Defense tech & dual-use innovation

Focus on the Family Weekend

George Washington and other American leaders during the Revolutionary War displayed extraordinary faith in God. They attributed success on the battlefield to God, called the American people to days of fasting and prayer for the Revolution, and wrote Christian principles into America’s Founding documents. Rod Gragg recounts fascinating stories of our natio…

Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 4. - July 5. 2026

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Alibaba is suing the U.S. Department of Defense after being slapped with a national security label that bans it from defense contracts and tarnishes its global reputation. The company argues the designation is unfounded and the Pentagon violated due process. This isn’t the first time Chinese firms have challenged such labels — created in 2021 amid rising …

Alibaba Sues Pentagon Over Defense List

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Senate just blocked U.S. military action against Iran in a dramatic 50-48 vote — the tenth attempt to halt the war, signaling growing Republican unease as the House already passed a similar measure. With the Pentagon demanding $80 billion to fund the Iran conflict and President Trump heading to Capitol Hill, tensions are rising. Vice President Vance’s…

Senate Blocks Military Action Against Iran

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Alibaba is suing the U.S. government to remove itself from a Pentagon blacklist, arguing the designation as a “military-civil fusion contributor” is baseless and violates due process. The Defense Department claims Alibaba’s ties to China’s military stem from local tech regulations, but Alibaba counters that its board has no military links and its platform…

Alibaba Sues Pentagon Over Blacklist

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The U.S. military just struck hard — eliminating the boss of Venezuela’s most feared cartel, Tren de Aragua, in a high-stakes operation ordered by the President himself. Niño Guerrero, aka Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, built this prison-born gang into a transnational terror network trafficking in extortion, sex slavery, and kidnappings across Latin …

US Military Strikes Venezuelan Gang Boss

Radio Haanji Podcast

Welcome to another essential episode of Today Updates on Radio Haanji, hosted by Gautam Kapil. In this briefing, we break down the critical escalating geopolitical situation following US military strikes on several key targets in Iran, alongside the stern responses coming out of Tehran. We also take a closer look at the historic security and defense shift…

11 June - Today Updates - US Attacks Iran & Sydney Second Airport Launch - Host Gautam Kapil

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US military strikes oil tanker M/T Lexie in Strait of Hormuz, claiming it was heading for Iran and ignoring warnings — a bold move amid ongoing blockade that’s already disabled six ships and rerouted over a hundred others, raising alarms about regional escalation and global shipping disruptions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/di…

US Targets Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

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The Pentagon has shut its doors to journalists, officially sealing off its press office as a classified facility after speechwriters were found sharing the space — a move that’s part of a broader crackdown on media access at the Defense Department. Tensions have simmered for years, with outlets like The New York Times suing twice over escort requirements …

Pentagon Closes Doors to Journalists

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

US Marines landed Osprey aircraft at the Caracas embassy in a rapid-response drill, sparking protests amid mixed reactions as American military engagement with Venezuela deepens following restored diplomatic ties.

US Military Drill in Venezuela: Reactions and History

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

In this episode of Army Matters, LTG (Ret.) Leslie Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with LTG (Ret.) Patricia Horoho to reflect on her experience responding firsthand to the attack on the Pentagon on 9/11 and the leadership that emerged in those first critical moments. 2026 marks 25 years since the attack, and her heroism will be remembered during …

Triage to Three Stars: 25 Years Since 9/11

The a16z Show

Erin Price-Wright speaks with Michael Duffey and Dino Mavrookas about what it will take to rebuild the American defense industrial base for a new era of competition. As production capacity becomes a central constraint, they outline how the system must shift toward speed, scale, and modern manufacturing. The conversation covers the role of autonomy in both…

Rebuilding The American Shipyard

Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast

The future of war has been evolving before our eyes in Ukraine, yet the west still plans to fight the last war. In this special episode, guest host Noah Smith (@noahpinion) and Brandon Anderson sit down with Yaroslav Azhnyuk (@YaroslavAzhnyuk), a serial tech founder who went from building PetCube to founding The Fourth Law, one of the world’s most advance…

The Autonomous Drone Tech Stack & Economics of Drones — Yaroslav Azhnyuk, The Fourth Law & Guest Host Noah Smith, Noahpinion

Peak Financial Freedom Hour with Jim and Dan

May is Military appreciation month, a time to honor the men and women who serve and have served our great nation…And while we honor those associated with the military, members and veterans are fighting a different battle: finances, and purpose. Key Points Covered: Finding a purpose - For many who leave the military, the biggest challenge isn’t just money …

Podcast Extra - Beyond the Battlefield: Smart Money Moves for Service Members and Veterans

Mornings with Simi

From BC jobs numbers and Vancouver Whitecaps ownership drama to Pentagon UFO documents and the science behind 'nona maxing'—why Italian grandma habits may be the key to a longer, happier life.

