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Pentagon formally requests name change to War Department, setting up fight with Dems - Breaking Defense

Pentagon Pushes to Rename Itself the Department of War

The Pentagon has formally asked Congress to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War.
The department estimates about $51.5 million in FY2026 costs tied to the transition.
The move is likely to become a flashpoint in debate over the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th President

Google Staff Push Back on Possible Classified Pentagon AI Deal

More than 600 Google employees signed a letter urging Sundar Pichai to reject classified Pentagon AI work.
The protest follows a report that Google and the Pentagon are discussing Gemini deployment in classified settings.
The dispute reflects a broader industry divide over whether frontier AI should be adapted for sensitive military uses.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via theverge.com

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Google Reportedly Agrees to Pentagon AI Use for 'Any Lawful Government Purpose'

The reported deal would allow Pentagon use of Google AI for any lawful government purpose.
The contract reportedly would not let Google veto lawful operational decisions.
The agreement was reported just after internal employee objections became public.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via theverge.com

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John Phelan out as Navy secretary, Pentagon says

Pentagon Abruptly Removes Navy Secretary John Phelan

The Pentagon said John Phelan is out as Navy secretary effective immediately.
Hung Cao will serve as acting Navy secretary.
The change comes amid broader senior military leadership turnover under Pete Hegseth.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 26, 2026·via defensenews.com

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As Iran saps US focus, the troop math for monitoring a Ukraine peace deal looks grim

Ukraine Peacekeeping Plans Shrink as U.S. Forces and Air Defenses Shift to the Middle East

A future Ukraine monitoring mission may require far more troops than current pledges suggest.
U.S. deployments to the Middle East are reducing the personnel and air defenses available for Europe.
British and French commitments would leave only a small number of troops on the ground at any given time.
The viability of a ceasefire force depends heavily on enablers the United States may not provide.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 26, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Pentagon closes $1 billion investment in L3Harris missile unit

Pentagon Closes $1 Billion Investment in L3Harris Missile Unit

The Pentagon closed a $1 billion investment in L3Harris’s missile business.
Funds are aimed at boosting solid rocket motor production capacity.
The structure gives the government a future equity position if the unit goes public.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via spacenews.com

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Pentagon Ends Universal Flu Shot Requirement for U.S. Service Members

Flu shots will no longer be required for every U.S. service member.
The supplied source does not include detailed implementation guidance.
The change affects military health policy and readiness planning.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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Pentagon seeks funds for Golden Dome, drones, AI in largest-ever budget request

The Pentagon’s Record Budget Request Centers on Drones, AI and a Bigger Fleet

The Pentagon proposed a $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 budget, the largest on record.
Major priorities include Golden Dome, drones, AI, data infrastructure and shipbuilding.
The request signals a strong focus on autonomous systems and industrial capacity.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Wearing a camouflaged uniform and helmet, Marine Corps Cpl. Calvin Burke holds his arm outstretched as he activates a small drone to survey the defensive line for opposing forces during a simulated assault and seizure at Glen Airfield, Queensland, Australia, July 2025.

Pentagon Seeks $53.6 Billion for Drones in Historic Autonomous Warfare Push

The Defense Department wants $53.6 billion for drone and counter-drone programs in fiscal 2027.
The request sits under the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, which had only about $226 million in fiscal 2026.
An additional $20.6 billion would support one-way attack drones and collaborative combat aircraft programs.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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Pentagon pulls the plug on one of the military's most troubled space programs

Pentagon Cancels Troubled GPS Ground Control System After 16-Year Effort

The Pentagon canceled OCX after 16 years of development.
The Space Force said testing found problems that could risk current GPS capabilities.
The program’s projected cost rose from $3.7 billion to nearly $8 billion.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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Put nuclear reactors in space within a few years, White House tells Pentagon

White House Push for Space Reactors Sets an Aggressive Clock for Pentagon and NASA

A White House memo calls for reactors in orbit as early as 2028 and on the Moon as early as 2030.
The Pentagon has 90 days to brief top officials on use cases, payloads and mission planning.
Military demand for persistent power in space is a major source of urgency behind the policy.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via defenseone.com

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Google Gemini in Pentagon talks after Anthropic Claude AI rift

Report Says Google Is in Talks With the Pentagon Over Gemini for Classified AI Work

Interesting Engineering reports Google is in talks with the Pentagon over Gemini for classified AI use.
The talks come as the Pentagon reassesses options after a dispute over Claude-related limits.
The story underscores how access conditions are becoming a major factor in defense AI adoption.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX

Starlink Outage Disrupted Navy Drone Tests, Highlighting a Strategic Dependency

A global Starlink outage reportedly halted a Navy unmanned vessel test for almost an hour.
The episode highlighted the Pentagon’s reliance on SpaceX for low-earth-orbit communications.
The report raises questions about redundancy in future autonomous military systems.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via defensenews.com

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White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 - Breaking Defense

White House Pushes Pentagon Toward a Nuclear Space Power Demo by 2031

The White House wants NASA and the Pentagon to run parallel reactor design competitions.
NASA is tasked with a lunar-capable reactor variant ready for launch by 2030.
The Pentagon could deploy a mission-enabling in-space reactor by 2031 if funding is available.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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The Pentagon wants a 188 percent bump for missile procurement. Can industry deliver? - Breaking Defense

Pentagon’s Missile Buying Surge Signals a Long-Term Stockpile Rebuild, Not a Quick Manufacturing Fix

The FY2027 request includes about $70.5 billion for missiles and related items across the services.
That total is 188 percent higher than the amount approved for FY2026.
Analysts expect Congress and the Pentagon to spread spending across years because industry cannot ramp fast enough.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Pentagon Signals a Major New Push in Directed-Energy Weapons Research

The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 request suggests more than $2 billion for directed-energy R&D.
Dedicated procurement appears limited even as research spending rises sharply.
Counter-drone needs appear to be a major driver of continued laser-weapons investment.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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Pentagon, FAA sign agreement on deploying anti-drone laser system near Mexico

FAA Clears Pentagon Use of Counter-Drone Laser Near the U.S.-Mexico Border After Safety Review

The FAA and Pentagon approved use of a high-energy laser counter-drone system near the southern border.
The decision followed safety testing after earlier incidents involving a government drone and disrupted flights.
Officials cite more than 1,000 monthly drone incursions along the border.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via defensenews.com

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As 2-week ceasefire takes hold, Pentagon touts 'decisive military victory' - Breaking Defense

Pentagon says Iran’s defense industrial base was crippled as a two-week ceasefire begins

The Pentagon says U.S. forces struck 13,000 targets during Operation Epic Fury.
Officials claimed major damage to Iran’s air defenses, navy, missile sites, and weapons factories.
A two-week ceasefire began with the Strait of Hormuz described as open to commerce.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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For acquisition reform to succeed, the Pentagon needs civilian agency budget flexibilities - Breaking Defense

Acquisition reform needs budget freedom if the Pentagon wants to move at commercial speed

The analysis says acquisition reform will fail without budget flexibility.
It argues the Pentagon should gain authorities similar to those used by civilian agencies.
Program leaders need the ability to shift funding toward successful efforts during execution.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Trump seeks to double number of ship requests with 2027 defense budget

White House Seeks Major Naval Expansion in Proposed 2027 Defense Budget

The proposed 2027 defense budget includes $65.8 billion for shipbuilding.
The request covers 18 battle force ships and 16 non-battle force ships.
The plan reflects heightened emphasis on maritime competition and deterrence.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via defensenews.com

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