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Defense Industry Freezes as U.S. Shutdown Halts Security Clearances and AI Projects

Defense Industry Freezes as U.S. Shutdown Halts Security Clearances and AI Projects

Update: 2025-11-10
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The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has brought defense contractors and AI-driven military projects to a standstill, freezing security clearances, delaying billions in contracts, and sidelining key innovation programs. Thousands of cleared engineers and analysts are now stuck waiting—threatening to derail America’s tech edge in national security.

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Defense Industry Freezes as U.S. Shutdown Halts Security Clearances and AI Projects

Defense Industry Freezes as U.S. Shutdown Halts Security Clearances and AI Projects