Trump Orders Withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. Troops From Germany
Trump announces the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany following the German Chancellor’s criticism of the Iran war, reigniting transatlantic alliance tensions.
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Top US AI Companies Agree to Work with Pentagon on Classified Data
Several leading US AI companies reach agreements with the Pentagon to provide artificial intelligence services in classified data environments, sparking privacy and ethics debates.
🎖️ Pentagon Declares US Military Will Become 'AI-First' Fighting Force, Signs 8 Big Tech Contracts
The US Department of Defense announced it will transform the military into an ‘AI-first’ fighting force, signing eight new contracts with major tech companies to expand AI capabilities.
Scout AI Raises $100M to Train AI Drone Models for Military Operations
Former Navy pilot Colby Adcock’s Scout AI closes $100M funding round to train AI models for military operations, with its bootcamp approach drawing attention.
Google Clears Pentagon to Use AI Tools in Classified Settings
Google officially approves Pentagon use of its AI platforms for handling classified information, marking a significant shift in the tech giant’s relationship with the military.
Ukraine's Drone Commander in Rare BBC Interview: Targeting Russian Oil, Troops, and Morale
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi tells BBC in a rare interview that his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
Kim Jong Un Opens Memorial for North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, alongside Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, unveiled a memorial museum honoring North Korean soldiers reportedly killed in the Ukraine conflict.
Seven Dead in Massive Russian Drone Assault on Ukraine; Kyiv Launches Long-Range Counterstrike Deep into Russia
Russia fires over 600 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing seven including five in Dnipro where an apartment building was hit; Ukraine retaliates with ultra-long-range drone strikes reaching Yekaterinburg, 1,600km away.