Defense Spending & Budget News

Afghanistan 3 days ago

Trump: ‘We don’t run from anybody’ in blasting Biden over Afghanistan withdrawal

Trump accuses Biden of leaving military equipment behind during Afghanistan withdrawal, calling it an "embarrassment" while claiming different approach.

Defense Spending & Budget News February 6

Trump overhauls US arms sales to favor key allies, protect American weapons production

President Donald Trump signed ab executive order reshaping U.S. arms sales strategy, leveraging $300 billion in defense sales to prioritize allies and boost production.

Defense Spending & Budget News January 26

Russia reportedly slams Trump’s Golden Dome as 'provocative' as trillion-dollar shield takes shape

Russia reportedly called the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense project "provocative" as an expert says Russia's reaction shows the system's power as a bargaining chip.

Donald Trump January 21

NATO chief praises Trump at Davos, says he forced Europe to ‘step up’ on defense

NATO chief Mark Rutte defends Trump's impact on European defense spending, saying allies wouldn't have reached 2% GDP targets without his pressure.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics January 15

White House defends 'aptly named' Department of War as watchdog flags up to $125M cost

The Congressional Budget Office says changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost up to $125 million.

VIDEO January 8

Top military officials make the case for revitalizing shipbuilding: Alternative is ‘much more expensive’

Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle and U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith address efforts to bolster shipbuilding and military preparedness amid global competition on ‘Special Report.’

VIDEO January 7

FULL STEAM AHEAD: Navy secretary doubles down on what Trump is 'rightly' tired of

Navy Secretary John Phelan addresses a new class of battleships named after President Donald Trump, details timelines for shipbuilding and more on 'Special Report.'

Donald Trump December 30

Inside the Trump-Musk split: How America’s most powerful bromance imploded into the biggest breakup of 2025

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's relationship soured in 2025 when Musk criticized Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, leading to a political breakup that played out on social media.

Pentagon December 22

Trump unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ of Navy battleships, touts them as ‘more powerful than any' ever built

Trump administration elevates shipbuilding as critical national security priority amid warnings that China has 230 times U.S. naval production capacity.

China December 18

China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan

China warns that a massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a "powder keg" amid rising tensions.