Business
A Conversation With an Accused War Criminal With Arms To Sell
Sudan’s defense minister is proud of weapons made by the state-owned Military Industry Corporation and the country’s work to secure its expansive borders in northern Africa.
Business
Defense Firms Put Down Roots in UAE
Global defense companies are opening offices and forming partnerships with local industry in hopes of winning business in the United Arab Emirates.
Business
Ukraine Seeks US Weapons at Middle East Arms Expo
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko came to a massive arms tradeshow in Abu Dhabi where he called on Washington to provide his military with defensive weapons.
Business
Pentagon Weapons Chief To Meet With Ukrainians
Even though they are not allowed to sell to them, U.S. arms makers are meeting with Ukrainian military officials, listening to their weapons wish list.
Business
US Military Increasing Foreign Expo Presence After 2-Year Downturn
Pentagon brass are back at international tradeshows, meeting with industry and foreign counterparts and touting U.S.-made weapons, effectively ending the post-2012 scandal.
Business
Defense One at IDEX: Western Military Leaders Seek Looser Arms Restrictions
At the world’s largest arms expo, defense leaders, military commanders and weapons makers want to make it easier to arm allies in the Middle East.
Science & Tech
Can Industry Cloud Providers Compete With the milCloud?
The widespread adoption of the milCloud has been slower, and more expensive than what DOD officials would have liked.
Business
Boeing Defense Creates New Development Business Unit
After aerial tanker delays, Boeing groups its military and space development projects under one new business unit to oversee new projects.
Business
Will Harris Acquiring Exelis Spur More Defense Firm Consolidation?
Analysts and the Pentagon have predicted consolidation in the middle tier of the defense industry for nearly five years, but until recently, not much has happened.
Science & Tech
Northrop Secretly Building Jet for Air Force Trainer Competition
Northrop Grumman has abandoned plans to jointly pitch the BAE Systems Hawk jet training plane for the U.S. Air Force, instead opting to build a new aircraft.
Science & Tech
What Military Contractors Can Learn From the Pentagon's 2016 Budget
The Pentagon’s 2016 spending proposal would drive growth in several defense-industry sectors, but budget caps could slow weapon purchases.
Policy
US-Saudi Military Relations Expected To Persist Under King Salman
The new king is the former Saudi defense minister, which should mean steady policy and weapons sales for U.S contractors. By Marcus Weisgerber
Science & Tech
Possible $11 Billion Contract At Stake for the Pentagon's Digital Health Records
The multi-billion dollar deal to overhaul the Pentagon’s electronic health records system will be one of the most significant government contracts awarded in 2015. By Frank Konkel
Threats
Lockheed Working To Extend Range of U.S. Missile Interceptors
Lockheed Martin is working to extend the range of its THAAD interceptor rockets that the Pentagon has deployed to shoot down North Korean missiles fired at Guam. By Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Army Details Future Controversial Helicopter Swap With the National Guard
Apache, Blackhawk, Kiowa and Lakota helicopters are all on the block for major realignment. By Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Navy May Allow Sailors To Take a Break From the Military
The chief of naval personnel says the service needs to adapt to the changing job market. By Marcus Weisgerber
Ideas