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- 1Space Force books 2027 on-orbit servicing missions with two startupsโU.S. Space Force Schedules 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions With Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space
The U.S. Space Force has scheduled on-orbit servicing missions for 2027 with Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space. The missions would mark a step toward routine in-space refueling, repair and satellite maintenance, an emerging commercial capability the military sees as key to keeping spacecraft operating longer and making space assets more resilient.
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CBS News reports that the U.S. military is laying the groundwork for possible action around Cuba. Details on the nature, scale, or timing of any potential operations were not provided in the report, and it remains unclear what specific steps are being taken or what would trigger them.
- 3U.S. and Russia stripped human oversight from AI weapons pactโU.S., Russia stripped human oversight from global AI weapons pact
The United States and Russia pushed to remove human control requirements from a global agreement on autonomous AI weapons, The Washington Post reports. The move weakens international efforts to ensure humans retain final say over lethal decisions made by machines. Critics warn the decision raises serious ethical and security concerns as militaries race to adopt battlefield AI.
- 4Yuval Abraham Accuses US of Funding Gaza Destructionโ'NAZA' Co-Director Yuval Abraham Calls Out U.S. Government for 'Funding' Israel's Destruction of Gaza
Yuval Abraham, co-director of the documentary 'NAZA', has publicly criticized the United States government, accusing it of funding Israel's destruction of Gaza. His remarks have drawn attention amid ongoing debate over American military and financial support for Israel during the conflict. The comments have sparked discussion about the role of Western governments in the war.
- 5China and U.S. agree to establish AI safety channelโChina and U.S. agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks
China and the United States have agreed to establish a dedicated channel for dialogue on artificial intelligence safety, alongside plans to continue ongoing talks on trade and military matters. The agreement marks a step toward keeping communication open between the two powers on emerging technology risks, even as broader economic and strategic tensions between Washington and Beijing persist.
- 6Poland to pay $15,000 per year for each US soldier stationed thereโ# POLAND WILL PAY U.S. SOLDIERS $15K A YEAR TO PUT ON ITS TERRITORY: Poland is offering to pay $15,000 a year for each U
Poland's Deputy Defence Minister Paweล Zalewski said the country will pay $15,000 a year for each US service member stationed on its territory, on top of covering infrastructure costs. The announcement highlights Warsaw's willingness to spend heavily to keep an American military presence, drawing attention amid ongoing debates about NATO burden-sharing and European defence commitments.
- 7US appeals court upholds Anthropic supply chain risk designationโU.S. appeals court upholds designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk
A U.S. appeals court has upheld the government's designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a ruling with major implications for the defense sector and the Pentagon's ability to work with leading artificial intelligence firms. The decision resolves a legal challenge to the classification, which can restrict or complicate federal contracts involving the company's technology.