Defense watchdog finds new 155mm artillery plant failed to produce parts in 2 years since it was built, hindering production goals

A Pentagon watchdog report found that in the roughly two years since it was built, an ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any parts for 155mm artillery rounds, hindering the Army’s goal to help backfill stocks of ammunition provided to Ukraine after Russia invaded in 2022.  In a report released Monday, the Defense … Read more

Trump licensing Patriot defense systems to Ukraine is a

At least three people are dead in Ukraine following a new wave of Russian missile and drone strikes overnight. On Wednesday, President Trump said the U.S. will license the Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine for production. Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Source link

Fierce Trump critic makes stunning admission on defense spending: ‘He has won the argument’

Trump slams allies over Iran, Greenland at NATO summit President Donald Trump addresses reporters alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, detailing massive overnight military strikes against Iran, ordering an immediate halt to trade with Spain over failed defense obligations. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that … Read more

The Latest: Defense disputes DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk assassination hearing

The preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to resume Wednesday afternoon, with defense attorneys expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors say links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon. Prosecutors are trying to convince state District Judge Tony Graf that they have … Read more

Trump enters final NATO summit day as Ukraine, defense spending take center stage

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump enters the final day of the NATO summit Wednesday as alliance leaders seek to project unity on defense spending, support for Ukraine and the future of transatlantic security following a series of headline-making announcements and bilateral meetings during the opening day of the gathering. … Read more

NATO must unite air defense capacities for Ukraine to defeat Russia, Ukrainian politician says

NATO must unite air defense capacities for Ukraine to defeat Russia, Ukrainian politician says – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet at a NATO summit in Turkey. Ukrainian Parliament member Halyna Yanchenko looks ahead to the discussion and stresses the breadth of support Ukraine is hoping for. … Read more

NATO summit begins in Turkey as Trump pushes for more defense spending and ponders Greenland

Washington — As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s summit in Turkey begins Tuesday, President Trump will continue to push NATO countries to spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defense.  He does so as the U.S. slowly pulls some of its assets out of Europe, as he reignites a tiff with Italian Prime Minister … Read more

Trump heading to NATO summit amid tensions over defense spending, Iran war

President Trump will leave for Turkey on Monday night to attend the annual NATO summit. The president is set to meet with allies he has chastised for insufficient support in the war in Iran and defense spending. Leo Shane III, Politico defense reporter, joins CBS News to discuss what to expect. Source link

China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit

NATO’s strategic shift addresses China, Russian threat in new ‘NATO 3.0’ Brent Sadler, a former Navy captain and Pentagon official, highlights NATO’s strategic shift to address evolving threats. He details the potential for American troop redistribution in Europe and emphasizes a “NATO 3.0” approach that balances threats from China and Russia. Sadler stresses the need … Read more

Russia launches deadly attack in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges NATO for air defense help

Russia launches deadly attack in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges NATO for air defense help – CBS News Watch CBS News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says at least two dozen Russian ballistic missiles got past air defense systems and struck Kyiv during a deadly attack. CBS News’ Aidan Stretch and Aaron MacLean have more. Source link