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‘Failure to provide support’: US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid widening Iran war rift

The Pentagon is withdrawing approximately 5,000 US troops from Germany, a move signaling heightened tensions with European allies over the Iran conflict. This decision follows sharp criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding Iran negotiations. The drawdown aims to return US troop levels in Europe to pre-Ukraine war figures, reflecting…

The Times of India

Trump orders US to pull thousands of troops out of Germany after row with Merz

A senior Pentagon official said recent rhetoric from Germany was ‘unhelpful’

The Independent UK

Pentagon Excludes Anthropic in Deal With OpenAI, Google, SpaceX and Others for Classified AI Work

The Defense Department said Friday it had reached agreements with leading AI firms, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection AI, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Oracle.

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Scoop: U.S. blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion, Pentagon says

Officials want to emphasize the blockade's impact as peace talks stop and start.

Axios

‘You’re missing the point’: According to Trump’s Department of War, just the possibility of thought is justification enough for an entire war

The point is, there is no justifiable reason for any of this.

We Got This Covered

‘Don’t believe everything you read’: JD Vance can’t believe that fake news reported he is concerned about the Pentagon, when, what do you know, he is

He didn’t even need to deny it.

We Got This Covered

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon says it's partnering with seven tech companies to tap into their artificial intelligence in classified systems, allowing the military to boost its use of AI to help it fight wars

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The Pentagon announces AI deals with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and more — LLMs to be deployed on classified Department of War networks ‘for lawful operational use’

The U.S. Department of War announced agreements with seven AI providers, allowing it to deploy multiple LLMs for its use and avoiding lock up with a single vendor.

Tom’s Hardware

'Israel First, America Last', Iran FM Claims US War Costs Have Hit £79B as He Accuses the Pentagon of Lying to Taxpayers

Iran's foreign minister claims the US has understated the cost of the war on Iran, alleging it has cost £79bn, four times the Pentagon's reported figure.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon inks deals with seven AI companies for classified military work

OpenAI, Google, Nvidia and others agreed to ‘any lawful use’ of their tech. Anthropic, feuding with Pentagon over potential AI misuse, was not included

The Guardian - US

Trump Also Considering Removing Troops From Two Other European Countries: 'Why Shouldn't I?'

President Donald Trump said he is also considering removing troops from Italy and Spain, again criticizing NATO allies for what he sees as their lack of help during the war in Iran.

International Business Times

Troops at polling sites and true cost of Iran war: Key takeaways from Hegseth’s clash in the Senate

Secretary again on the defensive as Democratic senators demand answers on Middle East conflict

The Independent UK

America Plays Catch Up on Drones

Washington lags competitors in crucial defense technology.

Kiplinger

Pentagon budget reveals it's pursuing containerized 300kW+ laser weapons, ambitious Joint Laser Weapon System designed to shoot down cruise missiles — system part of $17.9 billion Golden Dome missile-defense initiative

New Pentagon FY2027 budget documents reveal the Joint Laser Weapon System, a containerized 300kW+ laser weapon designed to intercept cruise missiles as part of the US military’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative.

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Axios

Washington has a new Anthropic problem

Anthropic is both a risk and a necessity to AI progress, at least in the White House's telling.

International Business Times UK

US Navy Pilots Stunned As 'Gimbal' UFO Outpaces F-18 Jets And Defies Physics Over Florida Skies

The Gimbal incident, a 2015 UFO sighting by US Navy pilots, remains unresolved. Investigations continue, focusing on sensor effects and known aerial objects.

International Business Times UK

JD Vance Slammed As Steven Greer Warns 'Demon UFO' Claim Could Trigger Global Panic

Vice President JD Vance's comments on UFOs being demonic have sparked controversy, with Dr. Steven Greer warning of potential global panic and urging a scientific approach to disclosure

The Independent UK

Hegseth accused of being ‘antisemite’ in Iran-heavy budget hearing — and he doesn’t refute it

Rosen and Hegseth clash over the term ’ Pharisees’ and its use by non-Jews to describe negative connotations

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Google says it is ‘proud’ to serve the Pentagon – new DoD contract expansion says Gemini will only be used for ‘any lawful purpose’, but what happened to 'Don’t Be Evil'?

Google's contract with the Pentagon allows the DoD to use Gemini for 'any lawful purpose', and that is a big ethical concern.

The Independent UK

‘Get over it’: Hegseth scolded as Senator loses it over latest ‘gotcha moment’ rant

The contentious budget hearing comes as the U.S. war against Iran passes the 60-day mark

The Guardian - US

Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, Senate hears

Senator Jack Reed says at hearing that defense secretary failed to give Trump accurate picture of war in Iran

Euronews

Trump launches fresh tirade against Merz after troop withdrawal threat

Trump's barrage of criticism comes in response to Merz's comments on Monday that the US was being "humiliated" by the Iranian leadership.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

International Business Times

Trump Says Pentagon Is Considering Withdrawing Troops From Germany Amid Spat With Chancellor

President Donald Trump said the Pentagon is considering withdrawing some troops from Germany amid a spat with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Fury: Defence Secretary Accuses Ousted Generals of Ruining Military in Heated House Hearing

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends his decision to overhaul military leadership, citing alignment with strategic priorities.

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