U.S. Army War College
Coverage of U.S. Army War College in the Nexus archive.
- Trump insists ‘Iran is unhappy right now’ while venting about ‘electric catapults that don’t work’ at defense tech summit
President Donald Trump addressed a defense tech summit at the U.S. Army War College, emphasizing domestic investments and Iran's current state, while discussing unrelated topics like electric catapults and Venezuela. He claimed the event would generate $10 billion in pledged investments but provided no details.
- Trump talks about the military at summit where McCormick announced $10B in Pa. investments
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick announced nearly $10 billion in Pennsylvania investments for military industrial projects at a summit where President Donald Trump addressed defense spending. Trump highlighted a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget and criticized the CHIPS Act, while specific investments included a $2.5 billion submarine construction deal and $25 million from JPMorgan Chase for Philadelphia's maritime sector.
- Trump says Iran has freed a detained US citizen
President Donald Trump announced that Iran has freed a detained US citizen. He made the statement while speaking at a press event in Pennsylvania.
- Sen. Dave McCormick: Pennsylvania could be ‘the point of the spear’ in defense innovation
Sen. Dave McCormick and Gov. Josh Shapiro highlighted Pennsylvania's historical and future role in defense innovation, citing a $10 billion investment in the state's defense industrial base and emerging technologies. They emphasized the state's 9,000 defense-related companies and partnerships like Hanwha Group's $5 billion investment in the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Both leaders warned of China's rapid military advancements and the need for faster U.S. defense innovation.
- Trump will address a defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks
President Donald Trump is addressing a defense technology summit organized by Sen. David McCormick, highlighting investments in battlefield technology due to reduced U.S. weapon stocks from the Iran war. Attendees include defense leaders and major investors, with companies like ZeroEyes and Gecko Robotics announcing new projects.
- Trump to address defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks
President Donald Trump is headlining a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College. The event occurs amid reports that the Iran war has reduced U.S. weapon stocks.
- Trump to address defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks
President Donald Trump is addressing a defense technology summit in Pennsylvania, organized by Sen. David McCormick, to discuss investments in battlefield technology amid reduced U.S. weapon stocks due to the war in Iran. Attendees include defense officials, corporate leaders, and investors, with companies like ZeroEyes and Gecko Robotics announcing new investments in AI and robotics for defense.
- Trump to address defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks
President Donald Trump is addressing a defense technology summit at the U.S. Army War College, highlighting investments in battlefield tech amid reduced U.S. weapon stocks due to the war in Iran. The event, organized by Sen. David McCormick, includes defense officials and business leaders, with companies like ZeroEyes and Gecko Robotics announcing new defense-related investments.
- NATO's eastern flank races to rearm as Trump pressure exposes Western Europe's defense gap
NATO's eastern flank countries are accelerating defense spending to counter Russian threats amid pressure from President Donald Trump, while Western European economies face challenges in meeting new defense benchmarks. Eastern European members like Poland, Romania, and the Baltic states are prioritizing military upgrades, with NATO aiming for 5% GDP defense spending by 2035.
- Examining NATO: Inside the ‘commitment gap’ as US carries alliance deterrence
NATO faces a growing 'commitment gap' as the U.S. shoulders most defense responsibilities, despite allies increasing budgets. Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg criticizes the alliance's expansion without military capacity, while others argue NATO remains central to U.S. security. Trump's troop withdrawal from Germany and pressure on allies highlight tensions.