Defense
Fact Check: Does China spend more than U.S. on defense?
A data graphic appears to show China outpacing the U.S. on its military spending by hundreds of billions of dollars, causing some confusion on social media.
Donald Trump rushes to defend Mike Pence
When documents were found at Trump's home, Pence called his former boss's handling of records "not proper." But Trump took a different position on Tuesday.
Biden takes a line from Trump's attorney to explain his document scandal
The phrase "there's no there there" is not new to the political arena. It's a defense that's been used by Democrats and Republicans, including Donald Trump.
Liz Cheney says U.S. will "suffer" if McCarthy concedes on defense
McCarthy told reporters after the 13th speaker vote that he believes lawmakers will "finish this once and for all" when the House reconvenes Friday night.
Russia touts new Zircon missiles can "overcome any" defense systems
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked military leaders for the "unique weapon."
Ukraine pushes west for more weapons as NATO struggles to refill supplies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said forces needed "more modern weapons" for what he says as a "decisive" period in the war against Russia.
GE under bipartisan fire from senators for offshoring defense contracts
"One of the hardest things to do in any industry is to train the workers who can do manufacturing," an expert said. "Once you lose that capacity, it's gone."
How Patriot missile defense system could change Ukraine war
The U.S. is finalizing plans to send the sophisticated air defense system to Ukraine to help fight Russian aggression.
Aid to Ukraine Helps an Ally, Hurts an Enemy—at a Bargain Price
Let's start with the main perceived threat—Russian's military mobilization, use of the latest weapons, and the Kremlin's conversion of its entire economy to a wartime footing.
HIMARS developer to begin making high energy laser weapons
Lockheed Martin is developing an American variant of a new Israeli missile system that Ukraine previously requested to bolster its defense against Russia.
Russia to ramp up defense spending as Putin's campaign falters
Officials have said Russia is running low on missiles, equipment and drones more than nine months into Putin's war in Ukraine.
Rescued greyhound delights internet with her hilarious sleeping position
"Gee pup, I wish I was [you] right about now," one user said.
What Putin's "dirty bomb" accusations reveals about his war strategy
While experts disagree as to whether Putin's claims are indicative of plans to detonate a dirty bomb himself, they agree it's part of his broader war strategy.
Who won Marco Rubio vs Val Demings debate in Florida? Commentators weigh in
Newsweek has reaction to last night's Florida Senate debate between Marco Rubio and Val Demings.
Adnan Syed, "Serial" murder suspect, "elated" after release from prison
"He is elated. He is joyful. He is still processing this," Syed's defense attorney Erica Suter told Newsweek.
Putin's mass strikes prompts Germany to send Ukraine IRIS-T defense systems
German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said Monday's attacks emphasize how important it is for Ukraine's allies to supply their latest military technology.
Former Defense Official Concerned U.S. Is Underestimating Putin
"While I still assess the use of nuclear weapons remains very low, it's not zero as many have written," retired Lieutenant General Robert Ashley told Newsweek.
Puppy's Way of 'Answering Back' While Being Told Off by Owner Goes Viral
"This is my boy except he actually bites my finger when I point at him." one user said.
The Greatest National Security Threat No One Is Talking About
Federal elected officials from both major parties have abandoned fiscal responsibility principles and have become addicted to recurring deficits and mounting debt burdens. Through their actions they have put our nation's future economic and national security at risk to the tune of $31 trillion, owed to lenders both domestic—and foreign.
Trump Whistleblower on Ukraine Seeks Retirement Help Only Biden Can Offer
"The waiver is just," U.S. Army Col. Yevgeny Vindman told Newsweek, "given the impact on my career and retaliation I experienced from the Trump White House."
Marjorie Taylor Greene Suggests Uvalde Students Needed JR-15s for Defense
The JR-15, which was introduced earlier this year, is a small semi-automatic assault weapon modeled after the larger AR-15 and marketed to children.
Pentagon Outlines Strategy to Counter China After Beijing Aerial Aggression
A top Biden administration official has explained how the U.S. plans to contain Chinese aggression in the Pacific in coordination with American allies.
Lockheed Martin Sees Spike in Demand for HIMARS Used in Ukraine
The global security and aerospace company cited HIMARS as one of the missile systems "primarily attributable" for its second-quarter profit boost.
U.S. and Allies May Give Ukraine Fighter Jets in NATO Challenge to Russia
The U.S. Air Force chief of staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., said there were a "number of different platforms that could go to Ukraine."
Ernst, Manchin Seek to End U.S. Dependence on China for Defense Materials
"It doesn't make sense that we should rely on folks like China and others for our own national security interests," Republican Senator Joni Ernst told Newsweek.
Lessons for the U.S. War Machine From Russia's Ukraine Debacle
The war in Ukraine has laid out what is needed to win on today's battlefield in stark terms: sophisticated, precise, and long-range weaponry, as well as the ability to keep soldiers in the field supplied with enough of that weaponry to offset wartime expenditures.
Echoing China, North Korea Signals Opposition to U.S.-Led 'Asian NATO'
U.S. officials are still watching for what they believe could be North Korea's first nuclear test in five years.
NATO to Massively Expand Army in Bid to Deter Further Putin Aggression
Moscow's assault on Kyiv has added urgency to NATO's long-standing defense plans, which had been stalled for years.
China Says Taiwan Exaggerating Threat as General Accused of Declaring War
Taiwan was alarmed by the remarks of Gen. Wei Fenghe over the weekend after China's defense minister said his country would "fight to the very end."
China's Military Buildup Is 'Most Ambitious' Since WWII, Australia Warns
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also accused China of "provocative and destabilizing military activity" at a conference in Singapore.