U.S. Defense Programs & Policy

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Midterm Results Trigger a Showdown Over Defense Spending

In a sweeping power shift, Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, raising questions about how Congress and the administration will navigate the stalled …

Global Defense & Security

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After the U.S. Midterms: Uncertainties for Palantir?

American defense contractor Palantir is at the center of U.S. and international initiatives and controversies. Major Palantir-related Developments (1) Palantir is the prime contractor for the U.S. Maven Smart System …

Defense Industry & Technology

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Funding Drone Innovation for the Last Tactical Mile

Funding Drone Innovation for the Last Tactical Mile

The Russo-Ukrainian war is grinding into its fifth year of conflict and has caused both actors to develop new technologies out of immediate necessity, more often than not. Entire industries …

Understanding the Army’s Bet on the PAC-3 Edge

Understanding the Army’s Bet on the PAC-3 Edge

Cybersecurity Is a Dance, Not a Fortress: AI for Cyber in U.S. National Security
Navy Next-Gen Fighter Award Underscores Boom for Boeing

Navy Next-Gen Fighter Award Underscores Boom for Boeing

Trends in UAS at AFA 2026

Trends in UAS at AFA 2026

Active Conflicts

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Iran War Supplemental Deepens FY27 Budget Uncertainty

A recent $87.6 billion supplemental funding request from the White House to pay for the Iran war and other expenses complicates an already tense budget process in Washington. The supplemental …