defense news - Search News

Order byBest matchMost fresh

Pentagon, rare earths and Department of Defense

Pentagon to keep working with US rare earths projects, US defense official says

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to continue working with rare earths companies to ensure diverse American supply of the critical minerals used across the economy, a defense official told Reuters on Tuesday.

MSN · 7h

Pentagon to keep investing in US critical minerals projects, defense official says

· 8h

America’s only rare earth producer gets a boost from Apple and Pentagon agreements

· 12h

Apple commits $500 million over several years to buy US-made rare earth magnets

Apple just announced a commitment of $500 million over several years to buy rare earth magnets from the US-based company MP Materials.

· 13h

Apple to Buy Rare Earths From Pentagon-Backed US Producer MP

· 13h

MP Materials Stock Jumps 19% on Apple’s $500 Million Commitment to Buy Rare-Earth Magnets

· 11h

Apple just spent $500 million to source a material that’s critical for iPhones from the US

The materials will be delivered throughout the United States and around the world.

· 12h

Apple strikes $500M deal to source rare earth materials from Fort Worth facility

· 14h

Apple Announces $500 Million Commitment to Buying American Magnets

Elon Musk, Defense Department

Digest more

· 1d · on MSN

Defense Department to begin using Grok, Musk’s controversial AI model

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence start-up xAI said its models are now available to federal agencies. The DOD said it awarded $200 million contracts to xAI as well as Google, Anthropic and OpenAI.

· 1d

US Defense Department Awards Contracts to Google, Musk's XAI

· 1d

Elon Musk’s Nazi Robot Just Landed a Contract With the Department of Defense

7hon MSN

Vehicle data illegally obtained in crash that killed Gaudreau brothers, defense says

Attorneys for the man charged with hitting and killing hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother as the pair bicycled in New Jersey last year want data from their client’s Jeep barred from trial because they argue it was illegally obtained.

11hon MSN

Broncos' projected starting defense before training camp

Denver Broncos rookies are set to report for training camp on Wednesday, followed by the arrival of veterans on July 22 and the start of camp on July 25.

Philippine defense chief renounced Maltese citizenship before his appointment, department says

The Philippine Defense Department says Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. renounced his Maltese citizenship and disclosed it to Filipino authorities before taking office.

27m

South Korea summons Japan’s defense attache in protest over island claims

SEOUL--South Korea’s defense ministry summoned Japan’s defense attache on Tuesday to protest over an annual white paper published by Tokyo, which made a territorial claim over disputed islands located in the East Sea.

Explore more

1don MSN

Strong US defense spending draws investors to space startups, report says

Space startups continued to draw investor dollars in the April-June period, making it the second strongest quarter on record for funding, as increased U.S. defense spending is expected to boost the sector's prospects,

Did the Defense Dept. cancel a grant to Harvard, then pay it anyway?

Harvard and the U.S. government have different stories with respect to whether a grant with research vital to national security was canceled.

13h

Miami Dolphins Top 10 players countdown: No. 2 Zach Sieler is 'heartbeat of our defense'

Zach Sieler, claimed off waivers in 2019, has become a key player for the Miami Dolphins. Sieler, a two-time team MVP, has recorded 20 sacks over the past two seasons, a franchise record for a defensive tackle.

2hon MSN

House GOP seeks answer to glitch slowing crypto, defense spending bills

House GOP leaders are dealing with a rebellion among Republicans that stopped action on three crypto bills and a defense spending measure.

1hon MSN

Investigators confirm self defense in Chico homeless encampment shooting

The Butte County District Attorney's Office confirmed on Tuesday July 15 that chargeswill not be filed against Gerald Michael Thompson for his involvement in t

USNI News4h

Pacific Military Balance Tilting in China’s Favor, Says New Defense of Japan Report

Officials in Tokyo released their Defense of Japan 2025 white paper this week with findings the international community is facing its greatest risk of conflict since World War II. The paper pointed to Russia,

Independent Journal Review10h

EXCLUSIVE: House Urges DOD To Get Serious About Vetting Defense Contractors

A House committee called on the Department of Defense (DOD) Monday to strengthen vetting for U.S. defense contractors to guard against the threat of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.