May 31, 2026

What’s in the Record-Setting Defense Budget?

Defense Budget

The Golden Dome missile defense system, more shipbuilding, more Tomahawk missiles, and troop pay raises are among the requests in the recently proposed fiscal 2027 $1.15 trillion defense budget.

US Expands Military Presence in Middle East

Middle East

The US will expand its military presence in the Middle East amid growing tensions. The Pentagon has ordered the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to the region to replace the Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group.

3 Options in Navy’s New Shipbuilding Plan

Shipbuilding Plan

The Navy is sifting through three options for its shipbuilding plans — only one gets to the goal of 355 ships.

Troubles for the F-35 Continue

Troubles for the F-35

The F-35 fighter jet continues to be marred by flaws and glitches.