US Satellite Demo Seeks to Boost Defense Posture as China Sharpens Space Power Defense technology company Anduril Industries and propulsion startup Impulse Space on September 16 announced they have joined forces to conduct a groundbreaking satellite demonstration. This collaboration aims to enhance the United States’ defense posture in space, especially in light of China’s advancements […]
Hundreds of Sentinel nuclear missile silos could be built by US on private lands
Hundreds of Sentinel Nuclear Missile Silos Could Be Built by US on Private Lands The Air Force’s top nuclear weapons planner said Wednesday that building hundreds of new missile silos is under consideration to replace the aging Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system. This ambitious plan aims to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal, enhancing its […]
Pentagon awards AI contracts to xAI and others after Grok controversy
Pentagon Awards AI Contracts to xAI and Others After Grok Controversy In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the Pentagon has made a bold move by awarding lucrative contracts to Elon Musk’s xAI and several other tech companies. The most prominent of these contracts is a staggering $200 million deal with xAI, a decision that […]
Elon Musk’s xAI wins $200M Pentagon deal to bring Grok AI into federal agencies
Elon Musk’s xAI Wins $200M Pentagon Deal to Bring Grok AI into Federal Agencies Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has secured a $200 million ceiling contract from the Pentagon to deploy its cutting-edge Grok AI technology within various federal agencies. This significant achievement marks a major milestone for Musk’s venture into the realm of […]
US Air Force plans new nuclear missile silos, ditching 450 old ones for Sentinel
US Air Force Plans New Nuclear Missile Silos, Ditching 450 Old Ones for Sentinel The US Air Force (USAF) has announced that it will probably be cheaper to dig new missile silos for its nuclear weapons than to refurbish its existing arsenal. This decision comes as a part of the USAF’s plan to modernize its […]
Firefly’s Elytra Dawn to power Pentagon’s push for orbital missions
Firefly’s Elytra Dawn to power Pentagon’s push for orbital missions Texas-based Firefly Aerospace has secured a new contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to propel the Pentagon’s ambitions for orbital missions. The agreement marks a significant milestone for Firefly, solidifying its position as a key player in the rapidly expanding space industry. Under the […]
Duffy criticises Verizon over FAA contract delays
Duffy Criticises Verizon Over FAA Contract Delays Verizon, a telecommunications giant, has recently come under fire from Congressman Sean Duffy for delays in fulfilling a crucial contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The contract, aimed at modernizing the FAA’s communication network, is deemed critical due to one-third of the current infrastructure being outdated. The […]