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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. 

 

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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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U.S. Missile Defense Policy After Russia’s Actions in Ukraine Michaela Dodge, Ph.D.

Mar 21, 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

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The Impact of a Declining Defense Budget on Combat Readiness Richard J. Dunn, III

Jul 18, 2013 19 min read

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Impact of Obama's Budget Proposal on Defense Baker Spring

Apr 18, 2013 4 min read