The US Department of Defense Education Activity is set to introduce a new subject focusing on Western civilization and Christianity in schools for military families, with reports indicating Islam is depicted as a threat.

The US Department of Defense has sanctioned Frank Kendall by revoking his security clearance, alleging he disclosed state secrets during interviews about Donald Trump's Air Force One. Kendall is reportedly fighting the decision.

The US Department of Defense has canceled a tender to purchase $300 million worth of lithium for its strategic stockpiles, signaling ongoing challenges in bolstering critical mineral supplies.

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded contracts totaling $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding for the construction of 14 new submarines.

The Pentagon and SpaceX are reportedly in negotiations regarding the use of SpaceX's data center capacities, which the U.S. Department of Defense intends to utilize for running AI applications.

American Resources' ReElement Technologies has secured a $25 million investment from the U.S. Department of Defense. This funding is designated to expand the company's capacity for refining rare earth elements, crucial for various advanced technologies.

The US Department of Defense published its fourth batch of documents concerning unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) on its website, including 40 reports, videos, and audio recordings from 1948 to 2025.

The U.S. Department of Defense has released a fourth set of declassified documents concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs, as part of an ongoing transparency initiative.

Italy has gained the capability to arm its F-35 fighter jets with its own missiles, rather than being limited to US-made weaponry, following a $74.2 million contract awarded to Lockheed Martin by the US Department of Defense.

Armata has received an additional $2.5 million in funding from the Department of Defense for its lead program.

Nearly two months after the US Department of Defense lifted mandatory flu vaccination for service members, a flu outbreak has occurred at an Air Force base in Texas. Several American media outlets reported on the incident.

The American president has authorized the Department of Defense to ensure increased military production, particularly for certain ammunition and missiles, citing dwindling US stockpiles as a direct threat.

A leading Google security expert has resigned, sharply criticizing the company's leadership for its collaboration with the US Department of Defense on artificial intelligence applications, stating the leadership lost its moral compass.

WuXi AppTec has filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Defense, challenging the department's decision to link the company to the Chinese military.

House Republicans are advocating to permanently change the name of the Department of Defense to the 'Department of War,' a proposal that has drawn criticism from Democrats.

The U.S. Department of Defense has released previously secret files concerning unidentified flying objects (UFOs), providing new insights into the phenomenon.

Dell Technologies was awarded a $9.7 billion contract with the US Department of Defense for enterprise software, months after Michael and Susan Dell's $6.25 billion donation to 'Trump accounts'.

The US Department of Defense announced a reduction in its army brigades in Europe, returning to 2021 levels and not sending 4,000 troops to Poland, which is expected to push Europe to take more responsibility for its own defense.

Following the Department of Defense's release of files related to UFOs, public and online discussions question whether the disclosure serves as a political distraction.

A US Department of Defense official stated that strengthening the US military posture in Japan is a top priority for forces deployed in the Indo-Pacific region. The official also expressed expectations for Japan's defense strengthening measures.

Google is in talks with the U.S. Department of Defense regarding a potential agreement to deploy its Gemini AI in secure environments.

The US Congress is set to return with a packed agenda, focusing on Department of Homeland Security funding, the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and a $1.5 trillion budget for the Department of Defense.

The US Department of Defense is reportedly seeking $3 billion in funding to increase its Tomahawk cruise missile inventory by 1,200%, following claims that Iran has "depleted" the existing stock.

An analytical piece discusses how Japan should strategically respond to China's escalating nuclear threat, noting the U.S. Department of Defense's assessment that China could possess over 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly secured a deal with the Pentagon and worked to de-escalate a situation involving the Department of Defense, after rival Anthropic turned down a similar agreement.

US forces have been conducting operations in South America for several months, and the Department of Defense announced that these actions are expected to expand under 'Operation Total Extermination'.

The US Department of Defense has escalated its dispute with journalists by imposing new restrictions on their work within the Pentagon headquarters, shortly after a judge declared other restrictions unconstitutional.

The Department of Defense has closed the 'Correspondents’ Corridor' within its main building and will move press operations to an external annex, following a court decision that found its new media policy unconstitutional.

The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.

The malicious networks - Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid and Mossad - were used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, with some Department of Defense websites among the targets.

