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San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Metallica forces Pentagon to remove drone video using ‘Enter Sandman'
Metallica forced the Pentagon to pull a promotional video last week after the band's 1991 hit 'Enter Sandman' was used without permission to promote military drone warfare. The original clip, posted July 10 on X, featured Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declaring, 'We're in the fight to win it,' as he signed a memo titled Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance. 'This afternoon, representatives from X reached out to DoD regarding a video posted to our social media page and asked that the video be removed due to a copyright issue with the song 'Enter Sandman' by Metallica,' a Pentagon spokesperson said. 'The video has been taken down, corrected, and re-uploaded to our page.' Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance @DOGE — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (@SecDef) July 11, 2025 Metallica confirmed the track had been used without authorization. The band, known for fiercely protecting its intellectual property — including its landmark lawsuit against Napster in 2000 — has previously asked the U.S. military not to use its music in interrogations. The incident adds Metallica to a long list of artists, including the White Stripes, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen, who have objected to the Trump administration's unauthorized use of their work in political or government media. Meanwhile, Metallica's charitable foundation, All Within My Hands, announced a $100,000 grant to support flood relief efforts in Texas. The funds will aid Direct Relief and World Central Kitchen in providing medical supplies and meals to communities devastated by the flash floods that claimed at least 121 lives earlier this month.
Business Wire
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Teledyne FLIR Defense Media Statement on Secretary Hegseth's Drone Dominance Directive
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has made the following statement in regard to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's 'Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance' memo of July 10. 'Teledyne FLIR Defense readily supports U.S. Department of Defense efforts to bolster our drone readiness and ensure all our warfighters are equipped with the right drone systems, technology, and training to achieve success on the battlefield.' Share 'Teledyne FLIR Defense readily supports U.S. Department of Defense efforts to bolster our drone readiness and ensure all our warfighters are equipped with the right drone systems, technology, and training to achieve success on the battlefield,' said Dr. JihFen Lei, president of Teledyne FLIR Defense. 'The Black Hornet nano-drone, shown flying in Secretary Hegseth's video, has been supporting America's military for more than six years. 'Along with our SkyRaider, Rogue 1, and other UAS platforms, we stand committed to keep providing the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities – and more – that give our armed forces a clear tactical edge.' The U.S. Army began acquiring Black Hornet drones in 2018 for its Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) program. Since then, it has placed orders under SBS and other contract vehicles totaling more than $300 million. Last month, the company announced that its Black Hornet 4 was approved for the 'Blue UAS List,' enabling DoD and other government users to acquire the system as a vetted, secure drone solution for multiple needs. In May, FLIR Defense opened a new 13,000 sq ft facility in Somerset, Kentucky that will function as a major support hub for servicing, testing, and training on Black Hornet systems used by U.S. forces. Black Hornet 4 represents the next generation of lightweight nano-drones, able to provide enhanced covert situational awareness to small fighting units. Its 12-megapixel daytime camera and high-resolution thermal imager deliver crisp video and still images to the operator. At just 70 grams Black Hornet 4 can fly for more than 30 minutes, over three kilometers, and function in 25-knot winds and rain. Flight performance is augmented by advanced obstacle avoidance capabilities and other features. FLIR Defense has delivered more than 33,000 Black Hornet drones to military and security forces in over 45 countries. About Teledyne FLIR Defense Teledyne FLIR Defense has been providing advanced, mission-critical technology and systems for more than 45 years. Our products are on the frontlines of the world's most pressing military, security and public safety challenges. As a global leader in thermal imaging, we design and build sophisticated surveillance sensors for air, land and maritime use. We develop the most rugged, trusted unmanned air and ground platforms, as well as intelligent sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives. At Teledyne FLIR Defense we bring together this expertise to deliver solutions that enable critical decisions and keep our world safe – from any threat, anywhere. To learn more, visit us online or follow @flir and @flir_defense. About Teledyne Technologies Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne's operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Western and Northern Europe. For more information, visit Teledyne's website at
