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fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

The missile threat against the U.S. has quietly and significantly grown over the past four decades as U.S. adversaries have added more sophisticated missiles to their arsenals, investing in both the scope of their systems as well as their ability to reach the U.S. homeland, according to experts.

The United States is developing Golden Dome, a $175 billion space-based missile defense to intercept ICBMs, hypersonic vehicles, and adversary arsenals.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

U.S. Awards Lockheed Martin a Record $68.5B, Larger Than the Next Two Contractors Combined

HII Mission Technologies earns approximately $4.5 billion annually, accounting for 1% of all DoD contract spending by developing unmanned underwater vehicles and drones for naval missions.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Big Tech takes advantage of Trump's whims

The proposed U.S. defense budget for 2025 is $1 trillion, equivalent to Spain's GDP, highlighting the significant financial commitment to defense in light of global tensions.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Countries Selling the Most Weapons to the United States Military

The U.S. defense budget could exceed $1 trillion in 2026, reflecting a growing reliance on private defense contractors.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answers

Army leaders defended the $45 million parade spending for the service’s 250th birthday, arguing it will enhance recruitment, drawing criticism for potential misallocation of funds.
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