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Australia should surge defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, Pentagon says

"The decisions that we make around defense spending are going to be driven by Australia’s national interest," said Defense Minister Richard Marles.

27 hours ago

‘Imminent’ threat? Hegseth escalates tone on China in key Asia speech

The assessment is a major departure for the U.S. government, and it came with a nudge that nations must choose between Washington and Beijing.

3 days ago

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Behemoth Golden Dome may face lackluster scrutiny in Trump’s Pentagon

Hegseth's decision to shutter DOT&E was at least partially triggered by the office's plans to oversee Golden Dome's test plans, sources told Defense News.

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