Breaking down the April jobs report

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Pentagon announces troop withdrawal from Germany, sparking criticism from Republicans and NATO. Trump hints at further cuts, while Germany emphasizes the importance of US presence. Tensions rise as Trump pushes Europe for increased defense spending. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.a…

US Pulls Troops from Germany, NATO Worries

The Daily

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress for the first time in a year, fielding sharp questions about the stalled Iran war, Pentagon controversies, and his combative refusal to tolerate any criticism.

Hegseth in the Hot Seat

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Pentagon Reveals $25B Iran War Cost

Pentagon Reveals $25B Iran War Cost

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

US Missile Strike on Iranian School: Pentagons Silence Raises Concerns A US missile strike on an Iranian school, killing 168 people, including 110 children, has sparked outrage and calls for transparency. Despite verified video evidence and reports of outdated intel, the Pentagon has remained silent, breaking from standard practice in past incidents. Form…

US Missile Strike Kills 168 in Iran, Pentagon Silent

Planet Money

At one point in history, one U.S. company monopolized the rare earths industry. Then China took over the industry. Can the U.S. bring it back?Rare earths are critical to making, like, everything. From smart phones to electric vehicles to microwaves. They’ve also become a powerful political weapon for China, which controls the majority of mining and proces…

Battlefield rare earths: How the U.S. lost to China

War on the Rocks

Michael Kofman joined Ryan at a live event earlier this year to discuss the performance of American defense technology in Ukraine and why it often falls short. They examine the challenges of fielding and iterating systems in combat, from poor implementation and weak feedback loops to deeper mismatches between design and battlefield reality. They also expl…

Why Do Many Western Defense Tech Firms Struggle in Ukraine?

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North Koreas Kim Jong Un showcases enhanced short-range missiles, boasting new warhead types for diverse battlefield needs. Despite international condemnation, Kim remains undeterred, urging his military to push technological advancements. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is …

Kim Jong Un Tests New Missiles, South Korea Condemns

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Anthropics CEO, Dario Amodei, recently met with White House officials amidst a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense. The companys new AI, Claude Mythos, excels in hacking and cybersecurity tasks, sparking debate on collaboration, safety, and innovation. Despite Trumps teams criticism, Anthropics technology may be too valuable to overlook, potentia…

Anthropic Meets White House, Despite Lawsuit

Breaking News from Pod Save America

In a surreal collision of pop culture and national security, Alex Wagner sits down with Nancy Youssef to unpack one of the stranger moments out of the Pentagon this week: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presenting a line from Pulp Fiction as scripture during a prayer service. Then, turning to far more serious questions on breaking news in Iran, the country…

Hegseth CAUGHT in EMBARRASSING Lie

Squawk on the Street

Stocks surge on the back on Iran saying it will let ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the Israel/Lebanon ceasefire. Then an earnings exclusive with the CEO of KeyCorp. Plus, his thoughts on how the Iran war is impacting the consumer. Then the CEO of Anthropic reportedly heading to the White House, aiming to diffuse the company’s fight with th…

Stocks Rally on Strait of Hormuz Reopening, Exclusive: KeyCorp CEO, Anthropic’s White House Meeting 4/17/26

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U.S. military intensifies global naval blockade on Iran, targeting ships and supplies linked to Tehran. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Dan Caine, announces worldwide pursuit of Iranian-flagged vessels and those providing material support. Ceasefire between Israel, U.S., and Iran nears end, with mediators pushing for extension. Pentagon releases list of banned goods, including ammunition, guns, steel, aluminum, and heavy machinery with military potential. Fourteen vessels avoid blockade in

US Navy Steps Up Iran Blockade, Pressure Mounts

TechCheck

Google is in talks to bring Gemini AI into classified Pentagon systems, capitalizing on Anthropic's collapsed deal and marking a dramatic reversal from the company's "don't be evil" roots.

