Google has signed a classified AI deal with the U.S. Department of Defense, enabling Pentagon use of its AI models for sensitive government work. The contract allows “any lawful government purpose” and includes safeguards related to domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, but it does not give Google veto power over how the military makes decisions.
Global military spending climbed to $2.887 trillion in 2025 for an 11th straight year. India ranked fifth, boosting defense budgets by 8.9% to $92.1 billion. The report links part of the increase to the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025, with the United States, China, Russia, and Germany also among the biggest spenders.
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