The UK’s defense equipment plans continue to be unaffordable, auditors have warned, with estimates suggesting a shortfall of up to more than £17 billion ($23.1 billion) over the next 10 years.

As calls grow for President Donald Trump to resign or be removed, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed with Gen. Mark Milley how to prevent Trump from gaining access to the authentication codes required for launching nuclear weapons.

The Democrats will take the reins of power in Washington on Jan. 20 when President-Elect Joe Biden is sworn into office, as the party will control both the House and Senate as well. But does this mean a reduction to the defense budget is inevitable?

The UK has declared its carrier strike capability operational, paving the way for the first operational cruise of new carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in the spring.

For the U.S. Defense Department, however, the next 12 months will form a long-awaited crucible of testing on several of the pillars of the weapon systems and rapid acquisition processes introduced by the Trump administration. 

Switzerland now has armed aircraft on duty around the clock for air policing duties, boosting the readiness of the country’s air force.

The 81-13 vote by the Senate easily exceeded the 67-member majority needed for the chamber to override a presidential veto and follows a similarly overwhelming vote by the House of Representatives. 

The fiscal 2021 defense policy bill veto override vote has been delayed in the Senate because it is instead focused on passing additional COVID-19 relief for individuals.