Commentary
Why the US Is Worried About China’s Military Drills
On Dec. 29, Washington, D.C., woke up to an array of news stories, but the one meriting greatest attention is China’s surprise military drills around… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Maduro’s Narco-Terrorism Plot Against America Unraveled by Defectors
One by one, they are singing, the men who used to do dirty deeds for the late Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chávez and his successor, Nicolas Maduro…. Read More
PoliticsNews
Drama-Filled Vote-Trading on House Floor Ends With Passage of Massive Defense Bill
The House of Representative passed the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense bill, by a vote of 312-112 Wednesday evening after a drama-filled day… Read More
SecurityNews
NDAA Puts China ‘On Notice,’ Lawmaker Says
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act is putting China “on notice,” according to a Republican member of Congress. The large bill that funds the Department of War… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The F-47: Next Generation Air Dominance
The next generation of air dominance will be arriving soon, as the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the Next Generation Air Dominance program was awarded to Boeing in an… Read More
House Moves to Pass Defense Bill With Major Policy Changes
The House of Representatives will vote this week on the National Defense Authorization Act—the annual defense budgeting bill that authorizes programs and sets spending goals…. Read More
SecurityCommentary
Department of War Shake-Up: More Women Enlist as ‘Common Sense’ Replaces Woke
Woke is out at the Department of War, and higher fitness standards are back. Since being sworn in as secretary, Pete Hegseth has acted to “remov[e] the distractions” from the… Read More
SecurityNews
Key Tool to Prepare US for Major Conflict
The warnings aren’t new. For years, think tanks, the government, and the media have all raised concerns over America’s lack of military readiness. Solving the… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Democrats Prioritize Welfare Over National Security
Few speak the truth as clearly and succinctly as House Speaker Mike Johnson. Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” this past Sunday, co-host Jonathan Karl challenged… Read More
SecurityNews
VP JD Vance Celebrates Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary, Promises Focus on Readiness Over Diversity Quotas
Vice President JD Vance joined his fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton in California Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, saying the Trump… Read More
PoliticsNews
BREAKING: How the Senate Voted on Bill Funding Paychecks for Troops
On Thursday, the Senate failed to pass bipartisan legislation to fund the Department of War for the next fiscal year, putting military personnel and operations… Read More
SecurityNews
Sweden’s Top General Sets Record Straight on Rumors Over Nuclear Weapons Program
STOCKHOLM—Following reports indicating Sweden might consider restarting its nuclear program, the supreme commander of the Swedish armed forces denied the rumor. “No, they’re not,”… Read More
InternationalNews
NATO’s Newest Member Outspending Longtime Participants on Defense
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Sweden is the newest NATO member, and it’s already outpacing more than half of its fellow member nations on defense spending. “And of… Read More
SecurityNews
Australia May Need to Spend More to Realize Its National Security Goals
So far, Australia has made significant progress in revamping its military for a strategy of denial in the Indo-Pacific. But, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Taiwan’s Military Conducts Large Defensive Drill
Taiwan’s 41st Han Kuang 10-day exercise took place this month in response to heightened tensions from China, which claims Taiwan as its own. Over 10… Read More
SecurityNews
Defense Authorization Bill Protects Ukraine Aid, Boosts Border Security, Military Pay
The Senate Armed Services Committee, building from new funding provided by the “Big, Beautiful Bill” signed into law last week, announced major changes to America’s… Read More
SecurityNews
Iowa Senator Leads Charge to Bring Spending Transparency to Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is leading the charge to bring renewed transparency to the Pentagon through the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act. That legislation could… Read More
InternationalCommentary
President Trump: ‘A Big One for Western Civilization’
President Donald Trump flew out to the Netherlands on June 24 to participate in the NATO summit in The Hague, where he was widely credited… Read More
InternationalCommentary
$828 Billion Short, NATO’s Path Back Starts With 5 Percent—and a Long Memory
At its 2025 summit this week, NATO announced a new military spending target of 5%—something President Donald Trump referred to as a “monumental change” for… Read More
SecurityNews
Hegseth Scolds Media Over Reporting of US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth bashed the corporate media for “searching for scandals” following the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear sites. “But searching… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump Takes Victory Lap on NATO Spending
President Donald Trump has secured a commitment to increase defense spending from European allies at this week’s NATO summit, held at The Hague in the… Read More
SecurityNews
Republicans Press for ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Shield
In the wake of Israel’s and the United States’ successful interception of Iranian missile strikes, Senate Republicans are renewing their push for a “Golden Dome”… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Lockheed Martin Awarded Bonuses Based on Race, According to Report
If the U.S. is going to maintain its military edge in the 21st century it can’t rely on defense contractors that prioritize DEI over building the best… Read More
SecurityNews
National Security Expert on the Iran Strikes: Ending 50 Years of Iranian Hostility
“What happened last night, in my estimation, isn’t about starting another forever war in the Middle East, it’s about ending the longest one.” Victoria Coates,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Poland’s Purchases From South Korea Set Example
Among U.S. allies in Europe, Poland has been the strongest advocate for expanding European defense forces since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Continuing to… Read More
SecurityNews
The US and Philippine Alliance on Display: Balikatan 2025
Balikatan 2025, the 40th iteration of the largest annual joint military exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines, commenced on April 21 at Camp Aguinaldo… Read More
InternationalCommentary
NATO Can Do More and Better
NATO plays a crucial role in our nation’s defense—and there’s a strong case to be made for increased defense spending by all NATO allies. Those… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Return of Warfighters: Army Hits Recruitment Numbers Four Months Early
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth promised to restore the “warfighting” ethos to the military and now warfighters are signing up in droves to… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Romania, Bulgaria Must Increase Defense Spending to Strengthen NATO’s Critical Southeastern Flank
Although last year provided evidence of great improvement, Romania and Bulgaria still need to continue increasing their defense spending to strengthen NATO’s southeastern flank. Both… Read More
PoliticsNews
Lockheed Martin Phases Out Key DEI Policy After Questions About Anti-Christian Double Standard
Major defense contractor Lockheed Martin announced Thursday that it will phase out employee resource groups, which divide workers along racial, LGBTQ, and activism lines, after… Read More
