Science & Tech

The Pentagon Is Spending Millions on Hunter Drones With Nets

Shooting drones down over cities isn’t ideal. Nabbing them in midair is an intriguing alternative.

Business

Sailors Work to Bring the USS Ford to Life — and Fix Its Remaining Glitches

The $13 billion carrier hosted five types of aircraft — and about 100 very busy elevator technicians — on a key voyage off the Virginia coast.

Business

Lockheed Has Best Year Ever, And Expects a Better 2020 

Three years of defense spending increases show as the company’s sales hit nearly $60 billion.

Business

US Army Cancels $45B Armored Vehicle Contest That Drew One Bid

The service now plans to reboot its effort to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, but with different bidding parameters.

Business

Increased Tensions With Iran Could Boost Defense Spending

After three years of substantial increases, the defense budget was supposed to flatten. Experts say that’s now unlikely.

Business

Boeing Has Relieved CEO Muilenburg. Now What?

The next CEO will have to right the 737 program, keep the tanker on track, and figure out why a recent rocket launch went awry.