The Pentagon’s Next AI Partner 4/16/26

War on the Rocks

Michael Kofman joins Ryan to unpack the current state of the Russo-Ukrainian War after his recent trip to the front. They examine how drone warfare has transformed the battlefield into a dispersed contest over a vast kill zone, why Russian infiltration tactics have failed to produce meaningful gains, and how Ukraine is working to close gaps in its strike …

Update from the Battlefield: Drones, Distance, and Diminishing Returns for Russia

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

(0:00) Friedberg Intros Palantir's Shyam Sankar and Anduril's Trae Stephens (0:56) Palantir Origins: CIA Analyst Joins 20-Person Startup (2:54) War, Deterrence & Silicon Valley's Defense Tech Taboo (8:39) US vs China: Drone Gap, Shipbuilding & 2027 Taiwan Threat (12:27) Anduril's Arsenal-1 Factory & Fixing US Munitions Supply Chain (41:48) Autonomous Weap…

The Companies Changing Warfare Forever: Palantir & Anduril Execs on Drones, AI & the Future of War

TechCheck

CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports the latest news surrounding Anthropic’s legal fight against the Pentagon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthropic Wins Preliminary Injunction in Department of Defense Fight 3/27/26

Squawk on the Street

Jim Cramer and Sara Eisen delved into stocks under pressure after Thursday's sell-off, while crude oil prices continue to surge despite President Trump extending his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The anchors discussed the Nasdaq's fall into correction territory, along with four S&P sectors down more than 10% from their year highs. An…

Nasdaq Correction, Oil Prices Jump Again, Anthropic's Early Legal Victory 3/27/26

Pod Save America

Donald Trump backtracks on his threat to obliterate Iran's power plants, saying the administration has begun talks with Iran to end the war, despite Iran's insistence that no talks are underway. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett react to the reversal and debate its validity, discuss the White House's decision to lift sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil, …

TACO Tuesday in Tehran

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

Matthew Steckman is the President and Chief Business Officer of Anduril. Matt played a central role in securing the $20BN contract Anduril just won with the US military. Prior to Anduril, Matt served as Chief Revenue Officer for Zipline. Before Zipline, Matt held several leadership positions at Palantir. AGENDA: 3:45 — Anduril's $20BN Army Contract Broken…

20VC: Inside Anduril's $20BN Army Contract & Why Anduril Must Go Public | Why 99% of Drone Companies Will Die | Why There is Never an Ethical Question of How Anduril Products are Used with Matthew Steckman, President @ Anduril

Pod Save America

The Pentagon requests an additional $200 billion in funding for Trump's war in Iran. Jon and Dan discuss how Democrats in Congress should respond to the request, the administration's insistence that rising gas prices are nothing to worry about, and the resignation of a high-ranking intelligence official, Joe Kent, over the administration's decision to go …

The Worst Way to Spend $200 Billion

Decoder with Nilay Patel

My guest today is Mike Masnick, the founder and CEO of Techdirt, the excellent and long-running tech policy blog. Mike has been writing about government overreach, privacy in the digital age, and other related topics for decades now, and he’s an expert on how the internet and the surveillance state have grown in interconnected ways over the past two decad…

Anthropic doesn't trust the Pentagon, and neither should you

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

Understanding these dynamics is crucial for B2B professionals as they navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI adoption, regulatory challenges, and workforce transformation, which will significantly impact business strategies and competitive positioning.

20VC: Anthropic vs The Pentagon: Who Wins | The Ultimate Stock Picks: What to Buy | The Data Centre Arms Race: Is the Capex War Stalling | The Era of Public Company Deceleration is Dead

Tech Brew Ride Home

Sources say the US government is investigating Binance around Iranian sanction evasion. Meta is helping authorities worldwide crack down on scammers. YouTube literally now is, officially, the biggest media entity in the world. And the legal way to listen to full songs right inside of TikTok. Justice Department Probes Iran’s Use of Binance to Evade Sanctio…

The New King Of All Media

Tech Brew Ride Home

Meta moves for the social network for AI bots. Code Review for Claude Code seems to be like another revolution for the software development industry. Yan LeCun raises the biggest European seed round of all time. And the MacBook Neo… worth investing in or not? Exclusive: Meta hires duo behind Moltbook (Axios) OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic’s…

