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U.S. Military Awards $49.7M Drone Contract Amid AI Concerns

4/11/2026

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The U.S. military awarded a $49.7 million contract to Texas-based Darkhive to boost drone production and troop communications under the APFIT program.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized the Pentagon's tie with AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic, citing mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. secured a $446.8 million U.S. Space Force contract for missile tracking.
Analysts rate Kratos stock as a buy, signaling continued long-term momentum.

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The U.S. military awarded a $49.7 million contract to Texas-based Darkhive to boost drone production and troop communications under the APFIT program.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized the Pentagon's tie with AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic, citing mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. secured a $446.8 million U.S. Space Force contract for missile tracking.
Analysts rate Kratos stock as a buy, signaling continued long-term momentum.