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A federal court has ruled that the Pentagon can designate AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, according to the El Dorado News-Times. The decision allows the Defense Department to maintain the designation against the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence firm, a move with potential implications for its ability to work with the US government and defense contractors.

Estonian authorities say Russian intelligence services were behind an arson attack against Milrem, an Estonian defense contractor, in the capital Tallinn on August 15. The claim has drawn attention amid heightened tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine, with Milrem known for producing military robotics used by Ukraine. Observers see the attack as part of a broader pattern of Russian sabotage and hybrid operations targeting European defense and infrastructure.

A member of Congress has warned that donations from intelligence contractors toward a ballroom project linked to Donald Trump could face scrutiny, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest between firms seeking government business and the president's private ventures. The warning suggests such contributions may be examined for improper influence or ethics violations.

The Department for Work and Pensions has scrapped a £694 million contract with external firms used to investigate benefit fraud, according to Guido Fawkes. The move comes as the department increasingly relies on artificial intelligence to flag suspicious claims. Critics are likely to question whether dropping the contractors will weaken fraud detection, while the DWP bets on AI tools to take over the work.

Lockheed Martin, the US defense contractor, is drawing attention for its work combining artificial intelligence with space systems. The company is developing AI-enabled defense technologies alongside its satellite and space programs, positioning itself for growing military demand in both areas. Observers are weighing what these investments mean for the company's future role in US national security and the defense industry's broader technology shift.

CACI International Inc, the US defence and technology contractor, is being tracked by investors checking its stock price, quotes and recent news. The company supplies software, intelligence and communications services to government and defence clients, and market watchers are following its share performance and corporate developments.

The US General Services Administration is preparing a memo establishing AI-specific rules for federal technology acquisition. The guidance would shape how government agencies buy artificial intelligence tools and services, adding requirements beyond standard procurement procedures. It signals growing federal attention to managing the risks and oversight of AI systems purchased by government bodies.

The US General Services Administration has issued a new policy governing how artificial intelligence is procured in new federal contracts. The guidance lays out requirements agencies must follow when acquiring AI tools and services. The full details of the policy were reported by FedScoop, and the move is drawing attention as the federal government moves to standardize how it buys AI technology.

DARPA has selected Xint to apply artificial intelligence to securing military messaging applications. The defense research agency's move points to growing interest in hardening communications used by armed forces against interception and tampering. Details on the program scope and funding were not provided in initial coverage, but the selection places Xint among contractors working on next-generation secure communications for the US military.