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$1.5 trillion budget request prioritizes service members, modernization
April 22, 2026 — The president's fiscal year 2027 budget request was made public during a briefing at the Pentagon, with $1.5 trillion — the largest request in history — aimed at, among other things, supporting military families, securing the homeland, modernizing equipment, rebuilding the defense industrial base and providing a raise to service members... MORE

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Epic Fury quelled for now, objectives accomplished, U.S. forces remain ready
April 9, 2026 — In fewer than 40 days, unrelenting military action by America's joint force has helped accomplish all the goals President Donald J. Trump set for Operation Epic Fury... MORE

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Leaders say nuclear forces, space domain paramount to national security
March 27, 2026 — Protecting America's space systems is essential for national security because so many military capabilities rely on them — including precision navigation, global communications, missile warning and real-time intelligence, said Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command... MORE

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Department leader says nuclear triad must be upgraded to meet dual threat
March 20, 2026 — With soon to be two near-peer nuclear-armed competitors to deter, the U.S. must upgrade its nuclear forces, which serve as a backdrop to conventional capabilities that must also be robust, War Department leaders told lawmakers... MORE

Senior Air, Space Force leaders discuss defense of homeland
February 26, 2026 — The War Department's 2026 National Defense Strategy prioritizes defending the homeland as its first line of effort. At the Air and Space Forces Association's warfare symposium in Colorado, three senior Air and Space Force generals discussed how their respective combatant commands are working to do that... MORE

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Air Force Secretary outlines priorities
February 25, 2026 — The Air Force's priorities are readiness, modernization, defending the homeland — including the entire hemisphere, border security, missile defense, nuclear deterrence and people, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo... MORE

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Senior Joint Force leaders testify on border operations, missile defense
March 13, 2025 — Senior-level leaders of the joint force testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on border enforcement operations and a new domestic missile defense program... MORE

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