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Aug 07, 2026
Biotechnology is now a national security issue in Washington, with investment restrictions, export controls, and procurement bans targeting China. The Pentagon designated WuXi AppTec as a Chinese military company, sparking a legal challenge. Policymakers also warn about supply chain dependence, biosecurity, and the dual-use dilemma.
Apr 16, 2026
Novartis chief executive Vas Narasimhan has joined Anthropic’s board. The appointment adds a pharma executive as Anthropic expands into drug discovery and launches Claude for Life Sciences.
Mar 04, 2026
The US military launched operations with Ecuador targeting designated terrorist organizations and struck three alleged drug boats in the Pacific and Caribbean, killing 11 people, as part of Operation Southern Spear.
