European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy
The defense ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders say they intend to continue increasing their investments in ...
A newly deployed top US missile-defense system is getting a workout in the Middle East
The US deployed a THAAD air-defense battery to Israel in October, and it has been used in combat multiple times since then.
Austin recommends $50 bln boost above US 2026 defense spending projections, Bloomberg News reports
Outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has recommended a boost in defense spending by about $50 billion more than the ...
Defense pick Pete Hegseth repeatedly criticized removing names of Confederate generals from US bases
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, has voiced strong opposition to removing the ...
Aerospace & Defense Stocks To Watch: The Biggest U.S. Contractors
With U.S. defense spending leading the world, the largest contractors are well-positioned for growth amid rising global ...
Austin recommends defense spending boost by more than $50 billion in 2026, Bloomberg News reports
Outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recommended the government boost defense spending by about $50 billion more than ...
Lloyd Austin recommends a $50 billion increase in defense spending
Lloyd Austin's plan includes spending as much as $1 trillion on defense as soon as 2028. Meanwhile, Biden increased the 2025 ...
North Korean Air Defense System Revealed In Ukraine By Russian Friendly Fire Strike
A North Korean-made mobile surface-to-air missile system has appeared for the first time in the Ukraine conflict. A ...
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What does the defense secretary do?
The Defense Department’s responsibility is focused on the use of the military, whether it’s to deter attacks or defend ...