Trump fires CQ Brown, nominates retired Air Force 3-star as replacement
Trump announced he would nominate retired three-star Air Force general Dan Caine as his chairman of the joint chiefs.
Congress
Top Senate Defense Appropriator McConnell Won’t Seek Reelection In 2026
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the upper chamber’s top defense appropriator, said Thursday he will not seek reelection in 2026. McConnell will end his four-decade career after having served as the […]
SASC Chair Supports Hegseth’s DoD Budget Review, Plan To Cut And Move Billions To New Priorities
The Republican chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee said Thursday he supports Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to “review the entire budget” at the Pentagon to find around $50 […]
Trump Backs House Budget Blueprint With $100 Billion For Defense Over Senate Proposal
President Trump on Wednesday endorsed the House GOP’s budget resolution proposal that would take a one-bill, all-encompassing approach to passing administration priorities, to include $100 billion in defense funds. Trump’s […]
HASC Leaders Ask Service Chiefs to Identify “Obsolete” Weapon Systems, Other Cuts
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) asked the military service chiefs last Friday to identify “obsolete” weapons systems and other possible areas […]
House GOP Unveils Budget Blueprint For Reconciliation With $100 Billion For Defense
House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled their own budget resolution that sets a blueprint for passing Trump administration policy priorities in a one-bill reconciliation process, which includes $100 billion in defense […]
HASC Seapower Leaders Urge Prompt DoD Australian AUKUS Funds Plan
The chairman and ranking member of the House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Tuesday, pushing for quick action on […]
ICBM EAR Report Jan, 3 2025
ICBM EAR Report Executive Summary Based on the latest EAR Report, these are the critical points on global security, upcoming events, and the ongoing discourse on nuclear deterrence, modernization, and geopolitical strategy for 2025. Quotes of the Week Xi Jinping (China): “No one can stop the historical trend” of China’s “reunification” with Taiwan.” U.S. Ambassador […]
ICBM EAR Report Jan, 3 2025 was originally published on Global Security Review.
ICBM EAR Report for December 20th
Summary Report for ICBM EAR Report of December 20, 2024 The EAR Report is a must read for National security professionals to stay informed about rapidly evolving global threats and the strategic implications for U.S. defense policy. This report addresses critical developments in nuclear deterrence, missile defense, and geopolitical trends, and equips professionals with actionable […]
ICBM EAR Report for December 20th was originally published on Global Security Review.
ICBM EAR Report December 8th
Executive Summary: Week of December 8, 2024 This report asserts that the United States is at a critical inflection point in global security, facing mounting threats from an increasingly assertive China, a resurgent Russia, and a shifting nuclear landscape characterized by rapid technological advancements and diminished international agreements. This week we underscore the critical juncture […]
ICBM EAR Report December 8th was originally published on Global Security Review.