Negotiations between AI startup Anthropic and the US Department of Defense have resumed after talks collapsed last week, while a leaked internal memo criticizing OpenAI's Pentagon agreement has raised tensions. The episode highlights growing disputes between AI developers and defense officials over how advanced models should be used in military operations.
The organizers of Space-Comm Expo Europe have confirmed the final lineup of speakers for what is set to be Europe's largest commercial space gathering, taking place March 4-5 at ExCeL London.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that in its February 28 airstrike on Iran, it deployed for the first time the LUCAS (Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System), a low-cost combat attack drone manufactured by SpektreWorks and modeled on Iran's Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicle.
The US Department of War has invited 25 companies to compete in the first phase of a major initiative to deploy low-cost, weaponized one-way attack drones at scale. The move is part of a broader effort to overhaul the military acquisition system and counter the rising influence of unmanned systems on the battlefield.
"Taiwan Dome" has emerged as a key concept in Taiwan's defense strategy, drawing increased attention across the defense and technology sectors. The approach centers on system integration to build a networked combat architecture, placing greater emphasis on command platforms capable of coordinating operations across multiple domains. Alongside close cooperation between Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense and the US to introduce advanced technologies, Taiwanese companies are also expanding their investments in related areas.