US military personnel reportedly lost secret maps on a train in Poland, an incident linked to a general's visit to Kyiv where he suffered a concussion after excessive alcohol consumption, according to a US Department of Defense investigation.

The US Department of Defense spent more money in September last year than in any year since 2008, with a significant portion of the funds reportedly allocated to non-essential items such as lobsters, steaks, and a piano, rather than critical military expenses.

Microsoft has filed an amicus brief in support of Anthropic, aiming to prevent the US Department of Defense from designating the AI company as a 'supply-chain risk'.

The US Department of Defense reportedly spent $93.4 billion in one month, with purchases including luxury food items such as lobster tails and Alaskan king crab.

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An Iranian warship was struck by a US submarine torpedo, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters on Wednesday. US Department of Defense A US Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in the…

AI provider Anthropic is experiencing a surge in popularity after Open AI, for its part, concluded an agreement with the US Department of Defense.

The US Department of Defense declined to comment on speculations regarding the potential repositioning of US Forces Korea assets, amidst reports that Washington might draw on overseas assets for developments in the Middle East.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Dana Stroul, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, what Iran's current military capabilities are and whether it's retaliating with full force.

An Iranian drone reportedly struck a hotel in Bahrain where US Department of Defense officials had been staying. The Washington Post compared the attack to the 9/11 terror attacks.

Officials from the US Department of Defense have reportedly admitted to congressmen in closed-door meetings that there was no indication Iran planned to attack the US before a massive attack was launched against Iran.

Pop star Katy Perry has publicly shown support for AI company Anthropic amidst its dispute with the US Department of Defense.

The US Department of Defense will no longer send officers to courses and studies at Ivy League universities, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Friday, assessing that these educational institutions have become…

The US Department of Defense announced that its forces have seized a third oil tanker operating under sanctions.

German universities and research institutions are receiving millions of dollars from the US Department of Defense, raising questions about the use of these funds.

Oracle has signed a significant 10-year, $7 billion contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, a development closely watched by investors.

The US Department of Defense has quietly changed the way it records and publishes casualties from the war against Iran, raising questions over transparency.

The US Department of Defense is reportedly planning to mandate annual testosterone level testing for all male service members. This new policy aims to monitor the hormonal health of military personnel.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a $400 million award from the Department of Defense, specifically tied to the development and implementation of a hypersonic system.

The American Department of Defense has published a new batch of documents, videos, and other materials related to unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs) or unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

Hesai Technology, a Chinese lidar maker with ties to Nvidia, has been blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Defense as a national security threat and designated a Chinese military entity in 2024.

The U.S. Department of Defense released video footage of successful airstrikes conducted by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on multiple Iranian military sites, including missile and drone storage facilities, on Thursday.

China has placed two US rare earth miners, MP Materials and another, on its export control list, along with eight technology companies, in retaliation for the US Department of Defense blacklisting Chinese businesses.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Parallel Works, an Illinois-based software company and Argonne spinout, a contract to connect military supercomputers with major cloud platforms. This initiative aims to enhance the Pentagon's computing capabilities.

Dr. Jelena Juvan, head of the Department of Defense Studies at FDV, continues to raise concerns about Slovenia's defense capabilities, questioning the state of its national defense and highlighting the country's lack of adequate protection.

A Chinese biotechnology company, WuXi AppTec, has filed a lawsuit against the US government after being placed on a list of businesses linked to China's military by the US Department of Defense.

A journalist faced immediate stigmatization and was called an "idiot" after writing about unexplained flying objects, following the US Department of Defense's release of files containing videos of such phenomena.

Reports indicate that Hegseth has instructed the Department of Defense to remove hundreds of faiths from its official list of recognized religions.

The US Department of Defense has declared its press office a classified space, making it inaccessible to journalists, in a move that further limits media access to the Pentagon.

The US Department of Defense has released a new video, sparking debate among experts who interpret it as an F-16 striking an unidentified flying object (UFO/UAP) over Lake Huron in February 2023.

The legal case concerning Anthropic's placement on a Department of Defense blacklist has been presented and argued in a D.C. appeals court.

The U.S. Department of Defense announced it has signed agreements with eight major technology companies to utilize their artificial intelligence tools within its classified networks, notably excluding Anthropic.

A US judge ruled that the Department of Defense has not adhered to a previous order to readmit journalists to the Pentagon, specifically mentioning Defense Secretary Hegseth and seven New York Times journalists.

