Threats

Giving ATACMS to Ukraine no longer as risky, says Joint Chiefs chairman

The United States is becoming more comfortable giving Ukraine the long-sought weapons.

Policy

US will send another $300M in weapons to Ukraine, thanks to ‘cost savings’

Good negotiating on earlier contracts freed up funds for rockets and ammo, officials say.

Policy

Pentagon budget request aims to balance congressional limits, foreign needs, and innovation

“This should be the wake-up call that tells us we need to be buying different stuff,” one expert said.

Policy

Army continues focus on munitions amid Ukraine war, China tensions

The service is also seeking alternatives to its long-range cannon program amid technical problems.

Policy

Biden, Pentagon urge Congress to pass national security funding bill

Congressional inaction is “problematic,” the Defense Department comptroller said.

Policy

Biden: ‘Freedom and democracy are under attack, both at home and overseas’

National-security issues lead off State of the Union that previews Gaza aid, pleads for Ukraine aid, and lambasts an unnamed predecessor.