#Defense

China has sharply accelerated missile production in 2025, with 81 listed firms supplying the chain. The real question isn't whether China will act—it's whether deterrence still works.

The US defense budget request for FY2027 includes $53.6 billion for drone and autonomous warfare—more than most nations spend on their entire military. What does this mean for global security and the future of war?

US special forces have located both crew members of an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran. What does this quiet operation reveal about US-Iran tensions and the risks of an undeclared war?

One of two crew members aboard a downed US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle has been rescued. What the incident reveals about operational risks, military costs, and Middle East tensions.

Russia is nearing completion of phased weapons, food, and medicine deliveries to Iran. What this means for Middle East stability, energy markets, and the future of Western sanctions.

Ukraine's military command has rejected Washington's 15-point war settlement proposal. What's actually on the table, who wins and loses, and what it means for global markets.

Taiwan is positioning itself as a China-free drone supply chain hub. The logic is compelling. But scale, politics, and timing may prove harder to overcome than geopolitics.

The US Space Force has transferred yet another GPS satellite launch from ULA to SpaceX — the fourth such move in just over a year. What this pattern reveals about the future of military space launches.

The Pentagon is deploying Marines and sailors to the Middle East within weeks. Is this deterrence, or the opening move of a new conflict phase? What investors and policymakers need to watch.

The Pentagon is exploring training AI models like OpenAI and xAI on classified military data. As tensions with Iran escalate, the plan raises urgent questions about security, accountability, and the future of AI in warfare.

After a $200M contract collapse, the Pentagon is building its own LLMs, signed deals with OpenAI and xAI, and labeled Anthropic a supply-chain threat. What this means for AI safety, defense tech, and the industry's ethical calculus.

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced $57 billion in deals between Asia-Pacific allies and American companies. But behind the headline number lies a more complex story about trade leverage, energy dependency, and the price of alliance.