Defense

California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base

America is investing billions to build the world’s most advanced ships, aircraft, missiles, autonomous systems and satellites. But those investments mean little if we do not have the welders, machinists, technicians, engineers and mechanics to build and maintain them.

America First Warfighters Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Abbey Gate Bombing

Today, America First Warfighters marks the 5th anniversary of the attack at the Kabul airport’s Abbey Gate, remembering and honoring the 13 U.S. service members who lost their lives during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

AFPI Commends House Passage of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement in response to the House of Representatives passing the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act:

AFPI Releases The Veterans First Agenda

This week, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a new issue brief, The Veterans First Agenda: Expanding Access and Improving Care for America’s Heroes, under the America First Warfighters Coalition. This brief outlines reforms to improve veterans’ healthcare by expanding access, strengthening patient choice, and increasing accountability across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system.

AFPI Releases Expert Insight on How Foreign Military Sales Can Strengthen U.S. Security and America’s Industrial Base