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Military Spending

Illustration of the F-47 fighter jet displayed in the Oval Office.

Congress Challenges Navy with Minimal F/A-XX Support, Fully Backs Air Force’s F-47: Strategic Priorities Shift

Illustration of the financial disparity in U.S. military spending during Operation Southern Spear against low-cost drug-smuggling targets.

Operation Southern Spear: How a Supercarrier’s Costly Mistake in Sinking Speedboats Sparks Financial and Strategic Concerns

Illustration of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

Hegseth Hints at Increased Defense Budgets as OMB Considers New Reconciliation Bill: What This Means for You

Illustration of the U.S. government's failed $148 billion reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan as reported by SIGAR.

Watchdog Report Reveals $148 Billion Afghan Rebuilding Failure, Exposing Deep Flaws in U.S. Reconstruction Efforts

Illustration of U.S. lawmakers preparing to vote on a deal to end the 43-day government shutdown.

US Shutdown Nears End, Revealing New Challenges in Allied Intel-Sharing and the Cost of Military Occupations

Illustration of a B-21 Raider during flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

B-21, Sentinel Projects Get $850M Boost, Sparking Debate on Military Spending and Local Economic Impact

Illustration of an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft taking off at Pituffik Space Force Base, Greenland.

Air Force’s Fighter Jet Ambitions Possible with Unlimited Funding, Raising Questions About Military Spending Priorities

Illustration of U.S. Marines reinforcing the southern border barrier in Yuma, Arizona.

New National Security Strategy Sparks Debate on Homeland Defense, Promising to Reshape Protection Measures for Americans

Illustration of Italy's Strategic Plan to Boost Defense Budget Using EU Accounting Rule.

“Italy Breaks the Rules Quietly”: Rome Uses an EU Accounting Trick to Add $14 Billion to Its Defense Budget (and No One Can Block It)

Illustration of Germany's parliament approving significant defense procurements, including tranche-five Eurofighters and naval upgrades.

“This Changes Europe’s Military Balance”: Germany Just Approved an $8 Billion Plan for New War Jets and Weapons (and Rivals Are Watching Closely)

Illustration of the Golden Dome missile defense system envisioned by the Trump administration.

“Trump’s Space Shield Costs $3.6 Trillion”: Golden Dome Missile Defense Project Hides Price Tag While Pentagon Admits Blueprint Stays Secret Forever

Illustration of the United States' global military spending dominance in 2024.

America’s Shocking $997 Billion Defense Budget Pulverizes Combined Spending of Next Nine Military Powers Worldwide

Illustration of global military rankings and the nations shaping international power in 2025.

“US Dominates 2025 Military Rankings”: America Leads Global Firepower Index With 0.0744 Score While Russia And China Tie For Second Place In Fierce Arms Race Competition

Illustration of Germany's military budget increase amidst shifting U.S. security commitments.

“Germany Plans To Double Defense Budget”: Chancellor Candidate Friedrich Merz Proposes $107 Billion Military Spending Increase As Europe Loses Faith In U.S. Security Commitments

Illustration of escalating nuclear tensions and geopolitical conflicts in a world on the brink of a renewed arms race.

“Nuclear Catastrophe Looms”: Explosive Report Ignites Fears of a Renewed Arms Race and Global Security Meltdown

Illustration of the potential environmental benefits of reducing US military spending, generated by artificial intelligence.

“They’re Wasting a Nation’s Worth of Power”: US Defense Budget Slashes Could Free Enough Energy to Fuel an Entire Small Country