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Palmer Luckey and other defense tech leaders see Trump’s victory as a win for the industry
Defense tech startups are anticipating growth under Trump’s second term. Palmer Luckey’s Anduril and others have recently secured large defense contracts. Elon Musk’s ties with Trump and Vance could drive defense acquisition…
NASA chief and Democratic lawmakers urge investigation into reports of Musk-Putin conversations
The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin have shared secret calls since 2022. Several Washington officials are now seeking a probe into the report. A former DoD analyst…
Microsoft lost billions of dollars on HoloLens, and its huge IVAS military contract is in trouble
Microsoft is discontinuing HoloLens after losing billions of dollars on the project. The company’s 10-year IVAS contract to make goggles for the Army is worth up to $22 billion. Microsoft is pulling…
A whole new economy: The new Aerospace and Defense Academy will help Nevada develop an even stronger business sector
The Northern Nevada business climate has not only changed in the last 20 years; it’s transformed into an entirely new economy—for the better, in many ways (minus the ongoing challenges of rising…
Russia ‘really did not accomplish that much’ despite delays in US aid for Ukraine, says US defense official
A delay in US funding for Ukraine didn’t result in any gains on the battlefield for Russia, per the Pentagon. The Ukrainians “have done a good job of holding the line,” a…
Cybersecurity professionals say generative AI can be exploited in cyberattacks — but it can also be a powerful defense
Generative AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity in connected networks. Companies that don’t adopt AI risk falling behind in cybersecurity, IT experts warn. This article is part of “5G and Connectivity Playbook,” a series…
iPads are helping Ukraine’s pilots flying Soviet-era planes in combat missions against Russian forces, said a US defense official
A video released by Ukraine’s Air Force appears to show its pilots using a tablet to help it conduct combat missions against Russian air defense systems. It could be more evidence of…
Congressman presses Elon Musk to provide SpaceX satellite services for US defense forces in Taiwan, report says
A Congressman is urging Elon Musk to give SpaceX Starshield access to US forces in Taiwan. Refusal could breach SpaceX’s contractual obligations with the US government, Forbes reported. Musk’s significant business ties…