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24/7 Insights The total annual budget of the United States runs into the trillions.  Surprisingly, national defense isn’t the biggest money spender.  Social Security accounts for the most sizable...
Military spending is rising globally. With ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and heightening tensions in the Pacific, many nations are bolstering their defenses. For many...
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops innovative, cost-effective technologies and systems for U.S. National Security, allies, and commercial clients. The company has largely...
One of the main criticisms of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is that the United States assumes a disproportionate share of the burden. To address the imbalance an agreement was formed...
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently celebrated its 75th year. The alliance now boasts 32 nations but not all members contribute equally. To address this discrepancy, NATO members...
The United States military has not been directly involved in any war since withdrawing from Afghanistan in 2021. Still, the U.S. remains indispensable in several ongoing global conflicts —...
President Joe Biden’s proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year, submitted in May 2024, allocates $850 billion for national defense — a 4.1%, or $34 billion, increase from fiscal 2024. The bulk of...