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The U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacked a container ship in Hormuz, according to the Pentagon. Iran is demanding vessels use a northern route through its waters, while the U.S. military protects a route along Oman's coast.

Luis Elizondo, a former Pentagon UFO investigator, claims the US government has unreleased photographs showing monolith-like structures on the moon, which may be released soon.

Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer, has been appointed by the White House to lead a UFO advisory council, which he believes was formed because federal officials are 'baffled' by unidentified aerial phenomena. The council is reviewing declassified UFO data but faces obstacles in accessing classified materials due to national security concerns. Loeb aims to determine if these phenomena originate from other nations or non-human sources.

Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer, leads a White House UFO advisory council, stating the U.S. government is 'baffled' by unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) observed by the military. The council reviews declassified UAP data but faces delays in accessing classified materials due to national security concerns. Loeb emphasizes the need to determine if UAPs are of human or non-human origin.

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb will lead the UAP Science Advisory Council established by the White House, Pentagon, and other agencies to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena. The council includes experts from diverse fields such as physics, pathology, and computer science.

AI discovered a root bug in Linux that had gone unnoticed for 15 years. The Pentagon is training amateur hackers to join its ranks, and a Flock license plate reader error led to police surrounding a car reviewer.

The Pentagon has released a fourth batch of UFO-related files, which includes 40 new documents and 19 videos.

The Pentagon has released new videos and images of 'unidentified anomalous phenomena' (UAP), which are often referred to as UFOs. The files describe these occurrences as unexplained events observed by government officials.

The Pentagon released a new batch of UFO files, including 19 videos. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, discussed the release on CBS News.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing to tighten grooming and fitness standards for U.S. service members. The Pentagon is taking steps to address troops who fail to adhere to these standards.

China accuses the United States of misusing national power by blacklisting over 60 Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, as 'Chinese military companies operating in the United States.' China claims Washington has disregarded the consensus between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In response, China announced export controls against leading US companies.

The Air Force is requiring contractors to remove Anthropic by September 1, with the Pentagon setting a department-wide deadline for the same action. Anthropic is currently suing the government to challenge this decision.

The Pentagon has released its fourth batch of UFO-related files, which includes 40 new documents and 19 videos. This marks another step in the ongoing disclosure of information regarding unidentified aerial phenomena.

The Pentagon has released its fourth batch of UFO-related files, which includes 40 new documents and 19 videos.

The Pentagon has released its fourth batch of UFO-related files, which includes 40 new documents and 19 videos. This marks the latest addition to publicly disclosed materials concerning UFOs.

The Pentagon released its fourth batch of UFO files following President Trump's declassification order. The release is part of ongoing efforts to disclose previously classified UFO-related information.

The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs/UAP, marking the fourth group of documents unveiled recently. The release includes 40 additional videos and documents.

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have been reinstated to flying duties after a suspension over a low-flying maneuver during a July 4 event. The 'Salute from the Shore' event, which included Apache helicopters flying over crowded beaches, prompted a safety review, but the suspension was later clarified as a routine, non-punitive measure. The Pentagon lifted the suspension, and political figures including Rep. Russell Fry and Gov. Henry McMaster criticized the initial action.

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots were reinstated to flying duties after a temporary suspension following a low-flying July 4 event honoring servicemembers. The 'Salute from the Shore' event, which included Apache helicopters and military aircraft, sparked safety concerns due to low-altitude flights over crowded beaches, prompting a review and political backlash from local Republicans.

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have resumed flying duties after their suspension following a low flight over the state's beaches during a July 4 event. The Pentagon confirmed the suspension was lifted.

The Pentagon requested increased military cooperation from Latin America. Critics argue this approach will fail to counter China and may inadvertently benefit Beijing.

NASA head Jared Isaacman confirmed the agency has unexplained UFO imagery, stating they don't know what the objects are. He acknowledged the possibility of extraterrestrial life and noted potential evidence of microbial life on Mars. The Pentagon has released data on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space startup, is seeking $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation to compete with SpaceX. The article highlights SpaceX's advantages in launches, funding, and diversification compared to Blue Origin's challenges, drawing parallels to Lyft's position relative to Uber.

Unions have filed a lawsuit to restore collective-bargaining rights for Pentagon workers. The legal action aims to address the loss of these rights for employees at the Pentagon.

