defense-spending
Trump is using U.S. troops as a bargaining chip to raise NATO defense spending
"This is no longer sustainable for us.”
Trump wants the military to fund the wall he promised Mexico would pay for
He's running out of funding options
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Hawaii judge blocks Trump's travel ban, far-right leader defeated in Dutch election, White House budget cuts would hit EPA especially hard, and more.
Trump's Vision for Government Includes Lots of Guns and Little Compassion
In his first address to Congress, Trump made clear that he would be prioritizing the military and law enforcement—and scaling back nearly every other function of government.
Canada isn’t going to boost its defense spending just because Trump tells them to
Defense Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan tells VICE News he won't give "fake numbers"
German Official Sounds Alarm Over the Dilapidated State of the Country's Military
A new government report contains shocking data about Germany's poorly equipped armed forces, whose lack of preparedness has become a concern among allied nations.
Australia Will Buy Any Fighter Jets the US Tells It To
The timing on Australia’s record-breaking $12 billion purchase of 58 stealth fighter jets is a little poor.
Australia Will Buy Any Fighter Jets the US Tells It To
Australia’s alliance with the US is a linchpin of its defense policy. Sometimes this means spending $12 billion on sketchy fighter jets that it doesn't need.
The Olympics Are Weird
The Olympics are an expensive, relentlessly over-branded jarring event choreographed by idiots. They're also weird and awesome.