Defense Budgets & Policy

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced plans to pursue America’s first $1 trillion defense budget during remarks this week in Washington, marking …

The Boeing Defense strike officially ended this week after St. Louis–area workers voted to approve a new labor contract, concluding a 101-day …

The Pentagon has launched a sweeping overhaul of how the United States buys weapons and military technology, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …

Pentagon Launches ‘Calculated Risk’ Culture to Transform Weapons Buying The U.S. Department of Defense has unveiled a major overhaul of its acquisition …

Pentagon Centralizes Communication Channels Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has implemented a new communication policy requiring all Pentagon officials—including members of the Joint …

As competition between the United States and China intensifies, the defense spending and military capabilities of both powers have come under close …

What Happened In early October 2025, the Pentagon announced plans to implement a sweeping security policy that would require thousands of staffers …

What Happened: New Rules Take Effect Next Week The Pentagon is set to enforce a new press access policy beginning next week, …

Rising Pressure on U.S. Defense Supply Chains The supply chain for U.S. weapon manufacturers is under mounting pressure as defense contractors race …

Trump’s Revised Stance on Ukraine’s Territorial Recovery On September 24, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a social media post …