Policy
Saudi Arabia’s New Strongman Wants the Kingdom to Become a Middle East Arms Powerhouse
The crown prince’s surprise arrests of rivals puts him in position to execute a sweeping diversification of the country’s economy.
Business
Top Defense CEO Blasts Washington Budget Gridlock
‘National security is not an entitlement,” said Michael Strianese, chairman and CEO of L3 Technologies.
Business
Global Business Briefing with L3 CEO Mike Strianese
On Oct. 11, 2017, Strianese discussed budget gridlock in Washington, politics and research-and-development spending.
Business
A New Social-Media Simulator Is Helping US Troops Train for Hybrid War
The program harvests and remixes real tweets to generate a convincing online environment for wargames large and small.
Business
With Iran Deal in Jeopardy, US Clears Missile Interceptor Sale to Saudi Arabia
The timing of THAAD sale is reminiscent of Patriot interceptor sale approved two weeks after Iran deal signed in 2015.
Science & Tech
US Army Chief Announces Major Reorganization For How Army Develops, Buys Weapons
Gen. Milley says Army 'must regain our overmatch and competitive advantage against emerging threats.'
Business
Air Force: We’re Low on Bombs Because Congress Can’t Pass a Budget
It’s hard to persuade arms makers to boost production, even to fight ISIS, without cash on the barrelhead.
Business
NSA Quietly Awards a Classified $2.4B Tech Contract, With More to Come
CSRA won the first of three NSA Groundbreaker contracts to upgrade parts of the intelligence community’s IT infrastructure.
Business
At US Nuclear Weapons Base, Mattis Signals Support for Triad
But the U.S. defense secretary stopped short of endorsing all types of new nuclear weapons in development.
Business
