The Tech Download: Defense startups eye Iran war windfall as U.S. and Gulf states turn to tech
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Warren Buffett says Iran bomb would make nuclear disaster harder to avoid
Warren Buffett warned that the spread of nuclear weapons is making the world a more dangerous place, saying the prospect ...
The Iran war is defense tech’s chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready
Guvendemir | E+ | Getty ImagesThe Iran war is redefining modern combat for the U.S. and driving demand for lower-cost ...
Gecko Robotics brings its AI to U.S. Navy ship repair in latest next-gen defense tech deal
Gecko Robotics, a Pittsburgh-based robotics startup, on Tuesday announced a $71 million deal with the U.S. Navy to cut down ...
Palantir’s technology gives the West a critical edge in Middle East, CEO Alex Karp says
Palantir CEO Alex Karp told CNBC on Thursday that artificial intelligence is giving the U.S. and its allies an edge ...
Sam Altman faced ‘serious questions’ in meeting with lawmakers about OpenAI’s defense work
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit on March 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | ...
Palantir is still using Anthropic’s Claude as Pentagon blacklist plays out, CEO Karp says
Palantir is still using Anthropic's Claude as the artificial intelligence startup's clash with the Pentagon plays out, CEO Alex Karp ...
Anthropic sues Trump administration over Pentagon blacklist
U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth behind, speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight ...
5 unresolved questions hanging over the Anthropic–Pentagon fracas: ‘It’s all very puzzling’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to label Anthropic a "Supply-Chain Risk to National Security" on Friday resulted in more questions ...
Iran’s Shahed drone: How ‘the poor man’s cruise missile’ is shaping Tehran’s retaliation
A Shahed-136 drone is displayed at a rally in western Tehran, Iran, on February 11, 2026.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ...
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