US officials say they hope the talks spur greater transparency from China in particular about satellite operations.

Once signed by the president, the Pentagon will be funded through Congress’s usual appropriations process after being stuck under a continuing resolution for the duration of fiscal 2025.

Mike Roger, the House Armed Services Committee chief, wants to use reconciliation for a massive increase in defense spending.

For the last 16 years, the US has not had any nuclear nonproliferation policies. Henry Sokolski in this op-ed argues why that needs to change.

President Donald Trump "will decide the path forward on nuclear arms control, which he will clarify on his own timeline," a White House official told Breaking Defense.

WORLD DEFENSE SHOW 2026 — The Breaking Defense team hit the ground running for day two of the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia, speaking with industry executives from near and far. Get a quick recap ...

Rep. Mike Rogers is no stranger to enormous defense budgets. Now the Alabama Republican in charge of the House Armed Services Committee is aiming for a new record-busting number in 2027: $1.5 trillion ...

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WASHINGTON — The Navy has charted two potential pathways ahead in its new 30-year shipbuilding strategy, according to a proposal submitted to lawmakers today: one that will require more funding that ...

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron maneuvers through the Mach Loop valleys, Wales, May 8, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad ...