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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with business leaders at the US Ambassador’s Residence on October 28, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. (Getty Images)
Defense Strategy
Defense Strategy
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MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (U.S. Army)
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Two F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation behind a KC-10 Extender from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 25, 2021. (U.S. Air Force)
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Silhouette on missile system against sunset. (Anton Petrus via Getty Images)
In the Media
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A RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile vehicle during the rehearsals for the Victory Day Military Parade, on April 18, 2022 in Alabino, outside of Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)
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An explosion conducted by the 202nd Ordinance Company at the Udairi Range, Jan. 25, 2022, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. (U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)
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A Marine simulates providing security for an amphibious landing in Appari, Philippines, March 28, 2022, during Balikatan, a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Philippines. (Photo by United States Marine Corps)
Experts
David Byrd
Fellow, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology
Bryan Clark
Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology
Jack David
Senior Fellow and Trustee
Michael Doran
Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East
