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Contractors fear retaliation if they try to recover shutdown costs
Companies do have legal rights to recoup their losses, but their attorneys say they fear reprisal by the Trump administration.
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Anduril's drone wingman makes first flight, following software delays
The neoprime contractor lagged behind General Atomics for the inaugural CCA flight test.
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‘Cautious’ optimism follows top warship builder’s productivity, workforce wins
For HII, higher wages attracted seasoned shipyard workers and boosted retention.
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Meet the White House pick to conquer the ‘Valley of Death’
James Caggy, a former advisor for the Pentagon’s Strategic Capabilities Office, wants companies’ tech to match operational needs.
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HASC members beg Boeing to negotiate end to ‘disruptive’ fighter-jet worker strike
17 lawmakers signed a letter published the same day as the company’s Q3 earnings call.
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General Dynamics CEO warns of government shutdown effects
The company raked in nearly $13 billion in revenue for Q3, including about $4 billion from shipbuilding.
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With cautious optimism, some defense firms lock in on prototypes to drive demand
Could the “Field of Dreams” mantra—if you build it, they will buy—help the Pentagon buy smarter, faster?
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Airbus, Leonardo, Thales join to reshape European space landscape
Defense firms propose to unite satellite, communications, and Earth-observation capabilities to challenge global rivals and secure Europe's strategic autonomy.
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As space weapons proliferate, spy satellites are getting new duties
Space Force signs selects Vantor to watch for naughty satellites, space threats.
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Lockheed basks in F-35 delivery win
Execs said the company delivered 46 aircraft in the third quarter of the year.
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Shield AI’s unmanned fighter jet concept pitched as a drone wingman or solo aircraft
The company hopes its new autonomous fighter jet can reach an initial flight test by next year.
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Government shutdown has paused discussions on accelerating B-21 bomber production
Northrop Grumman execs remain confident in hitting key milestones amid funding uncertainty.
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The Netherlands joins US Air Force’s robot wingman program
The U.S. ally also agreed to develop small drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance with General Atomics.
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Counterdrone tech has a production problem
Big defense prime companies pairing with scrappy upstarts could help tip the scales.
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Boeing unveils concept for Army unmanned tiltrotor aircraft amid military push for drones
Renderings reveal a potential robot wingman for the Army’s helicopter fleet.
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Sikorsky’s unmanned U-HAWK is a UH-60L minus the cockpit
As Army mulls retiring its Black Hawks, company touts variant that can carry more while freeing up aircrew.
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Defense tech has a new unicorn
Data-tech startup Govini cinched $150 million in growth capital, tipping the company’s valuation over the $1 billion mark.
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Flood of questions leads Missile Defense Agency to push Golden Dome deadline one week
Pitches for a slice of MDA’s 10-year, up-to-$151 billion contract vehicle are now due Oct. 16.
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Silicon Valley in St. Louis?
With the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as its north star, a non-profit is working to get defense tech to put down roots in the Midwest.
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