Trump Directs Navy Plan to Replace Carrier EMALS With Steam
A White House memorandum gives the Pentagon 60 days to plan replacing EMALS and advanced weapons elevators on the future USS Doris Miller.
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NATO Allies Pledge at Least €70 Billion for Ukraine at Ankara Summit on July 8, 2026
NATO allies pledged at least €70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine in 2026 and again in 2027, alongside major defense and infrastructure investments.
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House passes defense bill backing $1.15 trillion national-security package and Department of War renaming
The House passed a defense-policy bill on July 22, 2026, that incorporates President Donald Trump’s $1.15 trillion national-security spending request and proposes renaming the Department of Defense.
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House Appropriations advances FY 2027 Defense bill toward full vote at $1.072T
United States Congress and Budget Watch – The House Appropriations Committee advanced its FY 2027 Defense bill, setting up a topline dispute over domestic cuts.
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NATO Summit in Ankara: spending pressure, cyber focus, and deterrence steps
NATO’s Ankara summit tied its 5% defense-investment goal to procurement, secure cloud/cyber upgrades, and fuel-supply resilience—pressure and delivery, explained.