U.S. House Armed Services Committee approves USD 150 billion increase to defence budget
On 29 April, the U.S. House Armed Services Committee voted to approve a $150 billion increase to the Department of Defense budget for fiscal year 2027.
United States to allocate USD 150 billion for armed forces development
The United States plans to spend an additional $150 billion on priority defence programmes by the fiscal year 2029, separate from the regular Pentagon budget.
United States accelerates B61-13 nuclear bomb development with revised timeline
The United States is expediting the development of its next-generation B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb, shaving seven months off the original timeline.
Donald Trump signs executive order to reform arms exports and procurement, boosting U.S. defence industry
The move is intended to simplify international arms sales and boost revenues for American defence manufacturers, while also supporting domestic job creation.
Hegseth calls on NATO allies to lead Europe’s security, rules out support for Ukraine membership
The secretary addressed the war in Ukraine and European security in general — while delivering opening remarks at the […]
The Iron Dome for America: United States to develop next-generation missile defense system
The President of the United States has made national missile defense a top priority, signing an Executive Order aimed at strengthening homeland security.
U.S. arms exports reach record USD 318.7 billion in fiscal year 2024
In fiscal year 2024, U.S. military equipment sales to foreign governments surged to a record $318.7 billion, marking a 29% increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of State.
Washington announces additional military assistance package for Ukraine
vOn July 29, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defence needs.
U.S. defence exports hit record high in fiscal year 2023
The U.S. State Department announced that sales of U.S. military equipment to foreign governments soared to a record USD 238 billion in 2023.
Finland and the United States deepen cyber defence cooperation
Finland is deepening its bilateral partnership with the United States in the field of cyber defence. The parties approved and signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on advanced cyber partnership.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with executives of American defence companies
During his visit to the United States, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with executives of U.S. defence companies.
U.S.-Ukraine Defence Industrial Base Conference: bolstering Ukraine’s defence and economic recovery
On December 6, the United States government hosted the inaugural session of the U.S.-Ukraine Defence Industrial Base Conference.