Defending America

REPORT: 2026 Senate Battleground Guide

REPORT: 2026 Senate Battleground Guide

A race-by-race look at Democratic Senate candidates across 2026 battleground states—and what their national security records reveal.

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Biden’s Weakness Cost You $3,000 — Trump’s Strength Is Saving You $2,500

Biden’s Weakness Cost You $3,000 — Trump’s Strength Is Saving You $2,500

POLARIS National Security’s latest report puts a number on those dividends. Peace through strength policies pursued by the Trump administration are averting approximately $512 billion in costs that likely would have been …

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From Red Tape to Readiness: Reforming How America Arms

From Red Tape to Readiness: Reforming How America Arms

The Pentagon’s acquisition system is a major obstacle to America’s military readiness.  Built for a different era, it is too slow, too rigid, and too hostile to commercial innovation—rewarding delay, compliance, …

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To Secure Peace, Congress Must First Fund Strength

To Secure Peace, Congress Must First Fund Strength

Earlier today, the White House released President Trump’s 2027 budget request, calling on Congress to fund a historic military buildup. The American people are counting on Congress to meet the moment and provide the …

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America Must Seek Nuclear Supremacy

America Must Seek Nuclear Supremacy

The United States does not seek an arms race. But in a world where its adversaries sprint ahead, unilateral restraint becomes synonymous with surrender.

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Arsenal of Bureaucracy: How to Fix the U.S. Arms Sales Bottleneck

Arsenal of Bureaucracy: How to Fix the U.S. Arms Sales Bottleneck

Of all the swampish processes in Washington, none may do more damage to our national security—or our pocketbook—than the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system. Designed for a different era, FMS is paralyzed by outdated …

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