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Microsoft, Defense Department and Chinese Engineers

Pentagon to probe Microsoft's use of Chinese engineers on sensitive defense systems, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the DOD is "looking into" a Microsoft cloud program that used Chinese engineers after an investigative report raised concerns about CCP access.

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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.

PC Magazine · 57m

Microsoft: China-Based Engineers Will No Longer Handle Defense Department Work

Chinese workers are accompanied by US citizens functioning as 'digital escorts,' but the practice functions 'with little review,' according to a ProPublica investigation.

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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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United States Unveils Copy of Iranian Shahed-136 Drone

The United States has taken a significant step in the development of cost-effective aerial capabilities by unveiling its own ...

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(Yonhap Interview) U.S. official renews 'ironclad' security commitment, but calls on S. Korea to beef up its own defense

A U.S. diplomat on Friday reaffirmed the United States' "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea, but called on the ...

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Senators want safeguards on Hegseth meddling with Ukraine aid in new defense bill

The Senate wants to increase funding for Ukraine's military by $200 million after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused ...

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What does the defense secretary do? | PBS News

The secretary is responsible for making sure those people are able to do their jobs – which, collectively, is to defend the United States, the American people and U.S. interests. READ MORE: What ...

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What does the defense secretary do? - Government Executive

The secretary is responsible for making sure those people are able to do their jobs – which, collectively, is to defend the United States, the American people and U.S. interests.

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Former secretary of defense gives insights on Trump’s choice of ... - NPR

He served as secretary of defense from 2013 to 2015. Before that, he served a dozen years in the U.S. Senate as a Republican senator from Nebraska. Secretary Hagel, great to speak with you again ...

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Why I Chose Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense - The Atlantic

Today, I ask Lloyd Austin to once more take on a mission for the United States of America—this time as the secretary-designate of the Department of Defense. I know he will do an outstanding ...

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Biden names retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense nominee ...

President-elect Joe Biden has named retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin as his nominee for secretary of defense, the Biden transition team announced Tuesday.. The former commander of the US Central ...

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders 2,000 National Guard troops to be removed from L.A.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders 2,000 National Guard troops to be removed from L.A. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of 2,000 National Guard troops ...

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