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U.S. military X-37B spaceplane prepares for eighth mission
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force announced a launch window for the next mission of the X-37B reusable spaceplane. The eighth flight of the Boeing-built plane, officially designated Orbital Test Vehicle-8 (OTV-8), is scheduled to lift off no earlier than August 21 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. To continue reading this article: Register now …
Read More »Office of Public Affairs | Cadence Design Systems Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay Over $140 Million for Unlawfully Exporting Semiconductor Design Tools to a Restricted PRC Military University
Note: View a copy of the plea agreement and criminal information. The Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) of the Justice Department’s National Security Division (NSD), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California (NDCA) today announced that Cadence Design Systems Inc. (Cadence), a multinational electronic design automation (EDA) technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, has …
Read More »“They’re Back From the Dead”: Cold War F-4 Phantoms Revived to Launch Satellites and Experts Warn “This Is Military Space 2.0”
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Starfighters International is expanding its capabilities by acquiring twelve F-4 Phantoms for innovative space launch operations. ✈️ The F-4s will enhance the company’s ability to provide rapid and flexible access to low Earth orbit for small satellite missions. 💡 Utilizing vintage military technology, Starfighters aims to reduce launch weight and improve fuel efficiency, aligning with NASA’s …
Read More »Military bases revert to original names with different namesakes
In 2023, amid a national reckoning on issues of race in America, seven Army bases’ names were changed because they honored Confederate leaders. Now, those same bases are reverting back to their original names, this time with different namesakes who share Confederate surnames — the Army found other service members with the same last names to honor. Members of the …
Read More »Afghan translator who worked for US military detained by Ice in Connecticut | US immigration
An Afghan wartime translator granted a US immigration visa after risking his life to help US troops has been detained by masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents, in the latest sign that the Trump administration is willing to flout legal agreements and promises to allies in pursuit of its unprecedented immigration crackdown. Identified only as Zia S, the 35-year-old …
Read More »SkyWest flight does “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a B-52 military aircraft, pilot says
The pilot of a SkyWest flight told passengers Friday night that he performed an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid an apparent B-52 military aircraft in-flight as he came in for a landing in Minot, North Dakota — then apologized for the sudden move. The airline said in a statement that SkyWest flight 3788, operating as Delta Connection on a flight from …
Read More »Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of US military, Hegseth orders review – Reuters
Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of US military, Hegseth orders review Reuters Microsoft stops relying on Chinese engineers for Pentagon cloud support CNBC US senator seeks details from Defense Department on Microsoft’s Chinese engineers Reuters A Little-Known Microsoft Program Could Expose the Defense Department to Chinese Hackers ProPublica GOP senator asks Pentagon for information on Microsoft’s Chinese engineers The Hill …
Read More »Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of U.S. military after ProPublica report – Reuters
Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of U.S. military after ProPublica report Reuters GOP senator asks Pentagon for information on Microsoft’s Chinese engineers The Hill A Little-Known Microsoft Program Could Expose the Defense Department to Chinese Hackers ProPublica Top US senator calls out supply-chain risk with DoD contractors Yahoo Finance Microsoft Cuts Off China Employees from Pentagon Business The Information Source …
Read More »“They Just Gave Musk the Codes”: xAI Lands $200M Pentagon Deal to Deploy Grok AI Across U.S. Military Infrastructure
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Elon Musk’s xAI secures a $200 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, aligning with industry leaders like OpenAI and Google. 🔍 The inclusion in the GSA schedule allows federal agencies widespread access to xAI’s cutting-edge AI solutions, such as Grok 4. ⚠️ Concerns arise over bias and reliability in Grok’s output, highlighting the need …
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