Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Federal Court Appeal
Miles-Ingram files a notice of appeal in Federal Court claiming his career has been destroyed.
Negotiations Begin
Pentagon and Anthropic enter months of negotiations regarding the use of Claude in defense applications.
Reconsideration Denied
Canadian authorities refuse to reinstate Miles-Ingram's passport on national security grounds.
U.S. Legal Action
U.S. Justice Department files forfeiture complaint against TFASA over flight simulator shipments.
Passport Revocation
Denied boarding in Beijing after passport is reported as lost/stolen via Interpol; later confirmed cancelled by Canada.
DOJ Filing
The Trump administration files a legal defense in court, asserting the blacklisting was justified and lawful.
Anthropic Sues
Anthropic files a lawsuit in California federal court challenging the designation on First Amendment grounds.
Blacklist Issued
Secretary Hegseth designates Anthropic a national security supply chain risk after negotiations reach an impasse.
Employment in China
Miles-Ingram begins working as an instructor for the parent company of TFASA in China.
A former Canadian military pilot is suing the federal government after his passport was revoked due to his employment with a flight school linked to the Chinese military. The case highlights an intensifying Western effort to prevent retired aviators from sharing sensitive tactical knowledge with the People's Liberation Army.
The Trump administration has filed a formal legal defense of its decision to blacklist AI developer Anthropic, designating the company a national security risk. The dispute centers on Anthropic's refusal to remove safety guardrails that prevent its Claude AI from being used in autonomous weapons systems and domestic surveillance.
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