Business
Army Secretary Reveals Weapons Wishlist for War with China & Russia
Army Secretary Mark Esper says he wants to shift money away from light vehicles and cargo helicopters made for “different conflicts” of the past.
Business
'Space Force' Windfall Unclear for Eager Defense Companies
At Space Symposium, satellite makers big and small say they’re seeing the Pentagon awarding contracts faster, but still aren’t sure what to expect.
Business
NSA Gave Contractors $630M in Incentives. Its Watchdog Has Questions.
More than half of the incentive-based contracts reviewed by the agency's inspector general lacked proof that such incentives were necessary.
Business
Pentagon’s Focus On China and Russia Expected to Alter US Arms Sales
A new report shows a decline in Middle Eastern nations’ share of overall exports.
Science & Tech
Another Launch Startup Gets Work from US Air Force
New Zealand-based Rocket Lab will orbit a trio of satellites as Pentagon hunts for cheap ways to put sensors in space.
Business
Pentagon: We’re Buying Boeing F-15s to Keep 2 Fighter Makers in Business
The acting defense secretary’s ties to the company had nothing to do with the decision, a senior defense official said Friday.
Business
US Army Contradictions Muddy Humvee-Replacement Plan
The service intends to buy 500 fewer JLTVs next year — but will it still buy the total planned 49,000?
Business
America's Fighter Jet Makers Are Thriving, Thanks to Trump and Putin
Orders of older warplanes surge as U.S. military spending rises and Russia rattles its sabers.
Business
Air Force One: New Estimate Bumps Total Cost By Nearly One-Third
The $5.3 billion price tag is the Pentagon’s first public accounting to include the new hangars and various other costs.
Business
Lockheed Martin is Waging War on Boeing’s F-15EX
The F-35 maker sees the Pentagon’s plans to buy new F-15s for the first time in 19 years as a threat.
Business
Boeing Has ‘Severe Situation’ After Parts Left in Tankers, Says Top USAF Buyer
Will Roper’s harsh assessment comes amid the unrelated grounding of the company’s popular 737 Max jetliner.
Business
