Congressional Scrutiny Intensifies Over Pentagon’s $1.5 Trillion Budget and Iran Strategy
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Congressional Scrutiny Intensifies Over Pentagon’s $1.5 Trillion Budget and Iran Strategy

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine recently faced intense questioning from the House Armed Services Committee regarding the proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for the 2027 fiscal year. While the hearing was designed to address long-term military spending priorities, the session was dominated by sharp criticism concerning […]
Firestorm Labs Secures $82M to Deploy Mobile 3D-Printed Drone Factories to the Front Lines
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Firestorm Labs Secures $82M to Deploy Mobile 3D-Printed Drone Factories to the Front Lines

Defense technology startup Firestorm Labs has successfully raised $82 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $153 million. Led by Washington Harbour Partners, the round saw participation from prominent venture firms and defense giants, including NEA, In-Q-Tel, Lockheed Martin, and Booz Allen Ventures. The San Diego-based company plans to […]
Pentagon Faces Congressional Backlash Over Record Defense Spending and Iran Conflict
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Pentagon Faces Congressional Backlash Over Record Defense Spending and Iran Conflict

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a grueling six-hour session before the House Armed Services Committee this week, as lawmakers demanded clarity on the escalating military engagement with Iran. Accompanied by Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Pentagon CFO Jules Hurst, Hegseth defended the administration’s strategic posture, even as members of Congress raised […]
Pentagon Shifts to Multi-Vendor AI Strategy, Integrating Google’s Gemini for Classified Defense
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Pentagon Shifts to Multi-Vendor AI Strategy, Integrating Google’s Gemini for Classified Defense

The U.S. Department of Defense is undergoing a significant transformation in its digital strategy, moving toward a multi-vendor ecosystem for its classified artificial intelligence operations. By diversifying its partnerships, the military aims to mitigate the risks associated with relying on a single software provider, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains resilient and adaptable in the face […]