The US Department of Defense has decided to cease publishing its Global Posture Review, a key document detailing global troop deployments, breaking decades of tradition and raising concerns in Seoul over the future of US troop deployments, though immediate impact is deemed unlikely.

Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the Department of Defense for lacking anti-corruption protocols regarding the business dealings of Donald Trump's children during his presidency.

The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, has announced changes to its press rules after a judge ruled that previous regulations were in violation of legal standards.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has questioned the Department of Defense regarding a reported 'blacklist' of AI firm Anthropic, which appears to be retaliation for its reluctance to provide its Claude AI model to the military without restrictions, contrasting with OpenAI's more cooperative stance. This dispute, which also involves the Trump administration, could significantly influence the future direction of artificial intelligence development and its applications.

A U.S. Federal District Court has ruled that new rules imposed by the Department of Defense restricting media activities violate the constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press, ordering their revocation.

Google is increasing its engagement with the U.S. Department of Defense and has sent a 'clear message' to employees, assuring them that its AI work aligns with company principles and emphasizing a robust review process for national security contracts.

Kuwait: Drones cause damage near a US military site, according to the Department of Defense  Seneweb

The first six days of the war in Iran cost more than $11.3 billion, US Department of Defense officials said at a closed briefing for senators, according to three sources familiar with the matter...

Google is introducing Gemini AI agents for over 3 million civilian and military employees of the U.S. Department of Defense.

AI company Anthropic has been "expelled" by the US Department of Defense, requiring all US ministries to stop cooperation. This significant economic blow is also reported by the Wall Street Journal.

The US Department of War has approved the sale of tactical anti-ship missiles and Link-16 communication and information systems to Bulgaria, enhancing its military capabilities.

The United States Department of Defense officially declared the technology company Anthropic a supply chain risk on Thursday, effective immediately, prohibiting government contractors from using Anthropic's technologies for contracts.

OpenAI is reportedly revising its recently signed contract with the US Department of Defense after facing criticism regarding potential surveillance risks associated with the AI deal.

Sam Altman says he has set safeguards in the agreement between OpenAI and the US Department of Defense.

Representatives of the US Department of Defense, during closed-door meetings with members of Congress, admitted that the United States had no intelligence information...

President Trump has ordered the government to cease using Anthropic, an AI company, following a dispute between the company's CEO and the US Department of Defense.

The US Department of Defense has stated that the Futenma Air Base in Okinawa will not be returned unless Japan selects a longer alternative runway, addressing concerns about reduced operational capability due to a shorter runway at the planned relocation site.

Australia's Sunrise Energy Metals saw its stock price surge by up to 29% following the announcement of a deal with the US Department of Defense.

The US Department of Defense has signed extensive framework agreements with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to significantly increase the production of components for Patriot and THAAD air and missile defense systems, suggesting the potential 'war with Iran' has 'drained' American resources.

The Department of Defense disinterred the remains of an unidentified WWII soldier, buried in Sitka, Alaska for decades, in an effort to confirm his identity, as over 81,000 U.S. soldiers remain missing from past wars.

The U.S. Department of Defense is reportedly facing an urgent budget deficit caused by the high costs of the war in Iran, potentially leading to critical funding lines drying up in weeks.

A Department of Defense watchdog has reported that a 155mm artillery plant, constructed two years ago, has yet to produce any artillery shells, raising concerns about defense manufacturing capabilities.

CACI International has secured a contract from the Department of Defense to provide drone defense systems for the U.S. Southern Border. This initiative aims to enhance security measures against unmanned aerial threats.

The US Department of Defense canceled a safety investigation and flight bans for helicopter crews who flew over a crowd, with politicians reportedly stating, 'Continue, patriots.'

Alibaba has received a reprieve regarding a lobbying ban that was linked to its inclusion on the Department of Defense's blacklist.

A preliminary analysis by the American Center for Strategic Studies (CSIS) estimates that the US Department of Defense incurred costs of approximately $40 billion due to the war with Iran, a financial burden largely borne by ordinary Americans.

Commentary discusses the potential renaming of the US Department of Defense to the 'Department of War' if Republicans gain influence, exploring the implications of such a change in US statecraft and warcraft.

