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10 sources report the Pentagon is weighing a smaller U.S. military presence in the Gulf once the war on Iran ends.
The United States is cutting joint military exercises with South Korea following regional disputes.
Rocket Lab stock jumps after securing largest launch contract with Pentagon
The Pentagon has issued an immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II cybersecurity mandates for defense contractors to review the program's impact.
The White House is centering quantum technology in its strategic agenda through a dedicated summit and new defense directives.
NLight and Lockheed have secured Pentagon defense contracts to develop laser weapon systems for targeting cruise missiles and drone swarms.
Alibaba is taking legal action against the US government to be removed from a Pentagon defense blacklist.
The Pentagon is seeking $80 billion from Congress to cover the costs and replenish stockpiles following the conflict with Iran.
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is fluctuating as Iran asserts control over the waterway amidst nuclear monitoring disputes and regional conflict.