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US senator seeks details from Defense Department on Microsoft's Chinese engineers

A U.S. senator is asking the Pentagon for more information on Microsoft's reported use of Chinese engineers in maintaining military cloud computing systems, according to a copy of the letter seen by Reuters.

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Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears

After a ProPublica investigation raised security concerns, Microsoft will cease using China-based engineers for work on sensitive Pentagon cloud computing systems.

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Microsoft Says It Has Stopped Using China-Based Engineers to Support Defense Department Computer Systems

After a ProPublica investigation revealed how Microsoft’s “digital escort” tech support service could expose sensitive government data to cyberattacks, the company says China-based engineers will no longer provide assistance on DOD cloud services.

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Australia confident issues raised in US review of submarine project will be resolved

Australia's ambassador to Washington said on Friday his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's ...

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'Hello, my name is ...': Kaine amends defense bill to change Fort Lee back to Gregg-Adams

Sen. Tim Kaine's provision would affect only the three Army posts in Virginia that reverted to their pre-2023 names but with ...

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Department of Defense directly invests in U.S.-based rare earth mining company

The $400 million investment will create a domestic supply chain for materials used in fighter jets and missiles.

Philippine defense chief renounced Maltese citizenship before his appointment, department says

The Philippine Defense Department says Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. renounced his Maltese citizenship and disclosed it to ...

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State Department says US 'unequivocally condemns' Israeli airstrike in Syria, calls for 'dialogue'

The State Department condemned recent Israeli strikes in Syria, and Secretary Marco Rubio announced a U.S.-brokered agreement ...

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Defense Department acknowledges mistake in identification of World War II soldier

The man was actually from Washington state. Officials added there now are no plans to bury his remains in Holly, which the government had indicated was expected to occur in October.Start the day ...

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Department of Defense Recognizes Army Civilian With Spirit Award

At a May 7 ceremony at the Pentagon, the Defense Department presented Jacqueline Fox, Plans and Operations Specialist, ...

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The Largest Defense Contractors In The United States

The United States spends far more on its military than any other nation, ... and missile detection systems. L3 Harris has won several major contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD).