogram RF Waveforms at the Tactical Edge

Jul 23, 2025

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🤖 U.S. Army Turns to AI to Dynamically Reprogram RF Waveforms at the Tactical Edge

The U.S. Army is employing artificial intelligence to dynamically reprogram radio frequency (RF) waveforms directly at the tactical edge, significantly improving communication resilience and adaptability.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
🤖 Rune Technologies Secures $24M Series A for AI-Driven Military Logistics Software

Jul 22, 2025

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🤖 Rune Technologies Secures $24M Series A for AI-Driven Military Logistics Software

Rune Technologies closed a $24 million Series A funding round aimed at deploying AI-enabled logistics software tailored for military operations.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
💰 House Advances $832 Billion Military Budget Plan for Next Fiscal Year

Jul 21, 2025

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💰 House Advances $832 Billion Military Budget Plan for Next Fiscal Year

The U.S. House of Representatives advanced an $832 billion defense budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, emphasizing modernization, readiness, and global defense posture.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
🚀 Pentagon to Host 'Top Gun'-Style School for Ukrainian Attack Drone Pilots

Jul 18, 2025

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🚀 Pentagon to Host 'Top Gun'-Style School for Ukrainian Attack Drone Pilots

The Pentagon announced it will establish an advanced training program modeled after the iconic "Top Gun" school, specifically tailored for Ukrainian drone pilots.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
🚨 Salt Typhoon Hackers Infiltrate U.S. National Guard, Gain 9 Months of Access

Jul 17, 2025

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🚨 Salt Typhoon Hackers Infiltrate U.S. National Guard, Gain 9 Months of Access

The Salt Typhoon hacker group successfully breached the U.S. National Guard's systems, maintaining undetected access for approximately nine months.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
⚓ New Partnership Aims to Accelerate Nuclear Submarine and Naval Vessel Production

Jul 16, 2025

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⚓ New Partnership Aims to Accelerate Nuclear Submarine and Naval Vessel Production

A newly formed partnership between major defense contractors seeks to expedite production timelines for nuclear submarines and other critical naval vessels.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
🤖 Anthropic, Google, and xAI Secure $200M Each from Pentagon to Advance Agentic AI

Jul 15, 2025

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🤖 Anthropic, Google, and xAI Secure $200M Each from Pentagon to Advance Agentic AI

The Pentagon awarded Anthropic, Google, and xAI each a substantial $200 million contract to develop advanced "agentic" AI systems for national security purposes.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
🌊 Rolls-Royce Selected to Supply Engines for U.S. Navy’s Next-Gen Landing Craft

Jul 14, 2025

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🌊 Rolls-Royce Selected to Supply Engines for U.S. Navy’s Next-Gen Landing Craft

Rolls-Royce secured a major contract to provide advanced power plants for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation landing craft, designed to improve amphibious capabilities and operational range.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
🛩️ SecDef Hegseth Issues Memo to Accelerate U.S. Military Drone Dominance

Jul 11, 2025

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🛩️ SecDef Hegseth Issues Memo to Accelerate U.S. Military Drone Dominance

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a new memo setting aggressive deadlines to dramatically expand and enhance the U.S. military’s drone capabilities.

Dallas Hartley
Dallas Hartley
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