The Pentagon makes major investments and faces internal debates on military policy

The Pentagon is making a significant $1 billion investment in L3Harris's rocket motor business, a move aimed at strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base. This investment caused the company's stock price to rise.

Separately, the Pentagon is reportedly clashing with the AI company Anthropic over the military's use of artificial intelligence. The institution is also facing criticism from Democratic senators over its backing of firms with links to Donald Trump Jr. and has paused training for HIV-positive recruits while considering whether to reinstate a ban on their enlistment.