The US announced the 'Donroe Doctrine', a Trump-era policy emphasizing military action against narco-terrorists, protection of critical assets, and increased defense spending. Brazil responded by stating that drug-related operations are not the army's responsibility.

Joe Jewell transitioned from academia to lead the Pentagon’s science and technology enterprise, advocating for more researchers to join him. He emphasizes accelerating technology transfer from labs to military personnel and highlights academia’s strategic value to national security.

The White House issued two AI directives under President Donald Trump in June, including an executive order and National Security Presidential Memorandum 11, which emphasizes AI adoption across national security with four pillars. However, fiscal constraints in Fiscal Year 2026 operations and maintenance accounts risk delaying the Pentagon's AI strategy.

The senior legal counsel to Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine is stepping down nearly a year ahead of schedule, citing 'personal reasons'. This follows a trend of top officials leaving or being pushed out of the Pentagon since the start of the second Trump administration.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ban on fully autonomous AI weapons, stating the decision to take life must remain human. Ukraine reportedly used AI-powered drones in 2024, while US tech employees protested Pentagon collaborations. Ethicists debate the morality of such weapons, with some arguing they could be more discriminate than human soldiers.

The Pentagon is seeking cheaper, long-range drones to replace the MQ-9 Reaper due to high loss rates in conflicts like the Iran War. The Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) project aims to develop expendable drones with large payloads and ranges, designed to overwhelm enemy defenses through mass production and autonomous operations. The project targets an Initial Operating Capability by FY2031.

President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. plans to bomb Iran again as soon as Wednesday night, targeting Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub. Trump claimed the U.S. already struck targets on Kharg Island the previous night, though the Pentagon has not confirmed this. He stated the ceasefire with Iran is over and expressed frustration with Iran's negotiation tactics.

The Trump Administration's actions, including a June 12, 2026, Commerce Department directive requiring licenses for Anthropic's AI models, created uncertainty about foreign-person employees' access to frontier AI development. After Anthropic suspended model access globally, including for its own foreign employees, the controls were later lifted but remain a potential threat to future models. National Security Presidential Memorandum 11 encouraged AI companies to assist with vetting foreign talent to balance security and innovation.

US defense minister Hegseth is set to visit Israel for the first time since becoming Pentagon chief. The trip coincides with concerns over a potential F-35 sale to Turkey, and he is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Katz.

A U.S. Congressional committee has asked the owner of Washington’s NBA and NHL teams to cut ties with Alibaba, citing the Pentagon’s designation of the company as a Chinese military entity. The letter from Rep. John Moolenaar included a July 15 deadline and referenced Alibaba’s ongoing legal challenge against the Pentagon’s decision. The committee has previously scrutinized sports-related ties to Chinese companies, including Alibaba’s Olympic sponsorships.

President Trump expresses fury at NATO allies for refusing to support U.S. actions against Iran, publicly humiliating leaders like Italy's Giorgia Meloni and the UK's Keir Starmer. Pentagon has reduced U.S. military presence in Europe, including cutting Army brigade deployments and limiting NATO crisis resources.

An oil tanker was struck by an 'unknown projectile' near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire, according to UKMTO. No casualties or environmental damage were reported, but Axios cited unconfirmed reports of Iranian missile strikes on commercial ships. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions and a recent ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.

A US federal judge granted Alibaba a temporary reprieve to resume lobbying in the US, ordering the Pentagon to stop treating Alibaba as a Chinese military company until she reviews the constitutionality of a US law. The decision occurs amid heightened tensions between US AI firms and Chinese competitors over technology theft allegations.

US troops will return to Poland in the coming weeks after a pause earlier this year, according to Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The rotational presence of American service members, suspended by the Pentagon, is being resumed.

Zelensky warned in 2025 of an uncontrollable AI arms race. Anthropic's June 2026 report identified self-improving models as security risks, prompting Pentagon actions and a Five Eyes warning. Trump advocates government equity stakes in AI firms, while Musk links China's electricity capacity to the AI race, with experts divided between existential concerns and cautious optimism.

The Pentagon's major defense acquisition programs are averaging a 12-year delay in delivery, per a GAO report. Issues include immature technologies in the middle tier of acquisition projects and specific program setbacks like the Navy's MQ-25 Stingray and DDG(X) destroyer.