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Reuters • Alexandra Alper, Courtney Rozen, Mike Stone

Pentagon orders defense contractors to purge Anthropic AI from supply chains

The Pentagon has ordered defense contractors to remove Anthropic's AI tools from government contracts and supply chains; major primes such as Lockheed Martin are expected to comply, legal observers say, even as the Trump administration's blacklisting faces likely court challenges.

Also: defaeroreport.com

2026-03-03T16:22:04.297389-08:00

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Wall Street Journal • Becky Peterson, Kate Clark

Thrive Capital, A16Z to Lead Anduril Investment at $60 Billion Valuation

By Wall Street Journal: Palmer Luckey’s defense technology company builds AI-powered autonomous weapons.

2026-03-03T16:41:21.456449-08:00

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DefenseNews.com • Zita Fletcher

National Guard member’s portable cyber-training system accepted into Air Force Spark Tank

By DefenseNews.com: Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow's innovation was accepted into the Air Force’s annual Spark Tank competition.

Also: Military Times and c4isrnet.com

2026-03-03T14:16:37.291681-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force modernization push runs into acquisition workforce shortfall

By SpaceNews.com: Space Force modernization push runs into acquisition workforce shortfall Space Force modernization push runs into acquisition workforce shortfall.

2026-03-03T14:15:48.698265-08:00

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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

USAF Seeks Replacement Armored Transporters to Support Aging Minuteman III ICBM Fleet

By DefenseNews.com: As America’s Minuteman III missile force ages, the U.S. Air Force is facing another problem: obsolete transport vehicles.

2026-03-03T13:32:03.501107-08:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

French Rafale jets protect UAE bases; France to aid Cyprus

By AeroTime: Rafale jets in the UAE secured the skies above French bases as France plans anti-drone and anti-missile systems and a frigate for Cyprus.

DefenseNews.com

France Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Eastern Mediterranean as Tensions Rise; Seeks Coalition to Secure Shipping Chokepoints

Associated Press

Macron orders France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to relocate from Baltic Sea to Mediterranean

Also: South China Morning Post, spacewar.com, globalnews.ca, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent and 6 more

2026-03-03T05:11:37.122249-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Pilatus announces certification approval for PC-7 MKX trainer

By FlightGlobal: Pilatus has reported achieving initial certification for its PC-7 MKX basic trainer, after enjoying a bumper orders year for the new model in 2025.

2026-03-03T07:12:32.660821-08:00

Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Iran drones, missiles could test rivals’ magazine depth

By FlightGlobal: Iran may be absorbing heavy strikes, but its drone and missile launches are targeting a vulnerability that airpower alone cannot fix: the magazine depths of the adversaries ranged against it.

Wings

As Mideast conflict widens, US says attacks on Iran will last weeks and intensify

Also: news.defcros.com

2026-03-03T01:11:17.646094-08:00

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