Threats

Here’s What the US Could Sell South Korea and Japan to Counter North Korea

Trump doubles the allowable size of Seoul’s warheads and promises to transfer more sophisticated weapons to Asian allies.

Business

US Air Force Hires Two Firms to Start Developing America's Next ICBM

Boeing and Northrop Grumman have each received deals to start developing a replacement for the Minuteman III.

Ideas

Turkey’s Potemkin Defense Industry

Why does President Erdogan want the appearance of a self-sufficient defense industry more than the actual existence of one?

Business

When Amazon Meets Defense Acquisition

Unanswered questions persist about a House provision to allow Pentagon buyers to use proprietary online sales platforms.

Science & Tech

The US Army Just Ordered Soldiers to Stop Using Drones from China’s DJI

An Aug. 2 memo cites 'increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities' with drones from China’s market-leading DJI.

Business

America’s Top Drone Company Just Teamed Up with a Chinese Industry Titan

Less than a year ago, DJI knocked the California-based 3D Robotics out of the consumer market. Now, the US firm has turned to software — and a partnership with its vanquisher.

Business

Trump Orders Extensive Study of Defense Industrial Base

The review will examine manufacturing capacity, workforce and other priorities.

Business

One Man, One Job: Win The Pentagon’s Next Big Contract

Multibillion-dollar jet deal would be crowning achievement for former Deputy Defense Secretary Bill Lynn.

Policy

Business Experience Bites Trump’s Pentagon Nominee

Congress might hold up the president’s pick for deputy defense secretary over his three-decade career with Boeing, among other things.