Business
Defense Industry Bulls Are Turning Bearish
Trump’s first hundred days in office have dampened execs’ hopes that he might bust through spending caps.
Business
Special Counsel Goes to Bat for Two Defense Whistleblowers
Friend of the court briefs try to overturn rulings against retaliation claims.
Ideas
The Trouble With Brazil's Expanding Arms Trade
With weapons appearing in Yemen and transferring to repressive regimes, Brazil's arms policies are outdated and out of step with its peaceful aims.
Business
Small Business Advocate Hauls Pentagon Into Court
The plaintiff says the Defense Department is covering up ways in which large contractors hog work intended for smaller companies.
Business
The US Is About to Stop Buying Tomahawk Missiles, Like the Ones That Hit Syria
But it’s planning to upgrade its existing stock — and lay the groundwork for a next-generation cruise missile.
Business
Boeing Launches Info War on the Navy’s F-35
The aerospace firm is quietly urging policymakers to cut planned purchases of carrier-based Joint Strike Fighters and buy Advanced Super Hornets instead.
Business
Lockheed to Move F-16 Production to South Carolina
The new, smaller line will better suit the dwindling orders for the venerable fighter jet, while freeing up space for F-35 production.
Business
Laptops and Tablets Are Now Banned from Use on 56 Routes to the US
Passengers will be required to pack larger electronics into their checked luggage.
Business
Boeing Might Be the Biggest Winner in Trump’s Military Buildup
The Chicago aerospace company leads more than a half-dozen contractors whose programs stand to get 9- or 10-figure boosts if the president’s budget proposal becomes law.
Business
Chinese Military Officers Crash US Air Force Conference in Florida
The three officers, armed with cameras, took a stroll around an exhibit hall of new weapons and technology.
Business
Sikorsky Pitches Area 51 Security Helicopters to Guard ICBMs
Company executives say it’s the most efficient way for the Air Force to replace its half-century-old Hueys.
Business