Business
Lockheed Seeks Commercial Tie-Ups to Chase 5G Work
CEO Taiclet wants a leading role as U.S. and allied militaries build out their next-gen mobile networks.
Ideas
Preserve the Jones Act
China’s burgeoning fleets underscore the importance of legislation that bolsters our own.
Business
Is Lockheed Building the Air Force’s Secret Fighter?
Executives drop some not-so-subtle clues.
Business
Army Halts Apache Helicopter Deliveries
For the second time in two years, the Army had to stop accepting Boeing's attack helicopter. The exact reason remains unknown.
Policy
66 Ways to Beat China in AI: Report
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence suggests a CTO for the intelligence community; a White House AI council, like the National Space Council; and more.
Business
Anti-COVID Measures Could Be Lasting In Army Weapons Factories
'You can't run an assembly line from your desktop at home.’
Threats
Firms Picked to Make Orbiting Sensors for Next-Gen US Missile-Defense System
The sensors and satellites will be part of the Tracking Layer component of the next-gen missile-defense system.
Business
As Navy Pushes for More Ships, Experts Warn Repair Yards Are Crumbling
One congressman suggests contracting ship maintenance work to private yards or even working with allies.
Ideas
The Real F-35 Problem We Need to Solve
Unless its logistics can be improved, the jet’s contributions to a major fight will be far less than Pentagon wargamers are counting on.
Business
Defense Experts Throw Warning Flags As Congress Mulls Tighter Buy-American Rules
The House NDAA would require major defense programs to be all-American by 2026.
Business
Who is Secretly Building the USAF’s New Fighter?
Officials are mum, so here’s a roundup of clues.
Business
Air Force General Defends Plans for Mixed F-35, F-15 Fleet
Top Air Force generals are expected to discuss the service’s future fighter force in upcoming meetings.
Ideas
Donald Is No Dove
The president’s criticism of military contractors is belied by his commitment to fattening their pockets.
Business