by John Noonan
The choice is clear: modernize and lead — or remain the arsenal of bureaucracy.
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U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, line up prior to takeoff during a training exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 15, 2024.
Staff Sergeant Jana Somero/U.S. Air National Guard
Driven by the aggression and arms-racing of Russia and China, President Trump has proposed the first-ever trillion-dollar defense budget, NATO allies have increased defense-spending commitments from 2 percent to 5 percent of GDP, and allies in Asia are moving to expand their own military budgets.
With trillions of dollars being pumped into defense, this could be the birth of a new build-up for the free world, one led by American technological innovation and reindustrialization.
About the Author
John Noonan is an adviser to POLARIS National Security. He is a former congressional staffer and veteran of the United States Air Force.
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Driven by the aggression and arms-racing of Russia and China, President Trump has proposed the first-ever trillion-dollar defense budget, NATO allies have increased defense-spending commitments from 2 percent to 5 percent of GDP, and allies in Asia are moving to expand their own military budgets.
With trillions of dollars being pumped into defense, this could be the birth of a new build-up for the free world, one led by American technological innovation and reindustrialization.
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About the Author
John Noonan is an adviser to POLARIS National Security. He is a former congressional staffer and veteran of the United States Air Force.
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