Trump’s talk of secret new weapon fits a pattern of puzzlesPresident Donald Trump is expanding his arsenal of spectacular, but hard to explain, claims about U.S. military might.By Robert Burns, The Associated Press4 years ago
HASC Chairman Adam Smith on Mideast wars, acquisition reform and 2020 electionsRep. Adam Smith talks national security, the presidential race and the next defense authorization bill.By Joe Gould4 years ago
House rejects limit on new nuclear warheadA proposed limit on the administration’s pursuit of a low-yield nuclear weapon was among four defense policy bill amendments the House has rejected.By Joe Gould6 years ago
Former defense officials beg Congress not to fund new nuclear warheadA group of 32 notables wants Congress to defund the low-yield nuclear warhead sought by the Trump administration.By Aaron Mehta6 years ago
Democrats fight Pentagon’s push for battlefield nukesThe Trump administration is developing a new tactical nuclear weapon, and Democrats are fighting it. Here's why.By Joe Gould6 years ago
Trump administration repurposes $65 million for new nuclear warhead designThe proposed total cost for the W76-2 warhead will be $87.6 million in FY19.By Aaron Mehta6 years ago