The Latest Breaking News from Defense Spending

Caroline Coudriet and David Lerman preview the coming battle over defense spending in debates over the annual defense authorization bill.

Congressman Waltz reflects on emotional moments, NATO defense spending, unity in combat, and shared responsibility in defense efforts.

GOP legislators have their own battles when it comes to increasing defense spending.

Senator Roger Wicker advocates for a billion boost in defense spending to counter adversarial threats and enhance national security.

The defense sector is expected to thrive due to the ongoing geopolitical conflicts worldwide, considerable investments in technology, and higher defense spending by nations worldwide. Against this backdrop, investors could look to add fundamentally strong defense stocks such as MSA Safety (MSA), Textron (TXT), and General Dynamics (GD) to their…

British Prime Minister calls for increased defense spending and unity among NATO allies to address global security challenges.

China reaffirms accuracy and transparency of economic data and defense spending, addressing skepticism and emphasizing reliability.

Australia boosts defense spending by billion to acquire missiles, drones, and warships, enhancing national security and readiness.

Increased spending does not automatically equate to higher quality—something that is often lost in this debate.

Since 1980, defense spending has risen by 62%, climbing from $506 billion to $820 billion by 2023, after adjusting for inflation.

Critics raise concerns about various aspects of the current US political agenda, from immigration to defense spending. Differing views on motivations and o...