Breaking Defense is reporting that a DC Circuit panel upheld the Pentagon's ban on Anthropic. It said Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael declared that "the hammer of justice has smashed AnthropicAI['s] arguments," and that the AI company hinted at an appeal but may not be allowed one.
Breaking Defense is reporting that the Navy's shipyard overhaul could cost more than $200 billion, citing the Government Accountability Office. It said the Navy originally estimated the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program would cost approximately $21 billion.
Breaking Defense is reporting that South Korea has inducted its first locally developed fighter jet, the KF-21, into its air force. It said the introduction marks a significant milestone for the country's defense industry.
Breaking Defense is reporting that a senior Navy official warned the "cyber magazine" is not infinite, following public debates about the health of U.S. physical munitions. It said the Navy is also seeking more offensive, "expeditionary" cyber capabilities, with its principal cyber advisor inviting industry to discuss tactical-edge and offensive cyber.
Breaking Defense is reporting that the Navy has launched Phase II of its medium robotic ship project, seeking "innovative solutions." It said the service wants medium unmanned surface vessels that can operate for 10 days at sea and carry two shipping containers. Breaking Defense also reported the Navy launched a Robotics and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center, which is developing a phased implementation plan addressing command structure, mission relationships and resource requirements.
Breaking Defense is reporting that a Danish intelligence assessment found Russian hybrid attacks are likely to increase in coming months. It said the nine-page document concluded that although the risk is low, the likelihood of Moscow launching a "limited military attack" against one or several NATO countries is increasing.
Breaking Defense is reporting that OCCAR awarded a $4.2 billion DDX destroyer contract to a Fincantieri and Leonardo joint venture. It said the two Italian manufacturers called the program "set to redefine the Italian Navy's capability profile in the field of air and missile defence."
Breaking Defense is reporting that the Air Force says its China Aerospace Studies Institute will continue, while its director says it is basically dead. It said director Brendan Mulvaney called the stance that the institute can function without civilian staff "not credible."
Breaking Defense is reporting that a Hawk trainer crash prompted the UK to ground its fleet. It said the Royal Air Force reported both pilots are doing well and expected to make a full recovery.
Breaking Defense is reporting that President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. agencies to refer to AI as "super intelligence." It quoted Trump saying all United States documents, and hopefully the world, will use the "much more accurate term 'super,' as opposed to 'artificial.'"