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Business
Lockheed Martin Executive in Charge of F-35, F-22, Skunk Works Dies
Michele Evans, who was executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, had taken two medical leaves since 2019.
Ideas
US Tech Firms Must Stop Helping China’s Defense-Linked Organizations
Additions to the U.S. blacklist are welcome and overdue, but companies need to be warier of others as well.
Business
Lockheed’s Proposed Aerojet Rocketdyne Purchase Sets Early M&A Test for Biden
The new administration will weigh in on a further consolidation of the U.S. defense industry.
Threats
SolarWinds Isn't the Only Way Hackers Entered Networks, CISA Says
The agency warned that ejecting attackers from networks will be tough, especially because they can likely read the email of IT and cybersecurity employees.
Business
US Officials Say They Can Seal F-35 Sale to UAE Before Trump Leaves
But that would depend on both Congress and the Gulf state.
Ideas
Are AI Professionals Actually Unwilling to Work for the Pentagon?
A CSET survey finds a more nuanced situation than public perception might indicate.
Policy
Dems See GOP Electioneering in Air Force Choice of Georgia for C-130 Base
A Trump appointee wants Air National Guard planes sent to the state that holds the key to Senate control.
Business
The Clock is Ticking On F-35, Drone Sale to UAE
Lame-duck approval of sale could allow UAE to sign contract for weapons before Biden takes office.
Business
US Navy Orders First New Missile Sub
The $9.4 billion order covers the completion of USS Columbia and materials for USS Wisconsin.
Business
Would Biden WH, GOP Senate Prevent Defense-Spending Dip?
As the nation waits for election results, some analysts are looking ahead.
Ideas
The Best Tech for Troops (Needs an Easier Path to Reach Them)
The Pentagon must keep lowering barriers for startup companies, especially in artificial intelligence and machine learning — and help them stay in the game.
Business
Will COVID-Stressed Countries Slow Their Arms Buys?
State Department’s political-military leader sees mixed signals from abroad.
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