Defense

Merlin Labs’ public offering collects $200M to build an AI autopilot for any aircraft

The Boston-headquartered defense tech company has big ambitions for its AI-powered autonomous flight system.

NATO wants AI that can get in the enemy’s head

Allied Command Transformation is seeking agentic artificial intelligence tools to disrupt enemy decision-making and shape the cognitive battlefield.

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Microsoft takes Anthropic's side in DOD fight, warns it sets a new precedent

In a court briefing, Microsoft argues the Defense Department is using a national security policy designed for foreign adversaries against a U.S. company over a contract dispute.

BTMS grows contract portfolio with Integrity acquisition

BTMS is also using the transaction to expand its cybersecurity and data science offerings.

Meet the startups trying to build military-specific AI

The Anthropic-Pentagon feud revealed a giant gap between what giant frontier models do and what troops actually need.

Blue Fire Equity builds out defense-intel holdings with Jovian Concepts acquisition

This is the private equity firm's first acquisition as it targets prime contractors serving classified customers.

What rights do AI companies have in government contracts?

It depends on the acquisition pathway, the contract type and the contract terms.

Breaking News

Trump directs government to ‘immediately cease’ using Anthropic technology

Ban follows AI firm’s refusal to enable mass surveillance, autonomous weapons.

It would take the Pentagon months to replace Anthropic’s AI tools: sources

AI maker digs in with Thursday statement rejecting DOD pleas for unfettered use.

Air Force reaches deal with Northrop to expand B-21 production

The Pentagon wants to spend $4.5 billion in bomber-related reconciliation funds this year alone.

DISA's $201M browser contract shows resellers still have a role to play

The competition to help manage cloud browser isolation infrastructure requires bidders to be authorized resellers of Menlo Security's products.

Government equity investments open a new frontier for industry

The Trump administration has made direct investments in 10 companies, signaling a new approach to national security funding.

New Army office aims to quickly develop and scale soldier ideas

Pathway for Innovation and Technology will connect rapid-acquisition hubs to program chiefs.

The Pentagon says it’s getting its AI providers on ‘the same baseline’

Military is still abiding by ethics principles, according to DOD research head.

GAO backs Army’s sole-source extension to KBR’s LOGCAP contract

A challenge by an Amentum-Parsons joint venture fell short after the Government Accountability Office found the Army’s justification for a $3.1 billion extension as reasonable.

Marines will use Air Force-tailored drone to help develop its robot wingman

General Atomics joins a CCA effort highlighted as a top priority in the Corps’ new aviation plan.

CNO: ‘I need my stuff on time’

Adm. Daryl Caudle issued a direct call for transparent contracting with the maritime industrial base.