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

Where Is the Industrial Agenda for the NATO Summit?

Defense leaders have much to discuss at the NATO Summit; it’s time they included the industries that support them. By Hugo Rosemont