U.S. officials reveal the Iran war’s true cost is closer to $50 billion, roughly double the Pentagon’s public estimate of $25 billion, as oil prices surge to a four-year high.
Pentagon officials reveal the Iran war has cost $25 billion so far, but this figure does not include the expense of rebuilding damaged US military bases.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Dan Caine testify under oath for the first time since the Iran war began, defending the 2027 Pentagon budget before Congress.
As U.S. Congress remains deadlocked on military AI regulation, Google signs an AI partnership with the Pentagon, while military AI startup Scout AI raises $100 million.
Google allows the U.S. Department of Defense to use its AI technology on classified networks, becoming the second major AI company to partner with the Pentagon after OpenAI.
Google and the Pentagon have reportedly agreed on a deal allowing the military to use Google AI tools for ‘any lawful’ purpose in classified environments, sparking internal employee opposition.
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.
More than 600 Google employees, including over 20 DeepMind executives, have signed a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai demanding the company block Pentagon use of its AI models for classified military purposes.
A leaked Pentagon internal email hints that the US may be reconsidering its position on the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute, prompting a swift UK response affirming British control.