# Defense Technology
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Pentagon Bets Big on Agentic AI: Scale AI Secures $500 Million Defense Expansion
Scale AI has expanded its U.S. Air Force contract to $500 million to develop 'agentic AI' for the Survivable Airborne Operations Center. This move highlights the Pentagon's shift toward autonomous software for critical command-and-control missions in high-conflict environments.
The Strait of Innovation: Why the PLA’s Rapid Modernization is Rattling Taipei
Recent PLA weapon tests have underscored the unprecedented speed of China’s military-industrial development, causing significant alarm in Taiwan. Expert analysis suggests that Beijing’s technological advancements are rapidly shifting the strategic balance, challenging long-standing defensive assumptions in the Indo-Pacific.
Powering the Pivot: India’s Tejas Mk2 and the New Frontier of US-India Defense Ties
India is scheduled to conduct the first flight of its Tejas Mk2 fighter jet in mid-2026, powered by GE F-414 engines. This milestone follows a historic US-India agreement on military technology transfer, signaling a major strategic pivot in India's defense procurement and its partnership with Washington.
The White House’s New Guest: Figure 3 and the High-Stakes Race for Humanoid Supremacy
Figure AI's latest humanoid robot, Figure 3, debuted at the White House, signaling a move toward integrating AI into domestic and educational life. Despite its $39 billion valuation and high-profile support, the company faces scrutiny over its deep ties to defense-focused AI and the difficult transition from laboratory prototypes to industrial-scale deployment.