What a Trump presidency would mean for NATO
A change of administration poses questions for NATO including spending commitments, the prospect of the United States exiting the pact, and whether Ukraine could ever become a member.
US lawmakers look to reinstate nuclear bomber program
"This bill shows there is bipartisan support for doing more to maintain deterrence and protect American interests," GOP Senator Roger Wicker said.
How much has NATO cost the US over the past 75 years?
In 2023, the U.S. led NATO funding with $860 billion, or 3.49 percent of its GDP. Poland topped alliance funding by percentage.
China raises defense budget for 29th straight year amid global arms race
Experts believe China is preparing for a protracted conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.
NATO map shows GDP defense spending by country
Former President Donald Trump is again taking aim at the transatlantic alliance as he bids for a return to the White House.
NATO hits major equipment target
The transatlantic alliance ticked off a decade-long goal last year, one that speaks to a challenging and dangerous future.
Sweden issues ominous warning to citizens
Swedish officials are unveiling a "historic" defense plan later this year to prepare for potential military conflict.
How America's new nuclear bomber is using AI
"AI is not simply turning over our defense to a computer," one expert told Newsweek about U.S. military adaptation.
Can Senate stand strong against House push to split Israel and Ukraine aid?
"The great majority of senators and members of the House support funding for Ukraine and Israel," Senator Mitt Romney of Utah told Newsweek.
America's nuclear weapons plan gets a boost
U.S. House lawmakers passed a resolution on Thursday that boosts nuclear investments while diminishing the dependency on foreign nations.
Kevin McCarthy struck a deal with Marjorie Taylor Greene ahead of NDAA vote
The representative from Georgia voted for the defense bill even though she has admonished additional funding for Ukraine.
NATO still lags behind Russia when it comes to defense spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has repeatedly pushed NATO members to boost military spending to two percent of each nation's GDP.
Lindsey Graham willing to push U.S. to default in support of Ukraine
"I'm not going to let us default, but I'm not going to destroy our military in the name of raising the debt," Graham said.
Lindsey Graham attacks McCarthy over debt deal: "Total disgust"
Graham, a South Carolina Republican, is sounding the alarm about defense spending in the bipartisan deal to raise the debt ceiling.
Americans fear economic fallout of default even if they're tuning out
"It is the bad taste in people's mouths from spiking gas prices ... that's affecting Biden's approval rating," an economist told Newsweek.
NATO ally bordering Russia to meet with top U.S. weapons makers
It will be the first time representatives of the NATO nation will meet with officials from the Biden administration at the White House.
This NATO ally is building strongest army after Ukraine: Military analyst
"Eastern European countries do not support the Ukrainian fight for its right to exist...out of kindness alone," military analyst Hans Petter Midttun said.
Fact Check: Does China spend more than U.S. on defense?
A data graphic appears to show China outpacing the U.S. on its military spending by hundreds of billions of dollars, causing some confusion on social media.
Congress military vets worried for national defense amid turmoil in House
"I don't want to see the 118th Congress fall down into chaos," Republican Representative Tony Gonzales told Newsweek.
Elizabeth Warren pushes Pentagon for higher ethical standards, lower costs
Senator Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the importance of a values-driven military and her efforts to reduce defense spending.
Liz Cheney says U.S. will "suffer" if McCarthy concedes on defense
McCarthy told reporters after the 13th speaker vote that he believes lawmakers will "finish this once and for all" when the House reconvenes Friday night.
Russia to ramp up defense spending as Putin's campaign falters
Officials have said Russia is running low on missiles, equipment and drones more than nine months into Putin's war in Ukraine.
Taiwan Increases Defense Spending Amid Growing China Threat
The purchase of military hardware including U.S.-made fighter aircraft was part of the new budget, officials said.
House Pushes Extra $37 Billion in Defense to Combat China, Inflation
One lawmaker said he "wonders when we are just going to get the amendment to have a trillion-dollar defense budget because it seems that's where we are going."
Lindsey Graham Slams Navy Budget in Hearing: 'Lowest in Modern History'
"The last time we spent 3% below [less than 3% of the GDP] was in 1940, 1998, 1999, and 2000," Graham told the U.S. Secretary of the Navy.
Senators Press Military to Seek 'Win' in Ukraine, Say US 'Afraid' of Putin
"Have the words 'win' and 'victory' been purged from the administration's vocabulary when it comes to Ukraine?" Senator Tom Cotton asked.
Why the U.S. Defense Budget Keeps Growing
A gargantuan defense budget doesn't necessarily buy the American people more security.
Our Skyrocketing Military Spending Helps Pentagon Contractors—Not Ukraine
Less than 1 percent of the Pentagon's new $782 billion budget is marked for Kyiv. About 50 times as much will go to for-profit corporations.
China Rips $770 Billion U.S. Defense Bill as 'Political Manipulation'
"We urge [the U.S.] to discard the obsolete Cold War zero-sum mentality and ideological bias," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
National Guard Banned From Deployment via Private Funds in New Defense Bill
The ban was included in the bill after South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem accepted $1 million in July to send National Guard troops to the southern U.S. border.