Day: April 12, 2025

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

This Week in DOD: Better Access to Panama Canal, Billions Saved by DOGE, Outreach Effort Begins

This week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Panama to talk about U.S. access to the Panama Canal and ridding the canal of China’s influence.

Hegseth Announces Additional $5.1 Billion in DOD Spending Cuts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum announcing the cutting of $5.1 billion in wasteful Defense Department contracts. 

Top General Says North Korea Continuing Weapons Development, Becoming More Isolated

Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, U.S. Forces Korea’s commander, testified during a Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington that North Korea is continuing to develop its weapons program while growing more isolated. 

Military Met 2024 Recruit Contracting Goals, Plans for Repeat

The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Space Force met their contracting goals for new recruits last year and expect to do so again this year.

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, April 10, 2025

U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.