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Right-wing politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Plowshares into swords: Trump's $1.5 trillion defense surge is the largest since World War II - and no one can explain how to pay for it | Fortune

President Trump's 2027 budget proposal seeks to increase defense funding to $1.5 trillion, marking one of the largest budget increases in U.S. history.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Plowshares into swords: Trump's $1.5 trillion defense surge is the largest since World War II - and no one can explain how to pay for it | Fortune

President Trump's 2027 budget proposal seeks to increase defense funding to $1.5 trillion, marking one of the largest budget increases in U.S. history.
#trump
US Elections
fromAxios
2 days ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago
US Elections

Trump Says We Need To Focus Money On War, Not Daycare

Federal government funding should prioritize military over daycare, Medicaid, and Medicare, according to President Trump.
US Elections
fromAxios
2 days ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
US Elections
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Trump Says We Need To Focus Money On War, Not Daycare

Federal government funding should prioritize military over daycare, Medicaid, and Medicare, according to President Trump.
from24/7 Wall St.
14 hours ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
Washington DC
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs

The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget requests a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% decrease in non-defense funding.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 days ago

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

George's dismissal was due to personality clashes, not strategic disagreements, during a critical time for the Army.
#defense-spending
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending

Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago
US politics

America's "Exquisite Class" Weapons Shortage

President Trump met with major U.S. defense contractors to quadruple production of advanced weaponry while simultaneously pursuing military interventions in Venezuela and Iran instead of diplomatic solutions.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US politics

Trump's message to defense contractors: There might be a lot more money coming, but only if you deliver

The administration will condition increased defense funding on contractors prioritizing production and readiness over shareholder returns and executive pay.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending

Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
Retirement
fromAxios
3 days ago

Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war

George was nominated by President Biden in 2023 but was asked to retire immediately by Hegseth.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Bomb back to the Stone Age': US history of threats and carpet bombing

Threats of carpet bombing by the US, including Trump's remarks on Iran, reflect a longstanding military strategy that raises legal and ethical concerns.
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Berlin is rearming, and its neighbors are weighing the risks and benefits of the new German hegemony

Germany is rearming its military in response to geopolitical changes, raising concerns about its past and future role in Europe.
#iran
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Former Trump NatSec Advisor Says President Probably in Panic Mode' After Two U.S. Jets Shot Down

Trump's credibility is undermined after Iran shot down U.S. military planes, contradicting his claims of air supremacy.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
World news
fromFast Company
4 days ago

U.S. military attacks on Iran could end in 2-3 weeks, Trump says

The U.S. military may conclude its Iran offensive in weeks, shifting responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz to reliant countries.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
5 days ago

Deploying Forces To Middle East 'Sends Message' To Iran, Says US General

Iran employs tactical delay in negotiations to counter US and Israeli military actions while the US increases its military presence in the region.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Former Trump NatSec Advisor Says President Probably in Panic Mode' After Two U.S. Jets Shot Down

Trump's credibility is undermined after Iran shot down U.S. military planes, contradicting his claims of air supremacy.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
World news
fromFast Company
4 days ago

U.S. military attacks on Iran could end in 2-3 weeks, Trump says

The U.S. military may conclude its Iran offensive in weeks, shifting responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz to reliant countries.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
5 days ago

Deploying Forces To Middle East 'Sends Message' To Iran, Says US General

Iran employs tactical delay in negotiations to counter US and Israeli military actions while the US increases its military presence in the region.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

The US military is pushing up production for the weapons that could matter most in a major war

The Department of Defense is increasing production of critical weapons, including THAAD interceptors, to meet rising demand and address stockpile concerns.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

When I brought up the drones that Ukraine has used so effectively against Russian tanks, the company's chairman and CEO, Armin Papperger, was withering in his dismissal. 'This is how to play with Legos,' he told me.
Germany news
EU data protection
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The most important defense regulation you've never heard of

CMMC mandates new cybersecurity standards for the defense industrial base, impacting thousands of businesses and transforming the defense supply chain.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Trump's 2027 budget could give the Pentagon the most massive boost in decades

President Trump's 2027 budget prioritizes military spending, proposing $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon amid significant national deficits.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Third Front': China resurrects Mao's military capabilities

The Third Front project was a secret military initiative in China, mobilizing millions to build defense facilities in remote areas from 1964 to the 1980s.
#us-military
fromFortune
1 day ago
World news

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

fromAxios
1 week ago
World news

Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East

World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

The US military is reallocating JASSM-ER cruise missiles from other regions for its campaign against Iran, significantly reducing global stockpiles.
World news
fromAxios
1 week ago

Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East

The U.S. is considering a significant troop surge in the Middle East amid negotiations with Iran to end the war.
#military-leadership
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired General Randy George and other senior officers amid ongoing military conflict, reflecting a purge influenced by personal grievances.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired General Randy George and other senior officers amid ongoing military conflict, reflecting a purge influenced by personal grievances.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
#pentagon
Startup companies
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

PREMIUM America's secret weapon: failure

The United States fosters innovation by allowing entrepreneurs to fail and try again, unlike many other countries where failure carries a lasting stigma.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump's Iran war drags on

The provocative military activity has led to speculative conversation about what it would take to invade a country twice the population and three times the territory of Iraq.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Hegseth's Broker Sought To Invest in Defense Contractors

Hegseth's financial broker inquired about a multimillion-dollar investment in BlackRock's Defense Industrials Active ETF, which invests in global defense and security-related companies.
US politics
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.

