Business
Inflation, Supply Problems Could Push F-35 Cost Higher Than Expected, Lockheed Says
Negotiations continue on three batches of jets—Lots 15 to 17—that were expected to be finalized last year.
Business
Pentagon, Industry Leaders Meet to Talk Replenishing Military Weapons Stockpiles
Top-level Pentagon meeting comes as the U.S. prepares to send more sophisticated and lethal weapons to Ukraine.
Science & Tech
Marine Amphibious Vehicle with Drones Considered For Future Marine Recon Unit
The concept study will be completed in 2023.
Business
Collins Aerospace Creates Group to Make Hypersonic Weapons, Next-Generation Aircraft
The Advanced Structures unit will specialize in using composite materials to make lighter, more versatile systems.
Business
Space Symposium 2022 Conference Wire: Sky Eyes
The intelligence community is relying on commercial satellite imagery to keep tabs on Russia, and more from Day 2.
Science & Tech
Surprise! The Navy Declared Its Newest Carrier Battle-Ready Last Year
USS Gerald R. Ford reached its initial operational capability in December, service leaders said Tuesday.
Business
Satellite Firms Are Helping Debunk Russian Claims, Intel Chief Says
Will the Pentagon protect those firms from enemy attack? It’s a “fairly sensitive conversation,” U.S. Space Command says.”
Business
L3Harris Stands Up Group to Speed Military Tech Development
It’s the latest reorganization by CEO Chris Kubasik to help to win Pentagon business.
Business
Defense Firms Should Hire Ukrainian, Afghan Refugees, Navy’s Top Admiral Urges
Adm. Mike Gilday touts shipbuilding apprentice programs as perfect landing spots.
Policy
Sea-Air-Space 2022 Conference Wire: How Big a Fleet?
Naval leaders were pressed on plans to shrink the fleet and lighten the Marine Corps.
Business
Can Small Businesses Keep Up with Defense Cyber Requirements?
The Pentagon is going to start scrutinizing their security plans.
Business
Former Pentagon No. 2 Named Head of Defense Industry Group
The appointment comes after the former CEO clashed with the trade association’s board.
Science & Tech
Navy Picks HII’s Remus 300 for Lionfish Underwater Drone Program
Pencil-shaped vehicle is built to cooperate with other nearby drones.
Business
Boeing Poised to Score Billions in Biden’s Pentagon Budget Request
Meanwhile, Lockheed stands to lose. But don’t count Congress out.
Business
Boeing Defense CEO Retires After Six Turbulent Years
Leanne Caret's replacement, Ted Colbert, will become the only Black chief executive among the top 50 U.S. defense firms.
Business
Work Urgently, Lockheed’s New Space Chief Tells His Team
Robert Lightfoot wants to meet the Pentagon’s desire to move quickly.
Ideas