According to a congressional assistant and a document, Republicans in Congress are planning to introduce a $150 billion defense package. The package will include a $27 billion initial boost for President Donald Trump's Golden Dome shield missile defense system and support shipbuilding. This measure will boost the budget for national defense by adding new funds to build 14 … [Read more...] about GOP Pushes $27B Golden Dome Provision in Trump-Era Tax Plan Revival
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Trump’s Pressure Pays Off: NATO Allies Boost Defense Budgets Amid Global Tensions
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has praised President Donald Trump's efforts to push NATO allies toward increased defense spending amid efforts to stop the conflict in Ukraine. For years, Trump has advocated for NATO allies to increase defense spending between 2% and 5% of their gross domestic product. He has also made clear that European countries need to take greater … [Read more...] about Trump’s Pressure Pays Off: NATO Allies Boost Defense Budgets Amid Global Tensions
US Navy Tests New Advanced Weapon System on Controversial Stealth Warship
USS Zumwalt, the first of a new class of stealth destroyers designed for the United States Navy with the radar cross section of a small fishing boat, was launched in 1996. The USS Zumwalt was plagued by problems with the propulsion and ended up being an expensive and ineffective boondoggle. Zumwalt, however, is now back in the yard and being re-fitted as a testing … [Read more...] about US Navy Tests New Advanced Weapon System on Controversial Stealth Warship