"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
World news
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

The White House requests $66 billion for Trump's 'Golden Fleet'

The White House requests $66 billion for 34 new Naval ships as part of a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027.
World news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

The US war economy and the 'threat of peace' - 48 hills

Peace has historically been viewed as a threat to the military-industrial complex and economic stability.
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 Under-the-Radar Defense Stocks Quietly Beating the Market

Three defense and aerospace companies outperform the S&P 500 in 2026 through strong backlog growth, AI capabilities, and government contracts despite near-term revenue pressures.
fromwww.cnbc.com
6 days ago

Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times

The Pentagon has dismissed the report, stating that neither Hegseth nor any of his representatives approached BlackRock about any such investment. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell called the report 'entirely false and fabricated,' demanding a retraction from the Financial Times.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Defense Stocks Are Surging and This ETF Lets You Collect Dividends From the Global Arms Race

ITA's defense sector ETF maintains reliable distributions backed by 20 years of consistent quarterly payouts, including through COVID, with growing annual distributions driven by underlying company dividend growth.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

General Randy A. George has been dismissed by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing conflicts, marking a significant leadership change in the US Army.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Pentagon Cut Its Civilian Safeguards Before the Iran War

The Trump administration has dramatically reduced military personnel focused on civilian protection, cutting staff by 90 percent and dismantling infrastructure designed to minimize civilian casualties in military operations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades

Our war fighters are leveraging a variety of advanced AI tools. These systems help us sift through vast amounts of data in seconds so our leaders can cut through the noise and make smarter decisions faster than the enemy can react. Humans will always make final decisions on what to shoot and what not to shoot and when to shoot, but advanced AI tools can turn processes that used to take hours and sometimes even days into seconds.
Artificial intelligence
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Donald Trump jibes over British military involvement

The UK is increasing military support in the Gulf, deploying 1,000 troops in response to threats from Iran.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

US test launches Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

The US Air Force conducted a scheduled Minuteman III ICBM test launch from California to validate nuclear weapon system readiness and performance capabilities.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Top Trump Spox Asked About Massive Military Complex' Under New White House Ballroom

A massive military complex is being built under the new White House ballroom, with upgrades to facilities ongoing.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
3 weeks ago

Is It Still the Department of 'War' or Not?

The Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense to Department of War and subsequently engaged in military conflict with Iran while Republican Congress members avoided formally acknowledging it as war.
#tomahawk-missiles
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

U.S. uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon

The U.S. military's rapid use of Tomahawk missiles in the Iran conflict raises concerns about supply and future military operations.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US burned through more of its limited Tomahawk stockpile in strikes on Iran. It might need them in a war with China.

US Navy Tomahawk missile strikes on Iran deplete limited stockpiles needed for potential conflicts with China, prompting Pentagon efforts to increase annual production to over 1,000 missiles.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

U.S. uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon

The U.S. military's rapid use of Tomahawk missiles in the Iran conflict raises concerns about supply and future military operations.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US burned through more of its limited Tomahawk stockpile in strikes on Iran. It might need them in a war with China.

US Navy Tomahawk missile strikes on Iran deplete limited stockpiles needed for potential conflicts with China, prompting Pentagon efforts to increase annual production to over 1,000 missiles.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month ago

Pentagon flexes military muscle with new weapons in Iran

U.S. military deployed advanced weapons systems including AI tools, precision missiles, F-35 fighters, and submarines in recent operations, marking significant combat milestones and technological achievements.
World politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump claims America can fight "forever" but munitions are limited

U.S. munitions stockpiles at medium and upper-medium grades are at record levels, but high-grade weaponry supplies and air-defense interceptors are critically low amid sustained Iranian missile attacks.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

The Defense Stock You've Never Heard Of: Why MP Materials Is a Buy

China accounts for roughly 90% of global NdPr production, yet even there, most of that output comes from just 2 hard rock mines and refineries. Outside China, only Mountain Pass and Australia's Mount Weld operate at meaningful scale. That structural scarcity is MP's most durable competitive advantage.
Business
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Touts US Can Fight Wars Forever' Thanks to Virtually Unlimited' Weapons Supply

The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better. He added that the US has a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons, insisting, Wars can be fought forever,' and very successfully, using just these supplies.
US Elections
US news
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The Air Force's new ICBM is nearly ready to fly, but there's nowhere to put it

The US Air Force's Sentinel ICBM program is on track for first test flight next year, with operational deployment in early 2030s, though full deployment timeline, costs, and warhead capacity remain undisclosed.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Does the United States have enough munition for a prolonged war?

