Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough
Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the center of Britain’s future military under a defense plan announced Tuesday that includes a 15 billion pound (20 billion) spending boost. Like other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the UK is under pressure to increase defense spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable US. But its Defense Investment Plan has been repeatedly delayed as military leaders and Treasury officials wrangled over
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Financial Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Burnham should beware uncanny echoes of the 1930s on defence
The UK’s new plan for military spending does not match up to the risks in an unstable world
The Motley Fool
· Jul 6, 2026
Which Is the Better Aviation ETF for Long-Term Investors: Defense-Focused MISL or Airline-Focused JETS?
Defense spending is surging while airline profits are under pressure. The choice between these two funds comes down to which story you believe in more.
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jul 5, 2026
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), And RTX (NYSE: RTX) Emerge As Top Defense Picks Amid Record Budget Tailwinds
Defense stocks occupy a rare position in today’s market, where geopolitical anxiety, fiscal generosity, and multi-year revenue visibility converge simultaneously. The Department of War’s Fiscal Year 2027 investment request totals 756.8 billion, with President Trump declaring the military budget “should not be 1 Trillion Dollars, but rather 1.5 Trillion Dollars.” Goldman Sachs has framed economic [] The post Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), And RTX (NYSE: RTX) Emerge As Top Defense Picks Amid Record Budget Tailwinds appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
America’s defense renaissance depends on manufacturers you’ve never heard of
We all know that Washington, D.C., has spent the past several years debating defense budgets, supply chain resilience, and industrial policy. Yet one of the most important lessons emerging from America’s renewed focus on national security is that military superiority is not built solely by billion-dollar weapons platforms, but upon thousands of highly specialized manufacturers []
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 3, 2026
IDF Disabled Veterans Org. warns of 'national disaster' amid exclusion in defense budget
The warnings came amid debate in 2026 defense spending discussions, in which the Finance Ministry rejected the Defense Ministry's petitions to increase spending by NIS 40 billion.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 26, 2026
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