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24 results for “u.s. defense spending”
Military / WarThe Veil
Market sell-off gains steam as concerns about Iran war and high AI spending collide
U.S. equities fell sharply and oil prices rose amid fears of a possible U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran and concerns over high AI spending.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Anduril employee tender offer would value the defense tech startup at $90 billion
A reported employee tender offer could value Anduril at $90 billion, but completion and transaction terms have not been disclosed.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
AIPAC’s super PAC starts spending again in the Michigan Senate race
A super PAC tied to AIPAC resumed spending in Michigan’s Senate race on Oct. 9, 2026, funding new mailers targeting Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Russian air defense explained: How Moscow counters mass drone attacks
An overview of defensive systems, shared targeting data and responding units, including how they may address drone and Flamingo missile threats.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Far Can Russia Probe NATO’s Collective Defense?
Latvia’s president says Putin’s appetite for risk is growing, raising questions about whether Russia could probe NATO’s collective defense.
- 7 min
- Latvia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Chris Pappas Cuts New Hampshire Senate TV Ad Spending: Report
Pappas’s Senate campaign reportedly pulls TV buys in a NH market, signaling a rapid resource shift as polls show a dead heat with John Sununu.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.N. panel accuses U.S. of committing war crimes in Iran
Human rights experts find reasonable grounds of U.S. war crimes tied to actions in Iran, escalating legal and diplomatic pressure from Washington to Teh...
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
U.N.-backed experts allege U.S. war crimes in Iran
Geneva-commissioned rights experts say U.S. actions tied to Iran amount to war crimes, intensifying scrutiny and diplomatic pressure on Washington.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait
Washington and Tehran temper rhetoric after Iran briefly seized a U.S. submersible near its coast, signaling control as markets watch Strait of Hormuz r...
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Tehran threatens attacks after U.S. strikes Iranian tankers
Iran warns of consequences after U.S. airstrikes reportedly sank three Iranian-linked ships, heightening Gulf tensions and maritime risk.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year – NYT — RT World News
Secret audits reportedly cite $1.2bn lost to defense fraud, waste, and mismanagement in 2024, raising oversight concerns for Kyiv and Western donors.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran Accuses U.S. Military of a War Crime
Tehran alleges unlawful U.S. strike after a month-long lull; Washington pressed to clarify rules of engagement as markets eye regional spillover.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
How U.S. Allies Can Resist Washington’s Bullying
Allies weigh coordinated legal and diplomatic steps to defend the ICC, balancing principled stances with risks to trade, defense, and tech ties.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base
Policymakers say high living costs thin skilled trades, delaying hires and raising costs for aerospace and munitions programs across California.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S.-Iran Fighting Reignites
Washington confirms a targeted strike on Iran’s Larak Island, damaging infrastructure and disrupting shipping as regional militaries and markets brace.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
What sparked the latest U.S. strikes against Iran
Washington says weekend strikes followed new U.S. sanctions on Tehran, signaling deterrence amid rising regional tensions and market risk concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine’s war didn’t go to plan. Its former defense minister’s career did — RT World News
Former minister Fedorov to counsel Italy on UAV innovation, reflecting expertise amid Ukraine war critiques and Europe’s defense scale‑up.
- 6 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Do You Know About U.S. Military Spending? Help ProPublica Understand Where the Money Goes.
ProPublica invites insiders and taxpayers to share records on Pentagon costs, delays, and overruns to map where defense dollars go.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov calls for national elections despite war, reviving debate on legitimacy, logistics, and security as Kyiv faces internal and external pr...
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban
Mikhail Fedorov calls on President Zelensky to lift the wartime election ban, intensifying debate over legitimacy, security, and timing in Kyiv.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
US mulls copying Russia’s air defense tech – Military Watch — RT World News
U.S. evaluators in Washington assess S-300/S-400-inspired mobile radar features to boost survivability, tracking, and NATO interoperability.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ousted Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on the war with Russia
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov speaks in Moscow, shaping perceptions on battlefield momentum, alliances, and Kyiv’s defense leadership.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Taiwan passes annual budget after long delay, including drone spending
Legislative Yuan ends record delay, approving 2026 budget with added funds for drones and surveillance, enabling agencies to resume deferred projects.
- 7 min
- Taiwan