Vaughn Cockayne

Musk’s xAI unveils Grok-3 as tech race intensifies

Elon Musk's generative AI company unveiled the latest version of its chatbot as the battle for artificial intelligence dominance continues.

February 18, 2025

Russian defense contractor unveils improvements for Moscow’s T-90 tank at IDEX

Russian defense contractor UralVagonZavod showed new improvements to Moscow's T-90 tank this week at the International Defense Exhibition.

February 18, 2025

Future of U.S. space policy unclear as National Space Council might close

As the White House moves ahead with bold executive action, rumors circulate that President Trump might shutter the National Space Council, a move that could have wide-ranging effects on U.S. policy toward the stars.

February 14, 2025

Bezos’ Blue Origin to cut 10% of its workforce

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is laying off 10% of its employees this week, the rocket company announced Thursday.

February 14, 2025

Northrop Grumman awarded almost $1.4 billion in contracts to deploy air missile defense in Poland

Defense contractor Northrop Grumman was awarded two contracts this week totaling almost $1.4 billion to deploy advanced air and missile defense systems in Poland.

February 14, 2025

Musk says he will withdraw his OpenAI bid if the company reverses its for-profit direction

Lawyers for Elon Musk said Wednesday that the Tesla CEO would withdraw his $97.4 billion bid to purchase OpenAI if the company agreed to reverse course on its plans to become a for-profit company.

February 13, 2025

L3Harris’ new software controls thousands of autonomous devices at once

Defense contractor L3Harris introduced the AMORPHOUS software this week, a new technology that will allow military commanders to control thousands of devices at the same time.

February 13, 2025

Scarlett Johansson urges Congress to take action on AI after viral deepfake video

Scarlett Johansson is calling on lawmakers to do something about realistic generative artificial intelligence after a deepfake video featuring the actress went viral.

February 12, 2025

NASA astronauts stranded on the ISS to return sooner than expected

The two NASA astronauts stranded on the International Space Station since June will return home a few weeks earlier than expected.

February 12, 2025

Chinese EV maker BYD to launch Tesla-style self-driving mode

Tesla's main competitor in the Far East is launching its own assisted-driver system.

February 11, 2025

U.N. food aid worker dies in Yemen while held captive by Houthis

A U.N. World Food Program employee has died in Yemen while being held captive by Houthi rebel forces, the organization announced this week.

February 11, 2025

U.N.: Short-range drones most dangerous weapon for civilians in Russia-Ukraine war

Short-range drone strikes were responsible for the most civilian casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war last month.

February 11, 2025

Retired Navy captain says DOGE disruptions could improve efficiency, security

As Elon Musk's unofficial Department of Government Efficiency shakes up U.S. regulatory bodies and foreign aid organizations, one national security expert says the organization's efforts to streamline operations could make the U.S. safer and more effective.

February 7, 2025

Missile Defense Agency awards Lockheed Martin $2.8 billion for THAAD defense systems

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency on Thursday awarded Lockheed Martin a $2.8 billion contract to develop more Terminal High Altitude Area Defense defensive weapon systems.

February 7, 2025

Iran launches its first drone-carrier warship

Iran on Thursday unveiled the Shahid Bagheri, the nation's first drone-carrier warship.

February 6, 2025

Foreign policy expert urges U.S. not to give up on global assistance programs

As President Trump remakes U.S. foreign policy, some in the industry hope any funding freeze won't permanently hurt the nation's ability to sponsor democracy abroad.

February 6, 2025

Tesla sales sharply decline in Germany, as Musk delves deeper into national politics

Tesla saw a steep decline in sales in Germany last month, as CEO Elon Musk deepened his involvement in the country's politics ahead of its national elections.

February 6, 2025

What can criminals do with 100,000 eggs?

The sheer size of a massive egg heist -- the eggs were worth $40,000 and were stolen from the back of a distribution trailer at an egg supply depot in Greencastle, Pennsylvania -- is raising questions about how the thieves will be able to unload that many eggs.

February 5, 2025

Tesla offers insurance discount to drivers who use Full Self-Driving feature

Electric vehicle giant Tesla is offering discounts on auto insurance to customers who use the company's Full Self-Driving feature.

February 5, 2025

Air Force conducts first F-16 flight using anti-electronic warfare Viper Shield

The Air Force conducted its first flight with L3Harris' Viper Shield this week, bringing advanced anti-electronic warfare technology to F-16 fighter jets.

February 5, 2025