DOE Taps Nuclear Startups to Burn Through Cold War Plutonium Stocks
The Department of Energy has selected five startups, including Oklo and Flibe Energy, to negotiate the use of Cold War-era plutonium for next-gen reactors.
Tag: National Security
GCHQ Chief Warns of ‘Narrowing Window’ to Counter AI-Driven Threats from China and Russia
GCHQ head Anne Keast-Butler warns that the West faces a critical timeline to defend against AI-enhanced cyber threats and hybrid warfare from China and Russia.
SpaceX secures $2.29 billion Space Force contract to build ‘Military Internet’ in orbit
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a massive contract to develop the Space Data Network Backbone using Starshield satellites, creating a high-speed orbital data relay for military…
Forensic Trail Links Iranian State Actors to Los Angeles Transit System Breach
A new report from Tel Aviv-based Gambit Security provides forensic evidence linking Tehran-backed hackers to the theft of 700GB of data from LA's transit authority.
The Anthropic-Pentagon Standoff: Why the Fight Over ‘Red Lines’ Is a Diversion from AI’s Military Reality
As Anthropic fights the US government over restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons, the standoff reveals a deeper truth: AI is already deeply embedded in modern warfare.
Pentagon Inspector General Launches Probe Into ‘Drug Boat’ Strikes Amid Rising Casualty Toll
The Pentagon's inspector general is reviewing the targeting framework used in strikes against alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific following another lethal attack.
SpaceX Secures $2.29 Billion Space Force Deal to Build ‘Military Internet’ in Orbit
The U.S. Space Force has tapped SpaceX to build the Space Data Network Backbone, a high-capacity orbital data relay system using Starshield satellites.
SpaceX and Pentagon Clash Over ‘Kamikaze’ Drone Pricing and Terms of Service Violations
Elon Musk claims US military contractors violated Starlink terms by using civilian satellites for suicide drones, as SpaceX pushes for higher Starshield pricing.
The Dark Side of Encryption: How Right-Wing Extremists Used Private Chat Rooms to Coordinate Jan 6th
An analysis of how encrypted communication channels were leveraged to bypass federal surveillance ahead of the 2021 Inauguration Day security operation.
Commerce Department Grants 90-Day Reprieve to Huawei to Prevent Global Network Collapse
The U.S. Commerce Department has issued a temporary general license for Huawei, allowing the purchase of American components to sustain existing networks and software updates.