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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Officially, OpenAI is at the heart of the US Department of Defense

OpenAI has signed an official agreement with the US Department of Defense to deploy advanced AI models within the military's classified cloud networks.

Mar 2 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Suspected drone attack on British base

A suspected drone attack has targeted a British military base in Cyprus, as reported by the country's defense department, although no injuries have been reported.

Mar 2 โ€ข 02:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"ChatGPT Surrendered to a Tyrant"... OpenAI Accepts Collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense

OpenAI has entered into a collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, contrasting sharply with Anthropicโ€™s stance against military applications of AI.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

OpenAI reaches an agreement on AI with the Department of Defense after conflict with Anthropic

OpenAI has reached an agreement with the Pentagon to provide its AI technologies for confidential systems, shortly after a federal halt on using competitor Anthropic's AI.

Feb 28 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

OpenAI has reached an agreement with the American Department of War

OpenAI has reportedly signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.

Feb 28 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

OpenAI: Reached an agreement with the Pentagon after the 'failed' collaboration with Anthropic

OpenAI has agreed to develop its own artificial intelligence models for the U.S. Department of Defense's classified information network after its collaboration with Anthropic fell through.

Feb 28 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
National & Local

Watch: Rocket Lab blasts off on hypersonic mission for US Department of War

Rocket Lab has successfully launched a hypersonic mission for the US Department of War, utilizing their HASTE rocket.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Trump Excludes AI Company Anthropic from Procurement Due to Military Use Dispute

Trump has ordered the immediate halt of technology utilization from AI company Anthropic by federal agencies following their refusal to comply with military use requests from the Department of Defense.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pentagon threatens to intervene in Anthropic if it does not comply with military use of its AI

The U.S. Department of Defense is escalating tensions with AI company Anthropic over the military use of its technology, warning of potential intervention if demands are not met.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anthropic faces the U.S. Department of Defense over two ethical limits on the use of its AI

Anthropic, a leading AI company, publicly rebuffs the U.S. Department of Defense's pressure to remove critical ethical safeguards from its models.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anthropic refuses to expand military use of AI in the US and faces threats from the Pentagon

The AI startup Anthropic is in conflict with the US Department of Defense over restrictions on military applications of AI, particularly concerning autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Dispute Erupted: Trump's Administration Wants to Make AI a Deadly Weapon

A controversy has emerged between the U.S. Department of Defense and AI company Anthropic over the military use of artificial intelligence.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The AI company "Anthropic" has found itself in a delicate situation with the US government

US AI startup Anthropic has refused to allow the Department of Defense to make unlimited use of its AI technology despite pressure from the Pentagon.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

American AI Company Rejects Defense Ministry's Demands for Unrestricted Technology Use

American AI company Anthropic has refused to grant the U.S. Department of Defense unrestricted rights to its technology, despite threats of emergency powers to compel compliance.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Nicolรกs Maduro's lawyer claims that the U.S. is blocking a license for Venezuela to pay for its legal defense

Nicolรกs Maduro's lawyer reported that the U.S. Treasury Department has blocked a license intended for Venezuela to fund his legal defense.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: alligator found in front of a house in a city in the interior of SP

An alligator was found in front of a house in Mira Estrela, Sรฃo Paulo, prompting the local fire department and civil defense to capture it and return it to a natural habitat.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

US captures a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

The US Department of Defense announced the interception of a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, claiming it violated a blockade related to oil operations concerning Venezuela and Cuba.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

The Highest US General Warned Trump About the Risks of War with Iran

A top US general cautioned President Trump regarding the potential risks associated with military operations against Iran due to depleted weapon supplies.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

After Obama's Hint, Trump Claims He Will Release Documents About Aliens

Donald Trump announced his intention to release Defense Department documents about extraterrestrial life in response to public interest and amid significant political events in the U.S.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Trump Orders Disclosure of UFO Files; His Daughter-in-Law Hints at Prepared Speech on Aliens

President Donald Trump plans to direct the Department of Defense and other federal agencies to begin the process of disclosing government documents related to UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Trump promised to release Pentagon UFO files

President Donald Trump announced his directive to the Department of Defense and other agencies to publicly release files related to the search for extraterrestrial life.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Trump will release documents about extraterrestrials

President Donald Trump has announced plans to encourage the Department of Defense and other agencies to release official documents regarding extraterrestrials and UFOs.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. advances its nuclear strategy with the air transport of a next-generation reactor

The U.S. Department of Defense announced the air transport of a next-generation nuclear reactor as part of its initiative to strengthen nuclear energy development in the country.

Feb 15 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

EU seizes oil tanker related to Venezuela in the Indian Ocean | VIDEO

The US Department of Defense announced the interception of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean allegedly violating sanctions related to Venezuelan crude operations.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

US says it intercepted and boarded vessel that challenged Trump's blockade

The US Defense Department announced the interception and boarding of the Veronica III, a vessel attempting to challenge Trump's blockade over Venezuelan oil exports.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

United States intercept another oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

The U.S. Department of Defense intercepted the tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean on Sunday for allegedly violating an embargo by transporting Venezuelan oil.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Invention Excites in Washington

Oura's smart ring has gained significant traction in the United States, dominated by the U.S. Department of Defense as a major customer offering it to employees.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Trump receives an industry award for being the 'undisputed champion of coal': 'I don't like those crazy windmills'

Donald Trump has been awarded by industrialists as the 'undisputed champion of coal' during a ceremony at the White House where he ordered the Department of Defense to purchase electricity from coal-powered plants.