Meta Plumps For Bot Social Networks

The Vergecast

Last week, it appeared the US Department of Justice was off to a strong start in its antitrust case against Live Nation Ticketmaster. Then, this week, the two sides surprised everyone by settling. The Verge's Lauren Feiner joins the show to explain the stakes of the case, the facts of the settlement, and why things aren’t entirely over just yet. Then, The…

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

Tech Brew Ride Home

Anthropic is fighting the government in court. Microsoft is turning to Anthropic to get agentic in all its productivity products. A big new hyperscaler startup has raised a monster round. And could the war with Iran be something that could pop the AI bubble? Anthropic is suing the Department of Defense (The Verge) Microsoft announces Copilot Cowork with h…

Claude 365

Game Mess Mornings

Mike Minotti and Jan Ochoa take over while Grubb is at GDC to start the week with your video game news! We see breaking news of massive layoffs happening at EA over their Battlefield studios, Nintendo sueing the US Government, Final Fantasy 7 Part 3 remake news, and even more! 0:00 - Intro5:14 - Nintendo Suing U.S. Government Over Tariffs13:40 - Shinji Mi…

Layoffs at EA Across All Battlefield Studios

The Daily

In recent weeks, the Defense Department has tussled with Anthropic over how its artificial intelligence could be used on classified systems. That fight became bitter and negotiations fell apart. And war in the Middle East has made it increasingly clear how much the U.S. military has been relying on A.I. Sheera Frenkel, who covers technology for The New Yo…

Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: Inside the Battle Over A.I. Warfare

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

(0:00) The Besties welcome Under Secretary of War Emil Michael (2:30) US war with Iran: Bigger picture and why now? (13:16) Trump's new approach to warfare, AI, drones, rules of engagement (28:39) Israel's role in the conflict, relationship with the US, Iron Beam (37:24) Oil prices, Trump's maritime insurance play (41:19) Pentagon vs Anthropic: Why Anthro…

Inside the Iran War and the Pentagon's Feud with Anthropic with Under Secretary of War Emil Michael

TechCheck

The drama between the Pentagon and major U.S. AI labs is highlighting the risks and sending users to Chinese AI models. We dig into what the last week shows about the two countries’ AI strategies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. AI infighting and China’s opportunity 3/3/26

Tech Brew Ride Home

Apparently, it’s going to be a week of Apple updates and it kicks off with the iPhone 17e and an M4 iPad Air. AWS service is struggling in the Middle East. An important ruling in terms of AI copyright. Anthropic makes it easy to switch to Claude. And what exactly went on with that whole Pentagon/Anthropic dispute. ⁠Apple announces the iPhone 17E⁠ (The Ver…

The Week Of Apple Updates (Corrected)

The Jaeden Schafer Podcast

In this episode, we explore the high-stakes confrontation between Anthropic and the US Department of Defense, detailing Anthropic's red lines for AI usage and the Pentagon's subsequent blacklisting. We also discuss how OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, stepped in to secure a canceled Department of Defense contract from Anthropic, raising questions about AI ethic…

OpenAI Steals $200M Contract in Anthropic vs. Pentagon Battle

Tech Brew Ride Home

I’ve got everything for you today. OpenAI closed its round. Anthropic draws a line with the Pentagon and Sam Altman supports it. A huge AI inspired layoff round, maybe. Netflix walks away from the deal, and, of course, The Weekend Longreads Suggestions. OpenAI announces $110 billion funding round with backing from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank (CNBC) Sam Altma…

The Friday Of All The Headlines

War on the Rocks

What does it take to rebuild the foundation of American military power? Michael Cadenazzi, assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy, joined Ryan at a live event a few weeks back for a fascinating discussion on the state of the defense industrial base (from new VC-backed entrants to the primes), the race for critical minerals, supply chain…

The Arsenal Beneath the Arsenal

The Jaeden Schafer Podcast

In this episode, we explore Anthropic's significant acquisition of AI startup Vercept and the drama surrounding its co-founders. We also cover the high-stakes standoff between Anthropic and the US Pentagon regarding military access to its AI models and the potential implications of this dispute.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Anthropic News02:10 Anthropic's…

Anthropic Acquires Vercept Amidst Pentagon Standoff

Tech Brew Ride Home

The new Galaxy S26 lineup is here. Remote control for Claude is here. But is Anthropic about to wash its hands when it comes to working with the Pentagon? Could Stripe buy PayPal. Oh, and speaking of AI and war, you might not want to hear how often AI chose thermonuclear war when it was asked to play a wargame. I tried the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and nee…

