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Trump lays out a vision of power restrained only by ‘my own morality’
U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized his belief that his use of military power should be guided solely by his own moral judgment, rather than adhering to international law or other checks and balanc...
With US focused on Venezuela, China has window to pressure Japan: analysts
Analysts suggest that China has taken advantage of the United States' preoccupation with Venezuela by intensifying pressure on Japan through trade measures. China initiated an anti-dumping investigati...
Trump: ‘It may be a choice’ between seizing Greenland or preserving NATO
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he does not need to adhere to international law and hinted at a potential strategic dilemma involving Greenland. He suggested it might come down to either asser...
US House votes to extend Obamacare subsidies, thanks to revolt among Republicans
The US House of Representatives approved legislation to reinstate health insurance subsidies under Obamacare that had expired at the end of 2022. The bill received backing from both Democrats and a gr...
Trump Considers New US Strikes on Nigeria to Protect Christians
The article discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's consideration of military action against Nigeria with the stated goal of protecting Nigerian Christians from persecution and violence....
Army advances Bell, M1, Lockheed to second phase of Flight School Next competition
The U.S. Army has moved forward Bell's 505 helicopter and other aircraft from companies including M1 and Lockheed into the second phase of its Flight School Next competition. A December call for solut...
Pentagon Pledges to Meet Delivery Date for Next Supercarrier
The Pentagon has pledged that the upcoming delivery date for the next supercarrier will be met as planned, ensuring the maintenance of naval superiority and maritime capabilities....
How Will Latin America Move Forward From the Maduro Raid?
Following the raid on President Nicolás Maduro's residence in Venezuela by opposition forces and international allies, observers are wary of how this move will impact regional stability and diplomatic...
Treasury's Bessent says Iran facing precarious moment, economy in trouble
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran's economy is experiencing significant challenges such as high inflation due to U.S. sanctions and internal economic woes. This assessment was giv...
China warns of ‘law of the jungle’ as US exits global bodies
Chinese analysts warn that America's withdrawal from multilateral institutions, including 66 international organizations under President Trump, has weakened global governance and provided both opportu...
F-35 Deliveries Soared to New Record in 2025
Lockheed Martin announced that it delivered 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025, achieving a new record and meeting its initial goal set for the year. This accomplishment helps address a backlog of stored a...
Tucker Carlson: America Prepares for a New World War
Tucker Carlson argues that the United States is engaging in military preparations and actions indicative of an escalating global conflict. The show discusses potential aggressive maneuvers from both t...
Trump Demands More Defense Spending But Threatens Biggest Contractors
President Trump has called for increased military spending while also voicing concerns about the cost and behavior of major defense contractors, potentially threatening their contracts and profits....
Reed: Congress ‘would have to’ codify Trump’s defense industry stock buyback mandates
Senator Jack Reed, top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), has expressed that Congress may need to formally establish President Trump's executive order mandating defense companies ...
Why Trump Wants to Boost Pentagon Budget by 50% on Top of $1 Trillion
President Donald Trump has proposed significant increases to the U.S. Department of Defense budget in an effort to strengthen America's military capabilities and global influence. The budget proposal ...
Trump Orders Defense Companies To Stop Stock Buybacks And Dividends
President Donald Trump has directed defense contractors to halt share repurchases and dividend payouts until after the US presidential election. This directive aims to ensure that defense companies fo...
Senate advances Venezuela war powers resolution in rare rebuke of Trump
The U.S. Senate has advanced a non-binding resolution that seeks to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct military operations against Venezuela without explicit Congressional approval. Thi...
Will Trump's Greed for Greenland Destroy NATO?
The article discusses hypothetical scenarios where U.S. President Donald Trump expresses interest in purchasing Greenland, questioning whether such actions might cause divisions within NATO and potent...
Trump Blasts American Defense Contractors
President Donald Trump has criticized U.S. defense contractors like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin during a speech at the Pentagon, accusing them of overcharging for weapons systems and being a source o...
How to Fix America's Broken Defense Industry
The article discusses the challenges faced by the U.S. defense industry and proposes solutions for its improvement. It highlights issues such as excessive bureaucracy, lack of innovation, and ineffici...
Ukraine Security Declaration: Hidden NATO Expansion
The article discusses how Ukraine's security declaration may serve as an indirect means of expanding NATO's influence and presence through political and military support for Ukraine....
Trump's Threats Against Greenland Pose New, Potentially Unprecedented Challenge to NATO
President Trump has expressed concerns and threats regarding Greenland, a Danish territory and member of NATO through Denmark's membership. This situation presents an unusual challenge for the allianc...
China Claims NATO Stalemate Due to Putin's Initiatives
Reports from China suggest that the country perceives NATO as facing difficulties and reaching a deadlock due to initiatives undertaken by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The narrative emphasizes im...
Trump Threats Against Greenland Pose New, Potentially Unprecedented Challenge To NATO
US President Donald Trump's recent threats and statements concerning Greenland present a new challenge to NATO, potentially unprecedented in the alliance's history. The geopolitical implications of Tr...
If This Continues...: Ex-Envoy Says Trump's Insults to Most Loyal Ally Are Not Helping the US
An ex-envoy criticizes former President Donald Trump for insulting NATO allies, particularly Canada, calling it harmful to America's global influence and strategic partnerships. The criticism undersco...
