Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense wish listTrump is set to unveil the fiscal 2027 defense budget request on Friday.By Mike Stone, Reuters2 weeks ago
OpinionWhy Greenland’s takeover by the US is not needed for Golden DomeGolden Dome is problematic for many reasons. Don’t let it be used to justify the annexation of a NATO ally’s territory as well.By Victoria Samson and Krystal Azelton2 months ago
US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this yearCongress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.By Patricia Kime3 months ago
US Navy leaders embrace Trump-class battleshipsU.S. Navy leaders speaking at a military conference outlined what they described as the strategic opportunities of the recently announced battleships.By Riley Ceder3 months ago
Pentagon clarifies Hegseth’s ‘putting hands on recruits’ statementThe Defense Department has added more context to provocative comments Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made about aggressive troop training.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
Navy to begin constructing 2 ‘Trump class’ battleships"The U.S. Navy will lead the design of these ships," the president said Monday, "along with me because I’m a very aesthetic person."By Tanya Noury and J.D. Simkins4 months ago