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a kennedy

(36,188 posts)
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 06:08 PM Thursday

Eric Trump-backed robot startup lands $24M Pentagon deal to compete with China...........

The future of American defense is undergoing a high-tech revolution as the Pentagon has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to test heavy-duty humanoid robots.

Foundation Future Industries recently secured the $24 million contract for its "Phantom" robots, designed to breach enemy sites and spare American lives. CEO Sankaet Pathak and chief strategy advisor Eric Trump argue the technology will help maintain America’s edge on the battlefield.

"We are America First. We have to win this race," Trump said Thursday on "Mornings with Maria."

"The uses are unlimited, and I think it's a very beautiful thing, but we must win this race," he added.

(and sorry, got this from the Drudge Report)

https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/eric-trump-backed-robot-startup-lands-24m-pentagon-deal-compete-china

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Eric Trump-backed robot startup lands $24M Pentagon deal to compete with China........... (Original Post) a kennedy Thursday OP
Oh this oughta be good... Blue Owl Thursday #1
The Trump corruption continues. Irish_Dem Thursday #2

Blue Owl

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Thu Apr 23, 2026, 06:24 PM
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