Galaxy Unpacked

Tech Brew Ride Home

OpenClaw’s creator is joining OpenAI, but the OpenClaw project lives on. The AI-caused memory shortage might delay the next Playstation. Is the Pentagon about to cut ties with Anthropic? And Vitalik Buterin is growing concerned with the prediction markets. OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI (The Verge) Peter Steinberger Chose OpenAI. The…

OpenAI Grabs OpenClaw’s Creator

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

The character of war is changing, but its human stakes are not. Speed, software, autonomy, and long-range systems now shape the battlefield, yet every decision still carries life-or-death consequences for Soldiers on the ground. LTG (Ret.) Neil Thurgood’s background has prepared him to help guide thinking on the Army's adaptation without losing the values…

Redefining Tech for the Future Fight: A General's New Mission

War on the Rocks

As the year comes to a close, Dara Massicot and Mike Kofman talk with Ryan about the state of play from diplomacy to the battlefield.

No End in Sight? The Russo-Ukrainian War at the End of 2025

Pod Save America

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reacts defiantly to two scandals: his department's decision to murder the survivors of a September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, and a Pentagon report that found that Hegseth's infamous Signal messages put American troops at risk. Jon and Dan discuss what comes next for the former Fox News host, and then jump int…

Two Strikes. Is Hegseth Out?

Trusted Strategic Solutions

Defense Tech Podcast

How does rad-hard testing work? What does “rad-hard” mean? Join in this episode with special guest Dan Marrujo from Trusted Strategic Solutions, who gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the criticality of testing for radiation-hardened technologies and what’s being done to improve these capabilities for the DoD. Stay tuned until the end of the episode f…

How Rad-Hard Testing Works with Trusted Strategic Solutions

Kash Patel

The Joe Rogan Experience

Kash Patel is the Director of the FBI, appointed in February 2025. A former federal public defender, national security prosecutor, and senior official in both the Department of Justice and the Trump administration, he has held roles across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and National Security Council.www.fbi.gov Learn more about your ad…

#2334 - Kash Patel

War on the Rocks

Ryan popped across the Potomac to the Pentagon to speak with Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George about the ambitious Army Transformation Initiative. Following a directive from the secretary of defense, the initiative aims to streamline the Army's force structure, cut wasteful spending, and rapidly modernize its …

The Army's Upcoming Transformation, with Secretary Driscoll and Gen. George

Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

My guest today is Darren Farber. Darren is a Managing Partner of Albion River, a private direct investment firm focused on acquiring companies that produce highly technical Defense Products & Services. He is a Former special advisor to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, a Former member of U.S. Department of Defense Task Force for Business and Stabilit…

Darren Farber - The Business of Defense

War on the Rocks

In this episode, we get into what's driving the Indo-Pacific's security dynamics, from China's threats to Taiwan to AUKUS and the Quad to stability (or lack thereof) on the Korean Peninsula to bases in the Philippines. We also touch on how prepared the United States may be to deliver military power in the Indo-Pacific based on forthcoming resourcing decis…

A Stroll Through the Indo-Pacific, the Most Important Region in the World

War on the Rocks

Nothing about the war in Ukraine is simple — including the diplomacy, which might be even messier than the battlefield. Michael Kofman, Justin Logan (Cato), and Liana Fix (the Council on Foreign Relations) joined Ryan to help him understand the negotiations underway about Ukraine's fate. From the minerals deal to Zelensky's approach to Trump to the prospe…

The Puzzling Diplomacy over Ukraine's Future

Defense Tech Podcast

Civilian Sydney sat down with Jackie Janning-Lask and Dr. Matt Casto, who lead the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium, to discuss the origins of MMEC and how to define a vision for clearer mission goals. The group also did a deep dive into a few technologies, including Secure Edge and the Internet of Things. Jackie and Matt helped me better understand th…

DoD-Critical: Developing a Clear Vision for Microelectronics with the MMEC Hub

Socialist correspondent

What will the prospects for the world be with Donald Trump back in the White House? It is not entirely certain how Trump will approach the war in Ukraine, but there is an increasing shift in the establishment towards the realistic view that Ukraine cannot win on the battlefield and that there should be negotiations. Other things are clearer. Trump will ma…

Podcast 123 - Trump's Election, How It Happened And What It Could Mean For The World