Trump Threatens Allies: Without America, NATO Is Nothing Against China and Russia
The article discusses President Donald Trump's comments regarding NATO's dependence on the United States for its effectiveness against potential adversaries such as China and Russia. He emphasizes tha...
US Promises Security Guarantees for Ukraine at Paris Meeting of 'Coalition of the Willing'
During a meeting of international partners known as the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, the United States announced it would provide security guarantees to Ukraine once a ceasefire is established. ...
Crisis Would Have Happened Under Trump or Biden: Ex-US NSA Bolton Says Putin Now Stonewalling Trump on Peace Talks
John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor under President Donald Trump, asserts that the current crisis situation would have occurred during either Trump's or Joe Biden’s presidency. He furth...
Ukraine Allies Agree to Provide Multilayered Security Guarantees as Part of Peace Proposal
Allies of Ukraine have agreed to provide multilayered security guarantees as part of a new peace proposal aimed at stabilizing the situation in eastern Ukraine. The move is seen as an effort to bolste...
Lockheed to triple production of interceptor missiles in Pentagon deal
Lockheed Martin has entered into an agreement with the Pentagon to significantly increase the production of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor missiles. These missiles are designed to n...
Aipac donor on cusp of reaping billions from US abduction of Maduro
Paul Singer, a major Republican donor and AIPAC supporter, stands to profit significantly if the US government finalizes its plan involving Venezuelan oil assets post-US abduction of President Nicolás...
Maduro Capture Deals Blow to Cuba's Vaunted Intelligence Service
The potential capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would significantly undermine Cuba's highly regarded intelligence capabilities, as Cuba has been closely associated with and supportive of ...
How the 'Donroe Doctrine' Reinforces Xi's Vision of Power in Asia
The 'Donroe Doctrine' refers to China's assertive stance and initiatives that aim to strengthen its influence and control over neighboring Asian countries. This doctrine is a part of President Xi Jinp...
Security Guarantees for Ukraine ‘Largely Finished,’ Witkoff Says
The UK, France, and Ukraine have signed a joint declaration of intent to confirm details of a postwar 'Multinational Force' aimed at safeguarding any potential peace agreement in Ukraine. According to...
Key Elements of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
On December 18, President Donald Trump signed the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing $900 billion in defense spending. The bill includes lifting sanctions on Syria, aiding U...
Rep. Ken Calvert: How to maximize American manufacturing capacity
Representative Ken Calvert, Chair of the House defense appropriations committee, announces that the Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network will be incorporated into the fiscal year 2026 appropriation con...
European powers rally behind Greenland in face of renewed Trump threat
Leaders from European nations have expressed solidarity with Greenland against renewed threats by US President Donald Trump to assert control over the territory. Trump has previously suggested that he...
As China sharpens Pacific kill chain US revives island airfields
The U.S. is reactivating World War II-era airfields across the Pacific to counter China's expanding surveillance and missile capabilities in the region, particularly concerning the potential conflict ...
US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades
The US Air Force has granted Boeing a $2 billion contract to start upgrading the engines and other systems of the B-52 bomber fleet, which could lead to a redesignation of the aircraft as the B-52J du...
Western allies draft binding pledge to defend Ukraine if Russia attacks again after ceasefire – Reuters
At a meeting known as the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, Western alliances are working on crafting enforceable commitments aimed at defending Ukraine if Russia should reinitiate hostilities follow...
Ingalls Shipbuilding hands over second Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyer to US Navy
The Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered the second Flight III variant of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer to the U.S. Navy. The ceremony marks ...
He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOH
Lloyd Burke extended his 13-month tour in Korea, choosing not to return home from the war when his term was up. This decision led him to receive the Medal of Honor for valor....
Denmark to bolster maritime defences as P-8A FMS deal approved by US
The Danish government has secured U.S. approval for purchasing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft as part of its expanding Arctic defense strategy to enhance maritime surveillance and enforcement ...
Why Trump is claiming the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security
President Trump's interest in Greenland stems from strategic considerations including increasing international tensions, the impact of global warming on Arctic accessibility and resources, and shifts ...
Why Trump is claiming the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security
President Donald Trump's assertion that the United States needs acquisition of Greenland for strategic Arctic purposes reflects broader geopolitical shifts and security concerns linked to climate chan...
Why Trump is claiming the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security
With rising tensions internationally, effects of global warming, and shifts in the world economy, Greenland has become central to discussions about global trade and security. President Donald Trump's ...
Why Trump is claiming the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security
President Donald Trump's claim that the U.S. needs Greenland for Arctic security reflects growing international tensions and the impact of global warming. With the changing world economy, Greenland ha...
Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Endangered By His New War In The Western Hemisphere And Tensions Over Greenland
President Trump's efforts towards peace in Ukraine are being undermined by his aggressive actions and rhetoric elsewhere, specifically the initiation of military conflicts in the western hemisphere an...
DARPA seeks universal translator between different kinds of quantum computer
DARPA program manager Justin Cohen expresses concern over the development of various types of quantum computers by tech giants such as superconductors, photonics, and trapped ions. Given that a single...
Lockheed Martin scales up PAC-3 MSE interceptor production
The United States has entered into an agreement with Lockheed Martin to significantly boost the annual production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors from around 600 per year to approxim...
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