We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need. Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation.
US politics
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Pentagon Designates Anthropic Supply Chain Risk Over AI Military Dispute

The Pentagon designated Anthropic a supply chain risk after the AI company refused to allow mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons development using its technology.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spending even more on defence won't buy us peace | Letters

MoD procurement failures, waste, and lack of accountability must be fixed before substantially increasing defence spending.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Pentagon officially defines Anthropic as 'supply chain risk' | Fortune

The Trump administration designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, forcing government contractors to stop using Claude AI due to national security concerns over surveillance and autonomous weapons capabilities.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Temporary Military Gear and Assets That Became Permanent Fixtures

Temporary, emergency military gear often becomes permanent when battlefield performance, reliability, and adaptability outperform planned replacements, reshaping doctrine and procurement priorities.
US politics
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

As Trump says military has plenty of munitions for Iran war, Democrats point out U.S. didn't give Ukraine more interceptors because of low supply | Fortune

U.S. weapons stockpiles face strain from escalating Iran conflict, raising concerns about future deterrence capabilities against China and Russia.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

German and UK military chiefs state case for rearming

Europe must urgently rearm and strengthen defence industries, munitions production, forward deployments, and funding to deter Russia's westward military shift and elevated conflict risk.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Welsh munitions factory seen as crucial to boosting stockpiles is still yet to open

A new Glascoed explosives factory in Wales remains unopened over six months after planned launch due to a mid-construction decision to double capacity, delaying artillery shell production.
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Precision Weapons That Shifted Combat From Firepower to Patience

Precision weapons shifted military emphasis from massed firepower to patience, timing, and disciplined decision-making, making individual strikes decisive.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The U.S. Military's Most Expensive Weapons to Maintain

For some weapons, the hardest fight wasn't against the enemy, in fact it was more so against wear and time. Advanced technology has delivered decisive advantages but in some cases has imposed relentless upkeep on crews and logistics chains. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at how these systems became a maintenance nightmare for the U.S. Military.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The U.S. claims China is conducting secret nuclear tests. Here's what that means

"I can reveal that the U.S. government is aware that China has conducted nuclear explosive tests, including preparing for tests with designated yields in the hundreds of tons," he said in a speech to the attending delegates. He went on to say that China is using a technique known as "decoupling" to hide its activities. "China conducted one such yield-producing nuclear test on June 22 of 2020," DiNanno said.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How the US military Is preparing for a potential war with Iran

The US is mounting its largest military buildup in the Middle East since 2003. Here's a list of the weapons and hardware that it's sent to the region as the Trump administration pressures Iran to strike a deal that would limit its nuclear and military capabilities.At least a dozen warships collectively worth an estimated $50 billion have been deployed to the region.
World news
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies

The US will prioritize homeland defense and counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific while expecting allies to assume greater defense responsibilities with reduced US support.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

The revolutionary new weapon in the Pentagon's pocket - and why it matters now more than ever

Transforming Pentagon acquisition processes to remove administrative burdens will enable U.S. companies to deliver cutting-edge military capabilities faster, producing a decisive battlefield advantage.
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Trump threatens defence firms over slow weapons production

President Trump threatened to block dividends and share buybacks at major defense contractors unless they redirect capital to accelerate weapons production and cap executive pay.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The 30 countries that spend the most on their militaries, ranked

The United States spends nearly $1 trillion annually on defense, far exceeding other nations, while global military spending varies by priorities and GDP share.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Whatever This Is, It Is Not Strategy

But logistical consistency, like coherence and gravitas, does not characterize the new NDS. It is a document that supposedly nests within the National Security Strategy, explaining at greater length the implications of overall policy for the armed forces. The 2026 version does not do that. Rather, it restates some of the basic priorities of the Trump administration but for the most part confines itself to flattery of the president, insults, and bombast.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pentagon to reduce its role in deterrence of North Korea

South Korea hosts about 28,500 US troops in combined defence against North Korea's military threat and Seoul has raised its defence budget by 7.5% for this year. South Korea is capable of taking primary responsibility for deterring North Korea with critical but more limited US support, said the National Defense Strategy, a document that guides the Pentagon's policies. This shift in the balance of responsibility is consistent with America's interest in updating US force posture on the Korean Peninsula, the document added.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What is the US strategic minerals stockpile?

United States President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a strategic minerals stockpile. The stockpile, called Project Vault, was announced on Monday. It will combine $2bn of private capital with a $10bn loan from the US Export-Import Bank. list of 4 itemsend of list It is the latest move by the White House to invest in rare-earth minerals needed in the production of key goods, including semiconductor chips, smartphones and electric car batteries.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ex-Pentagon Chief On CNN Slams Trump Admin Disguising Military Plane as Civilian Aircraft In Attack

U.S. used a military aircraft disguised as a civilian plane to strike an alleged drug-smuggling boat near Venezuela, killing 11 people and prompting legal questions.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What's behind the recent shift in US defence strategy?

U.S. defense strategy shifts to America First, prioritizing homeland security and Western Hemisphere influence while reducing commitments to allies worldwide.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trade wars muzzle allied talks on Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

Golden Dome is a US plan to deploy space-based sensors and interceptors rapidly to defend the homeland against ICBMs, cruise missiles, hypersonics, and drones.
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