The US Department of Defense has added 188 Chinese entities, including major tech companies like Alibaba and Baidu, to its 'Chinese military company' list, which will bar the Pentagon from direct procurement starting June 30.

The US Department of Defense has formally removed 180 religious affiliations from its official list of codes for military personnel, leaving 31 recognized religions.

The US Department of Defense is reportedly considering cancelling the delivery of Tomahawk missiles to Germany. Concerns over Russia's reaction and a shortage of US stockpiles are cited as reasons for the potential cancellation.

Quectel, a Chinese IoT module supplier, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in response to being placed on a blacklist.

The US Department of Defense is suspending part of its military cooperation with Canada due to growing tensions between the two neighboring countries, a senior Pentagon official confirmed.

The US Department of Defense is partnering with major technology companies like Google, SpaceX, and OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence into its armed forces. This initiative aims to establish an 'AI-first' military capability.

The US Department of War (likely referring to the Department of Defense) has expanded its secure platform by adding more artificial intelligence models developed by Google.

A reported rift between Hegseth and the Army chief within the Pentagon is raising questions about leadership and stability at the US Department of Defense.

A "The View" star and former Department of Defense staffer has claimed that the US government has plans to eliminate its enemies, specifically mentioning the possibility of "taking out Putin."

A federal appeals court has denied AI firm Anthropic's attempt to halt the Pentagon's 'supply chain risk' designation, allowing the Department of Defense to continue excluding Anthropic's technology from military contracts due to national security concerns.

The article details the organizational structure of the US military under the Department of Defense, comprising six armed forces, in light of recent controversy.

Rocket Lab Corporation has secured its second-largest contract, a $190 million deal with the Department of Defense (DoD) for its Hypersonic Attack and Defense Advanced Testing Capabilities (HASTE) program.

Palantir Technologies has reportedly secured a significant contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, prompting discussions on the potential impact on its stock.

The US Department of Defense announced it will revise its press practices in accordance with a federal judge's recent ruling that deemed some of its updated policies unconstitutional.

A judge has ruled that the Department of Defense's requirements for reporters to agree to certain information-gathering rules to maintain Pentagon access violate the First Amendment.

A federal judge has blocked key portions of the Pentagon’s press restrictions after a New York Times lawsuit alleged the changes gave the Department of Defense free rein to punish reporters.

A new report raises serious concerns with how few guardrails there are for advanced weaponry, as the Department of Defense demands billions for these systems

Kuwait: Drones cause damage near a US military site, according to the Department of Defense  Seneweb

Pham Duc Trung Kien used to walk the halls of the White House and the U.S. Department of Defense, before dedicating his American connection to fostering Vietnamese talents.

The Silicon Valley company told the Department of Defense that their LLM wasn't ready to be used in fully autonomous weapons — and the government wasn't pleased

The US Department of Defense has reported that approximately 140 US service members have been wounded in the ongoing Iran war, with eight in critical condition, while the White House praised the progress of the assault.

A split image showing a US Navy submarine torpedoing an Iranian warship. US Department of Defense A US Navy submarine sank an enemy vessel for the first time since World War II in combat with…

The US Department of Defense has delisted 22 universities, including Ivy League and top research institutes, along with several major think tanks, from its Professional Military Education programs.

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the cancellation of its military education fellowships at 13 prominent universities, citing concerns over 'toxic indoctrination' within these institutions.

The US War Department (formerly the Department of Defense), regarding recent escalating tensions surrounding Iran, reaffirmed its firm commitment to the defense of the Korean Peninsula while avoiding specific comments on the possibility of redeploying USFK assets to the Middle East.

An Iranian drone attack targeted a luxury hotel in Bahrain, injuring two US Department of Defense employees, according to a diplomatic cable seen by The Washington Post.

OpenAI faces some user criticism over its new deal with the Department of Defense.

The US Department of Defense will no longer send officers to courses and studies at Ivy League universities, said Pentagon chief Pete Hegsteh, assessing that these educational institutions have become…

The Blue UAS List has a rigorous process for selecting drones that US military personnel can use. US Army photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Herrera The Pentagon has a list of drones approved for military personnel to buy and use. The Blue UAS List is one of the ways DoD is dealing with China's dominance of the drone market and supply chain. DoD has a larger focus on buying more drones and boosting US drone production. The US Department of Defense is rapidly embracing drones across the services an...