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February 24

Pentagon gives AI firm ultimatum: lift military limits by Friday or lose $200M deal

Pentagon gives Anthropic until Friday to remove military restrictions on Claude AI model or face contract termination and Defense Production Act.

February 23

Pentagon audit: Republicans push AI to reform defense spending

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on Republican efforts to mandate AI for Pentagon audits. The Department of Defense has failed audits for eight straight years.

February 22

US assets in Middle East positioned for ‘highly kinetic’ war, ex-Pentagon official warns

U.S. launches major Middle East military buildup with overwhelming force capabilities against Iran as nuclear talks continue, former Pentagon official Dana Stroul said.

February 20

What America’s most powerful warship brings to the Middle East as Iran tensions surge

The Pentagon is deploying USS Gerald R. Ford to Middle East, creating a rare dual-carrier presence as Iran tensions rise and military options expand.

February 19

Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump’s Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change

U.S. forces surged into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq War buildup. Military experts say the intent differs fundamentally.

February 17

Pentagon threatens to end partnership with tech company amid concerns over AI weaponization

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the Pentagon threatening to ends its partnership with technology company Anthropic on ‘Special Report.’ 

February 17

US kills 11 in 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats

The U.S. military destroyed three alleged narco-terrorist vessels in a series of strikes late Monday, U.S. Southern Command announced Tuesday.

February 17

Hegseth orders removal of Army public affairs chief amid broader Pentagon purge

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth orders removal of Army Col. Dave Butler from public affairs role amid growing concerns over military leadership changes.

February 14

US military in Syria carries out 10 strikes on more than 30 ISIS targets: photos

U.S. forces conducted ten strikes against over 30 ISIS targets in Syria as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations to prevent the group's resurgence.

February 13

AI tool Claude helped capture Venezuelan dictator Maduro in US military raid operation: report

The U.S. military reportedly used Anthropic’s AI tool Claude in the operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about AI’s expanding role in classified Pentagon missions.