Feb 11 โ€ข 23:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Drones from Mexican drug cartels have violated American airspace

Drones from Mexican drug cartels have been reported to violate American airspace near the US-Mexico border, prompting a response from the US Department of Defense.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Aquila II, the tanker with Venezuelan oil that was intercepted by the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Defense announced the interception of the Aquila II tanker in the Indian Ocean, accused of violating U.S. imposed limitations on crude oil transfers from Venezuela.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Terrain Fire in ร˜rland - Civil Defense has been Notified

A terrain fire occurred near the waterworks in Oksvoll, ร˜rland, allegedly sparked by play with a lighter, prompting a response from the civil defense.

Feb 7 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

USA's Department of Defense stops collaboration with Harvard

The U.S. Department of Defense is ending all military training and programs at Harvard University due to its perceived 'woke' culture according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Feb 7 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

US State Department approves possible US$185m sale of military spare parts to Ukraine

The US State Department has approved a potential military spare parts sale to Ukraine valued at approximately US$185 million, intended for the maintenance of US-supplied military equipment.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

US approves $185 million sale of spare parts for Ukraineโ€™s vehicles and weapon systems

The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $185 million sale of spare parts and logistical support to Ukraine for maintaining U.S.provided military equipment.

Feb 6 โ€ข 23:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Department of Ethnic Minorities: Funding for Eastern Lithuania Measures Temporarily Suspended

The Department of Ethnic Minorities announced the temporary suspension of funding for measures aimed at Eastern Lithuania due to budget cuts in 2026-2028 and prioritization of cultural sector continuity alongside national defense financing.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukrainian drone manufacturers join Pentagon UAV programme worth US$1.1bn

Ukrainian drone manufacturers General Cherry and Ukrainian Defense Drones Tech Corp are participating in a US Department of War programme aimed at supplying affordable UAVs valued at US$1.1 billion.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

A 250 trillion won missile defense system provokes an arms race

The article discusses the recent film by Kathryn Bigelow that portrays the failures of the US missile defense system, prompting significant attention from the Department of Defense amidst rising military and security concerns.

Feb 3 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Dendias - Hegseth Meeting at the US Department of War, Topics to be Discussed

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is in the US and will meet with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to discuss key defense issues.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

With a Strategic Agenda, the "Face-to-Face" Meeting of Nikos Dendias โ€“ Pete Hegseth at the US Department of Defense

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias is set to meet US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington to discuss significant defense issues between Greece and the US.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

Spy in the Ministry of National Defense. Did Services Ignore the Threat During the PiS Era?

A civilian employee of the Ministry of National Defense's Strategy and Defense Planning Department was suspected of espionage but received a positive assessment from the Military Counterintelligence Service, which reportedly found no cause for concern during their investigation.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

Russian spy in the Ministry of National Defence. Longtime employee arrested

A longtime employee of Poland's Ministry of National Defence was arrested for allegedly leaking information from the department, with ongoing investigations by prosecutors.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

Employee detained at the Polish Ministry of Defense, suspected of spying for Russia

A mid-level employee from the Ministry of Defense's Strategy and Planning Department was arrested on suspicion of espionage for Russia, as confirmed by the ministry's spokesperson.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Washington: Meeting between Dendias and Hegseth at the US Department of Defense

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is set to meet with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today in Washington, as part of his visit to attend the Delphi Forum.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Pentagon wants killer AI without safeguards

The U.S. Department of Defense is in a dispute with AI developer Anthropic over restrictions that could limit military deployment of AI for autonomous weapons and surveillance, affecting a $200 million contract.

Feb 1 โ€ข 01:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

White House defends 'aptly named' Department of War as watchdog flags up to $125M cost

The White House is defending its name change of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, despite watchdog warnings that this could cost taxpayers up to $125 million.

Jan 15 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

The U.S. Used Machado's Appeals to Justify the Incursion Against Maduro

The U.S. Department of Justice utilized humanitarian arguments from dissenters to justify military action against Maduro, despite intelligence warnings about aggressive defense strategies.

Jan 15 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Renaming US defense department the Department of War could cost $125 million

A Congressional Budget Office analysis estimates that renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $125 million, depending on the scope and speed of implementation.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Incident in Minneapolis Again - ICE Officer Shoots Venezuelan in the Leg

During protests in Minneapolis against the actions of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an ICE officer shot a man in the leg, which the department labeled as self-defense.

Jan 15 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Crime & Justice

The ICE agent who killed Renee Good suffered internal bleeding

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the internal bleeding of the ICE agent was due to being struck by activist Renee Good, which the agency justifies as a self-defense response that led to her death.

Jan 15 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Device Purchased That Could Explain Havana Syndrome

The U.S. Department of Defense has been experimenting with a device that may explain the so-called Havana Syndrome, which first appeared among U.S. diplomats in Cuba in 2016.

Jan 13 โ€ข 21:16 UTC

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