The Americas

Saab to expand US footprint with new munitions facility

Saab is in the process of selecting a site, having issued a request for proposals. Six states are in the running.

More turnover in Pentagon policy office as Baker leaves top role

Sasha Baker has performed the Pentagon's No. 3 role since last summer. Her departure spells more uncertainty for a personnel-strapped office.

Granger, Gallagher leave committee posts as House GOP majority shrinks

Kay Granger steps down as appropriations chair and China panel chair Mike Gallagher announces his resignation in April, shrinking the GOP majority.

Opinion

How US forces can adopt Ukraine’s unconventional multidomain approach

The next war will not be won by a salvo of hypersonic missiles alone.

Opinion

Outsourcing Navy shipbuilding weakens the United States

Our military leaders are actively exploring outsourcing the U.S. maritime-industrial base, weakening our nation and undermining American sovereignty.

Opinion

Why America needs interoperable, ever-evolving cyber defense

Such an initiative requires collective will, both from the government and the private sector.

Opinion

The US military’s edge is at stake in the funding fight

Our allies and partners are watching, and they are not reassured. Our adversaries, however, are emboldened by what they see.

Opinion

Three directions the US defense budget could go

Battles over border security, as well as aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, make the outcome for the FY25 defense budget difficult to predict.

Top Marine general returns to work, 4 months after cardiac arrest

This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status.

Canadian leaders vow to be gentle in making defense-spending cuts

The government wants to preserve key programs in a quest to modernize military capabilities while executing reductions to the tune of $1.3 billion.