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Aug 28, 2026

Chinese chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon to get off US blacklist

CXMT Corp. filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense seeking removal from a blacklist that identified the Chinese chipmaker as a supporter of China's military. The company reported nearly tenfold revenue growth in its first earnings since its Shanghai IPO.

Aug 28, 2026·4 sources
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May 15, 2026

Defense Secretary Hegseth dismisses Iran kamikaze dolphins threat, acknowledges history of military marine mammals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed questions about potential Iranian weaponization of marine mammals in the Strait of Hormuz during a Tuesday briefing, denying the existence of 'kamikaze dolphins' while acknowledging the historical military use of marine mammals.

May 15, 2026·1 source
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May 13, 2026

Pentagon Announces Framework Agreements for Over 10,000 Containerized Missiles

The U.S. Department of Defense has reached framework agreements with Anduril, CoAspire, Leidos, and Zone 5 to acquire more than 10,000 containerized missiles, representing a major shift in weapons procurement strategy.

May 13, 2026·1 source
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Pentagon Releases Declassified UFO Files Following Trump Directive

The U.S. Department of Defense released over 160 previously classified documents, including photos, videos, audio recordings, and transcripts related to unidentified flying objects and unidentified aerial phenomena, following an earlier directive from President Donald Trump.

May 13, 2026·3 sources
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May 1, 2026

Pentagon Signs AI Deals with Eight Tech Companies Including Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS for Classified Networks

The U.S. Department of Defense signed agreements with eight technology companies—including Nvidia, Microsoft, AWS, and Google—to deploy AI models on classified military networks as part of building an 'AI-first fighting force.' Anthropic is notably absent after refusing defense contract terms.

May 1, 2026·4 sources
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Apr 22, 2026

U.S. Military Ends Mandatory Flu Vaccination Requirement for Troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will no longer require all American troops to receive the flu vaccine, ending a longstanding mandatory immunization policy.

Apr 22, 2026·2 sources
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Mar 26, 2026

Judge temporarily blocks enforcement of Anthropic supply chain risk designation

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation against Anthropic, ruling the government's own records showed the designation was retaliation for Anthropic's public criticism, in violation of the First Amendment.

Mar 26, 2026·4 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪ChangXin Memory Technologies launched its initial public offering on the Shanghai stock exchange in July 2026, marking its first earnings period as a public company
  • ▪CXMT Corp. filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the US District Court for the District of Columbia seeking removal from a military supporter blacklist
  • ▪A global rush for artificial-intelligence hardware fueled a significant increase in sales for Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT Corp. during the first half of 2026

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