Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to HegsethThe senator made clear the holds were a direct response to Pete Hegseth's decision to block the promotions of two Black and two female officers.By Hope Hodge Seck2 days ago
A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the US-Mexico border?An investigation into how Trump’s emergency declaration expanded military power, blurred legal lines and helped spread the use of military-grade tech.By Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza, The War Horse and The Border Chronicle4 days ago
Deadly Iran school strike casts shadow over Pentagon’s AI targeting pushA Ukrainian drone developer says the Minab strike exposed a familiar danger of semi-autonomous warfare.By Katie Livingstone7 days ago
A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from IranIf a missile is launched from Iran toward a U.S. military base in the region, how do service members know in time to stay safe?By Aaron Brynildson, University of Mississippi, The Conversation8 days ago
Hegseth wants Pentagon to dump Claude, but military users say it’s not so easyPentagon staffers, former officials and IT contractors who work closely with the U.S. military say they are reluctant to give up Anthropic’s AI tools.By Reuters12 days ago
US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027The assessment in the intelligence agencies’ annual report comes as Beijing has stepped up pressure on Taiwan with frequent military drills.By Michael Martina, Reuters14 days ago