# US Department of Defense
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Pentagon to Deploy Google’s Gemini Agents to 3 Million Staff, Reigniting Debate Over Big Tech and Military AI
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to introduce Google’s Gemini AI agents to about three million personnel, initially on unclassified networks and possibly later on classified cloud systems. The rollout — enabled by an Agent Designer tool on the GenAI.mil platform — promises administrative efficiencies but raises questions about security, vendor dependence and the governance of AI in military settings.
Anthropic’s Last-Ditch Bid to Salvage a Pentagon AI Deal as Tensions Over Use and Limits Escalate
Anthropic’s CEO has re-engaged Pentagon officials to rescue a faltering agreement after a dramatic breakdown over how the US military may use the company’s Claude models. The dispute juxtaposes the Pentagon’s demand for broad, operational access with Anthropic’s insistence on prohibitions against fully autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance, while US forces continue to deploy Claude in active operations.
US Forces Intercept Panama‑Flagged Tanker in Indian Ocean After Caribbean Pursuit
US forces boarded the Panama‑flagged tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean, in a manifestation of Washington’s enforcement of a December 2025 blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan shipping. The move raises legal questions under the law of the sea, practical risks for shipping and insurance markets, and potential diplomatic fallout with flag states.