Pentagon

US Federal Judge Suspends Ban on Transgender People in Military

A US federal judge on Tuesday suspended the Trump administration's ban on transgender people serving in the military, citing the principle of equality and dealing a blow -- if only temporary -- to the US president's agenda.

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US Selects Four Firms, Including Ukrainian Partners, for Artemis One-Way Drone Program

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected four US companies to develop long-range, one-way drone prototypes under the Artemis program.

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Pentagon Selects Contractors for Next-Gen Cyber Hunt Kit Prototype

The US Defense Innovation Unit has selected three contractors to develop Joint Cyber Hunt Kit prototypes for the US Cyber Command. 

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Pentagon Selects Scale AI to Support AI-Driven Military Planning, Decision-Making

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected Scale AI to lead a project that will harness artificial intelligence to enhance military planning, decision-making, and operations.

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Norway Air Force Accepts Three F-35A Jets Under Joint Strike Fighter Program

The Royal Norwegian Air Force has taken delivery of three new F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft as part of the Joint Strike Fighter Program in partnership with the US Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin.

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GAO Flags Pentagon Efforts to Enable Satellite Communications Via Lasers

The Government Accountability Office has raised concerns about the Pentagon’s efforts to enable satellite communications through laser links.

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US Army Compromising Fitness Standards to Meet Recruitment Goals: Watchdog

A new report from the Pentagon Inspector General reveals that the US Army has been lowering its fitness requirements to meet ambitious recruitment targets.

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Raytheon Clinches $322M TOW Anti-Armor Missile Deal With US Army

Raytheon has been awarded a $322.5-million contract to supply additional TOW anti-armor missiles to the US Army.

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General Atomics Proposing ‘Super Wide Area’ Sensor for ‘Iron Dome of America’

Despite the “Iron Dome of America” only being in discussions, General Atomics is already setting its sights on the ambitious project with its “super wide area” sensor.

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Trump Administration Takes Aim At Pentagon Spending

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of the department's 2026 budget so as to reallocate $50 billion in funds, the Pentagon said Wednesday, following reports that he had directed deep, multi-year cuts to military spending.

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