Policy
Goodbye, Mattis. Goodbye, Syria. Hello, 2019
Dramatic shifts abound as Trump puts US military’s war plans in doubt, Democrats resurge in Congress, and the Pentagon gets a new boss.
Business
Civilians Are Cheaper Than Contractors for Most Defense Jobs, Internal Report Finds
Contractors are particularly more expensive in the capital and Southeastern regions, according to a report obtained exclusively by Government Executive.
Business
Test Validates New US Interceptor for European, Japanese Missile Shields
In a first, an SM-3 shot down an intermediate-range ballistic target.
Business
Airbus Looks to Pounce As Boeing Struggles to Deliver First Tanker
The fight between the commercial airliner titans is moving back into the defense space. And this time, Lockheed Martin is in Airbus’ corner.
Business
Mattis ‘Optimistic’ Pentagon Will Get Needed Budget from White House, Democrats
Mattis tells nervous defense industry execs and conservatives at Reagan National Defense Forum he doesn’t expect sharp budget cuts from House Democrats and President Trump.
Business
Supersonic Bizjets May Attract Pentagon Interest
Three teams are pursuing latter-day SSTs. The U.S. military might have use for them.
Business
Rust Is a $21-Billion Problem for the Pentagon
DoD is having trouble figuring out how to prevent damage from nature’s basic chemical reactions.
Science & Tech
State Department Relaxing Rules on Transfer on Drone, Chip Technology
The rules will pave the way for 5G cellphones — and even drones that talk to each other in midair.
Business
UK Plans a Decade of Weapons Purchases As Auditors Sound Warning Bells
Defense procurement minister reiterates commitment to 10-year, £186 billion purchase plan.
Business
