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NATO Summit 2026: What are the key challenges facing the alliance?NATO leaders convene in Ankara facing critical challenges: maintaining US commitment amid Trump's skepticism, Europe increasing its securit...
US construction spending inches up in May, but homebuilding weakIn May, US construction spending edged up by a mere 0.1%, influenced by increased mortgage rates partly due to tensions in the Middle East....
Tel Aviv should build broader alliance from India to US via West Asia: Top Israeli defence officialIsrael's top defence official proposed a new regional security architecture, advocating for a broad alliance from India to the US, encompas...
Defence startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons outputSoaring demand for rocket motors used to power missiles and other weapons has spurred new thinking about supply chains. Seeking big returns...
How Pete Hegseth is destroying the Pentagon: Critics cite leadership purges, falling morale, and loyalty-driven decisionsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intense scrutiny over allegations of damaging military morale and sidelining expertise. Critics cla...
How NATO will try to keep Trump happy at Ankara summitUS President Donald Trump is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara, aiming to appease him after his criticism of allies' response to his Ir...
Indian ambassador Kwatra meets senior US defence official Elbridge ColbyIndia's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met with senior US defence official Elbridge Colby at the Pentagon. Their discussion cent...
Apple seeks US approval to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese companyReports suggest that Apple is actively reaching out to the Trump administration in an effort to source memory chips from ChangXin Memory Te...
Anthropic says Alibaba illicitly extracted Claude AI model capabilitiesUS AI firm Anthropic has accused Chinese tech giant Alibaba of orchestrating the largest known attempt to steal its artificial intelligence...
Lockheed Martin gets $35 billion Thaad deal as Trump looks to stockpile weaponsPresident Trump is convening with top defense executives to accelerate weapons production, addressing depleted U.S. stockpiles after extens...
White House seeks $87.6 billion from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola responseThe White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, primarily to replenish the Pentagon following the U.S. war against Iran. This comes a...
Singling out Huawei, China's premier defends tech rise, rejects subsidy claimsChina's Premier Li Qiang has pushed back against claims that state subsidies fuel the nation's tech advancements in areas like AI and EVs. ...
Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designationAlibaba Group on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the US Defense Department's designation of the Chinese technology giant as a "...
Iran war actual cost: How much fund Donald Trump's U.S. is spending in conflict against Tehran? Amount will shock AmericansIran war comes with a high cost for President Donald Trump and the U.S. As experts still trying to gauge the actual cost of the Iran war.
Europe must be ready to replace key US weaponry 'soon': EU defence chiefEurope faces an urgent need to bolster its defence capabilities as the US considers reducing its military presence on the continent. EU def...
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran warThe Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial de...
US strike on vessel in Caribbean Sea kills 2, leaves 6 survivorsThe U.S. military conducted another strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific, resulting in two deaths and six survivors. This...
Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reportsThe US Defense Department requires eighty billion dollars to cover expenses from the Iran war and other non-war related bills. A larger fun...
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in EuropeU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military...
The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculusWashington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. D...