Business
Boeing Has ‘Severe Situation’ After Parts Left in Tankers, Says Top USAF Buyer
Will Roper’s harsh assessment comes amid the unrelated grounding of the company’s popular 737 Max jetliner.
Business
Don’t Sell F-35 To Turkey If It Buys Russian SAMs: Top NATO General
Gen. Scaparrotti, who also leads U.S. European Command, also wants more naval forces at his disposal.
Science & Tech
Microsoft Stands By Its $480 Million Pentagon Contract
The company reaffirmed its commitment to provide the Army with augmented reality headsets despite resistance from employees.
Ideas
Startups Should Love Government Work
New pathways to federal business are helping young companies thrive — and the government to get what it needs.
Business
US Navy Places First 2-Carrier Order in Three Decades
Despite cost overruns on lead Ford-class ship, officials say dual buy will save $4 billion.
Business
Will Space Force Give an Extra Boost to Satellite Spending?
Defense execs see increased sales as Pentagon upgrades orbiting gear to fend off attacks.
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China Might Be Bugging US Subways — But There’s a Bigger Problem
Years of neglecting public infrastructure has undercut the U.S. manufacturing base.
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The US Needs a New Public Shipyard
Warships are waiting for repairs at America's creaky government drydocks. And no, privatization isn’t the answer.
Business
SAIC Closes Engility Acquisition — and Looks for More Growth
Executives are eyeing larger deals for classified intelligence community work.
Business
Despite Record Earnings, Defense Firms Laid Off Nearly 1,500 Over the Past Year
SpaceX’s announcement on Sunday punctuated a year of workforce reductions among prominent companies.
Business
Defense Companies Starting to Feel Effect of US Government Shutdown
Firms working for NASA, DHS, and other shuttered federal agencies are taking hits to their cash flow.
Science & Tech
US Army Narrows Search For Light Tank to Two Companies
General Dynamics and BAE Systems will each build 12 prototypes of an up-to-40-ton armored vehicle.
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