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Defense Primer: Control and Command of the U.S. Military

The following is the Sept. 11, 2026, Congressional Research Service defense primer, Control and Command of the U.S. Military. From the Report Congress has exercised oversight and a...

The World’s Largest Militaries, by Four Different Measures

See how the world's militaries compare across four different metrics in 2026: active personnel, tanks, aircraft, and naval assets.

Ranked: Defense R&D Spending by Country

See how defense R&D spending per $1,000 of GDP compares across OECD countries, led by the United States by a wide margin.

U.S. Military Lays Groundwork for Action Around Cuba

The U.S. Army Reserve is examining whether it can provide the military's Southern Command with police forces, medical personnel and other support units within the next four months,...

The $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget That Isn't Priced In

Is the U.S. Military Protecting Canada for Free?

The United States helps protect North America, including Canada. But Canada does not receive this protection for free. It contributes through NORAD, NATO, defense spending, personn...

Report to Congress on U.S. Air Force Fighter Force Structure

The following is the Sept. 4, 2026, Congressional Research Service report, Air Force Fighter Force Structure: Background and Issues for Congress. From the report includes tactical...

Twenty-Six Defense to Strengthen Innovation and Domestic Manufacturing for America’s Warfighters

Elbit Systems Ltd. strengthens long-term commitment to the U.S. defense market through evolution of its U.S. operating segment FORT WORTH, Texas — Sept. 9, 2026 — The U.S. operatin...

United States Air Force to acquire VIP B737-8 MAX

The United States Air Force is acquiring a VIP-configured B737-8 using USD250 million budgeted under the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), covering the period...

Hegseth Wants More

The U.S. defense secretary announced ambitious plans in a “State of the Force” speech.

New Department of War team to recommend cuts, consolidations of duplicative programs

The U.S. Department of War on Sept. 25 launched a department-wide mechanism to identify waste, eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy, and ensure resources are aligned with the departme...

US already has weapons in orbit, Air Force secretary reveals

The United States has weapons in orbit to defend its forces against hostile action, Air Force Secretary Troy… The post US already has weapons in orbit, Air Force secretary reveals...

US planning military action in Cuba? Officials weigh 'possible' military action

The US Army Reserve is currently evaluating the potential deployment of military police and medical personnel to bolster US southern command operations. This strategy comes in resp...

Space Force Leaders Illustrate Current State of Space War Fighting

By T.J. Muscaro Not only does the United States have weapons deployed in outer space, but the U.S. Space Force is already utilizing the final frontier in its war fighting. These ar...

Pentagon Doubles Down on Pacific Area Denial, Need for High-end Munitions

The Pentagon doubled down on its plans to establish a forward-deployed area denial, anti-access network along the First Island Chain to deter China in the 2026 National Defense Sec...

Building the Autonomous Warfare Command – DRPM UxS

SUBJECT: Building the Autonomous Warfare Command In 1928, Secretary of War Dwight Davis ordered the

US Department of War, Lockheed Martin commit to boost AIM-260 production, foreign military sales

The US Department of War has signed a framework agreement with American defence prime Lockheed Martin to increase production of AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles and boost f...

Japan Budget Requests Record $55.6B for Unmanned, Long Range Strike Capabilities

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has requested a record 8.9 trillion yen – or $55.6 billion – for its Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Budget to prioritize artificial intelligence, unmanned cap...

U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says

Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China.

Defense Cyber Spending Set to Surge Amid Rising Attacks on Military Systems

MarketsandMarkets has projected the cyber warfare market to double by 2031, amid growing demand for defensive and offensive cyber capabilities in the military

India, US Military Chiefs Hold High-Level New Delhi Talks To Deepen Strategic Defence Partnership

The United States Embassy in India hosted a high-level gathering of senior American and Indian military leaders at Roosevelt House in New Delhi, highlighting the growing momentum b...

US stays ready to use military force to protect its key national interests — Trump

The US president said that Washington will no longer permit threats to America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere

A US military task force just showed it's ready to bet billions of dollars on answers to the drone problem

Military officials have said they see no silver bullet for stopping all drones. Instead, a layered defense of different counter-UAS systems is needed.

Pentagon Planning Expands as Army Reserve Surveys Troops For Possible Cuba Deployment

by Francis Kapper at CDN - The U.S. Army Reserve is assessing whether it can provide additional troops to U.S. Southern Command within three to four months as American military pl...