defense budget
Trump's Golden Dome Missile Shield Faces Significant Delays Following Government Shutdown and Budget Challenges
Nov 21, 2025 10:00 pm CST
President Trump's ambitious $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense initiative is experiencing substantial delays due to the 43-day government shutdown and lack of a clear spending plan for the initial $25 billion allocation. Despite a commitment to protect the continental US by 2028, the program faces staffing shortages, architectural uncertainties, and contractor concerns about development costs, particularly for space-based interceptors. Pentagon officials remain secretive about progress while working to integrate early-warning systems against various missile threats.
Saudi Pact Puts Pakistan's Nuclear Umbrella Into Middle East Security Picture
Sep 19, 2025 05:14 pm CST
With many Arab nations feeling a rising threat from Israel, the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact announced this week brings Pakistan - and its nuclear umbrella - into the region's security equation.
"Drone, Meteor Or UFO?": Buzz After Video Shows Missile Being Fired At Unknown Object In China
Sep 17, 2025 05:10 pm CST
Videos on social media appear to capture a fireball being intercepted by a bright light in the sky, resulting in an instant explosion.