Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending
Hegseth urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power.
By Gregor Stuart Hunter, Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong, Reuters
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US arms sales pause would push Taiwan toward asymmetric-defense tech: Analysts
The idea of Trump using arms sales as a negotiating chip with China has sparked concerns that Washington might decline procurement deals with Taiwan.
By Military Times staff
Opinion
How to bolster security against intellectual property theft
With a surplus of resources available and countless threats looming, it can be difficult to know where to start or what to do next.
By Noah Rivers and Jimmy Benoit
Opinion
The US needs more munitions to deter China
The U.S. risks being drawn into fights in three regions at the same time. This will be more than the U.S. can manage with its current munitions stores.
By Wilson Beaver and Jim Fein
Replicator: An inside look at the Pentagon’s ambitious drone program
Replicator is meant to shepherd ideas across the valley of death, but faces bureaucratic and cultural barriers.
Northrop to upgrade DIA systems in ‘Neptune Phoenix’ deal worth $700M
The DIA is revamping itself as the Pentagon shifts its geographic focus away from the Greater Middle East to confront Russian and Chinese ambitions.
Senate passes final defense policy bill
The compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon.
South Korea to increase defense spending over five years
The budgetary adjustment calls for improved military capabilities, efforts to maintain troop levels and the modernization of defense facilities.
Defense bill calls for outside scrutiny of Marines’ modernization plan
A provision in Congress' not-yet-final annual defense authorization bill calls for "an independent review, assessment, and analysis" of Force Design 2030.
Why more vets should work in shipyards, according to Marine leader
A dearth of workers is the biggest challenge for the U.S. shipbuilding industry, naval advocates say.
Final defense policy bill advances AUKUS, Taiwan training
The compromise bill includes authorizations for AUKUS and Taiwan troop training plus a new nuclear program and special Ukraine inspector general.
What can the world expect in 2024?
From the Pentagon to Yemen to the South China Sea, defense leaders around the world cover some of the most significant issues in their forecast for 2024.
By Chris Martin