Zelenskyy makes a pitch to Silicon Valley's defense startups: Bring your AI, we'll bring the battle experience

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to deepen ties between Ukraine and Silicon Valley's defense tech startups.

Defense officials want Trump to be ‘very careful’ about use of AI in military

The Trump administration is pushing to unleash the power of artificial intelligence for the U.S. military while facing calls to put up guardrails around the rapidly developing technology.

European defense stocks are cooling off after the military spending boom. Here's what's next

Analysts see 2026 as a period of consolidation for the sector, as excitement over Europe's increased defense budget is replaced by company-specific drivers.

House rolls out $1.14 trillion defense bill

The legislation would authorize a huge rise in defense spending but also check the Pentagon’s cuts to its troop levels in Europe.

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Japan’s defense minister rebuffs ‘militarism’ allegation, defends defense policies

Shinjiro Koizumi says arms sales, more visible regional military presence aims to help partners defend themselves

U.S. conducts "self-defense" strikes, CENTCOM says, insists ceasefire still in place amid negotiations

As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger and that "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
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Which Is the Better Aerospace and Defense ETF, Invesco's PPA or State Street's XAR?

The State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEMKT:XAR) offers a lower cost and higher recent growth, while the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEMKT:PPA) provides lower volatility and a more diversified portfolio. Both funds target the domestic ...

Best quotes from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue: Defense spending, multilateralism and the future of the Asia-Pacific

Here are some of the most interesting quotes that CNBC has heard over the three days of the summit.