The Latest Breaking News from Defense Spending

Japan's Cabinet approves a record $56 billion military budget to speed up strike capability

Japan’s defense spending would increase more than 16% next year under a record military budget that is intended to accelerate the deployment of long-range cruise missiles that can hit targets in China or North Korea

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023

3 A-Rated Defense Stocks to Buy Now for December

The rise in geopolitical tensions and an increasingly polarized world are prompting countries to ramp up their defense spending. Therefore, fundamentally strong defense stocks Brady (BRC), Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), and Cadre Holdings (CDRE) could be wise portfolio additions now. Read more….

StockNews.com · Dec 7, 2023

The 3 Defense Stocks You Should Own This Month and Beyond

The defense industry shows promising long-term growth potential amid increasing geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and rising defense spending. Therefore, let's assess the prospects of fundamentally strong defense stocks L3Harris Technologies (LHX), OSI Systems (OSIS), and Northrop Grumman (NOC). Keep reading….

StockNews.com · Dec 6, 2023

From Conflict to Profit: Which Industry Will Benefit the Most From the Israel-Hamas War?

Rising interest rates, geopolitical turmoil, a hawkish Fed, and the highest uncertainty in years have investors scrambling for safety. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and a bifurcation of the world’s nuclear powers suggest that worldwide defense spending will rise, making the sector a haven for investors looking for…

Barchart · Oct 25, 2023

The House has no speaker, but plenty to do. Here are 5 of the most pressing issues

The House can't do legislative business until it elects a new speaker. Their growing to-do list includes keeping the government open, as well as policy issues like Ukraine aid and defense spending.

WEKU · Oct 9, 2023

Biden says guns are ‘number 1 killer of children’ in US as he unveils violence prevention office – as it happened

US president urges action as Kamala Harris says one in five Americans have lost family member to gun violence

The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2023

Which Defense Stock Is Signaling Buy: Boeing Co. (BA) vs. CACI International (CACI)

Increasing geopolitical tensions have resulted in a heightened demand for improved defense capabilities, leading to increased defense spending and the rapid development of advanced technologies. In such a scenario, air defense stocks Boeing Co. (BA) and CACI International (CACI) should benefit from industry tailwinds, but which stock is sending a…

StockNews.com · Sep 21, 2023

McCarthy says hard-right Republicans ‘want to burn whole place down’

Conference fails to approve procedural motion to take up defense spending bill as government shutdown looms

The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2023

House conservatives torpedo rule on Defense spending bill - Roll Call

Five GOP lawmakers joined with Democrats to tank a move to bring up the $826.4 billion fiscal 2024 Pentagon bill on the House floor.

Roll Call · Sep 19, 2023

Appropriations on the skids - Roll Call

The Senate’s first fiscal 2024 spending package stalled on the floor as hard-line conservatives rebelled, while House leaders had to abandon plans to take up their Defense spending bill. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the challenge to get appropriations back on track and…

Roll Call · Sep 15, 2023