Business
Made in the USA: foreign defense companies eye bigger slice of the American pie
At a recent conference, several execs said Trump-administration turmoil hasn’t derailed plans to expand on U.S. soil.
Policy
Is Trump’s ‘F-55’ fighter jet real?
One former defense official said the president is “very confused.”
Policy
US spy chief fires intelligence leaders who disputed Trump’s Venezuela-gang claims
A National Intelligence Council assessment rebutted the president's claims that Tren de Aragua is carrying out an “invasion” overseen by the Venezuelan head of state.
Threats
Trump’s Qatari Air Force One would pose massive security risks
Treating the aircraft as safe for the commander in chief with just a few modifications is "absurd," one former senior defense official said.
Threats
How China’s tech giants wired the Gulf
Ubiquitous Chinese gear, infrastructure, and deals belie the narrative of close U.S.-Gulf cooperation—and raise grave security concerns.
Threats
Boeing says it can deliver Air Force One in 2027—if requirements are relaxed
The Air Force has already lowered security requirements so Boeing can move faster.
Ideas
In Yemen, Trump risks falling into an ‘airpower trap’
Bombing campaigns are cheaper than ground incursions—but history shows that the former can lead to the latter.
Policy
‘Gimmicks’: GOP lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘trillion-dollar’ defense-spending proposal
White House claims of a 13% increase rest on unusual budgetary maneuvers, not a higher DOD topline.
Policy
