The United States is preparing to spend almost $704 billion over the next several decades on its nuclear arsenal. This astronomically high cost to modernize the US nuclear force comes despite the shifting nature of war and an ever growing budgetary problem. In light of this, can the United States afford such an expensive overhaul?
Marines claim F-35 is combat-ready, but how operational is “operational?”
The Marines announced on July 31 that the F-35 has achieved Initial Operational Capability – meaning the plane is ready for combat. But with many flaws unaddressed and excessive spending, does the F-35 deserve the designation of operational capabilities?
Media Matters quotes Center’s “The Real Facts on the Iran Nuclear Deal”
News source Media Matters quotes the Center’s factsheet “The Real Facts on the Iran Nuclear Deal” to disqualify false claims posed by the opposition to the Iran Deal.
Center’s Board Chair, One of 36 Retired Admirals and Generals to Support Iran Deal in Open Letter
36 retired Generals and Admirals, including the Center’s board chair Lt. Gen. Robert Gard and three members of the Center’s National Advisory Board, write an open letter about how the Iran Deal will benefit US National Security.