Spotlight On Defense

Senate Panel Approves Trump National Security Nominee

The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster's reappointment as President Donald Trump's national security adviser, despite some concern over his handling of a sexual assault case.

Senate Panel Approves Trump National Security Nominee

The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster's reappointment as President Donald Trump's national security adviser, despite some concern over his handling of a sexual assault case.

China Eases Foot Off Gas on Military Spending

China's defense budget will expand by about 7% this year, the slowest pace this decade, but a senior Chinese official said it was still enough for Beijing to prevent "outside forces" from interfering in its territorial disputes.

Trump Advocates for Defense Buildup to Project U.S. Strength

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants a U.S. military buildup of more ships and planes to "project American power in distant lands," making his case for a proposed $54 billion increase in defense spending that has U.S. lawmakers squabbling.

Trump Advocates for Defense Buildup to Project U.S. Strength

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants a U.S. military buildup of more ships and planes to "project American power in distant lands," making his case for a proposed $54 billion increase in defense spending that has U.S. lawmakers squabbling.

Fmr. NSA Director: Trump’s Military Spending Increase is Needed

During an interview with Neil Cavuto on the FOX Business Network, former NSA Director Gen. Keith Alexander addressed the recent controversy involving Attorney General Jeff Sessions and allegations he communicated with Russian diplomats during the presidential election, despite stating that he didn’t during his confirmation hearing before Congress.

Fmr. NSA Director: Trump’s Military Spending Increase is Needed

During an interview with Neil Cavuto on the FOX Business Network, former NSA Director Gen. Keith Alexander addressed the recent controversy involving Attorney General Jeff Sessions and allegations he communicated with Russian diplomats during the presidential election, despite stating that he didn’t during his confirmation hearing before Congress.

Trump Seeks 'Historic' Increase of 9% in U.S. Military's Budget

President Donald Trump is seeking what he called a "historic" increase in military spending of more than 9 percent, a huge rise even as the United States has wound down major wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and remains the world's strongest military power.