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Pentagon official blesses Europe’s push to spend defense money at home

“Otherwise people in Germany or Poland or whatever are going to say: ‘Why are we only sending money across the Atlantic?’” said the Pentagon policy chief.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

7 days ago

Pentagon wants counter-drone sensors to protect US infrastructure — and fast

“The urgency of the threat” is prompting the Defense Innovation Unit to solicit products in time for a spring 2026 demonstration.

By Michael Peck

9 days ago

‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO says

A “modest implementation” of DOW would cost taxpayers about $10 million, the report said. That figure could rise to $125 million if adopted more broadly.

5 weeks ago

Pentagon is embracing Musk’s Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

Hegseth announced that Grok will soon go live in DOD and that “all appropriate data” from military IT systems would be available for "AI exploitation."

6 weeks ago

Pentagon fails financial audit for 8th year in a row

DOD is the only one of the government’s 24 major agencies never to pass.

2 months ago

Pentagon taps Google Gemini, launches new site to boost AI use

Hegseth said the U.S. must stay ahead of adversaries who are working to take advantage of rapid technology advancements, like the development of AI.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago