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Defense

Our armed forces must be ready to act anywhere in the world where vital national interests are threatened. This can be achieved by ensuring the military has the resources and skilled personnel it needs to keep us safe and maintain freedom. 

 

Index of U.S. Military Strength

 

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The Trump Administration’s Nuclear Weapons Policy: First Steps Michaela Dodge, Ph.D.

Nov 30, 2016 5 min read

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Congress Should Enact a Strong Defense Budget in FY 2017 Justin T. Johnson

Feb 29, 2016 5 min read

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A Proposal for the FY 2016 Defense Budget Diem Nguyen Salmon

Jan 30, 2015 27 min read

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Congress Should Not Cut Critical Defense Capabilities and Readiness Diem Nguyen Salmon

Apr 30, 2014 4 min read

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The Heritage Foundation 2014 Defense Reform Handbook The Heritage Foundation Defense Experts

Feb 26, 2014 34 min read

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U.S. Nuclear Weapons in Europe: Critical for Transatlantic Security Michaela Dodge, Ph.D.

Feb 18, 2014 21 min read