Ideas
The Divide Between Silicon Valley and Washington Is a National-Security Threat
Closing the gap between technology leaders and policy makers will require a radically different approach from the defense establishment.
Ideas
Academic Paywalls Harm National Security
Embracing the open-access movement would help defense leaders make America safer and strengthen their ties with the tech industry.
Business
Test Validates New US Interceptor for European, Japanese Missile Shields
In a first, an SM-3 shot down an intermediate-range ballistic target.
Ideas
Four Steps to Fix the Security Clearance Backlog
Clearance delays are hurting the aerospace industry — and national security.
Business
Airbus Looks to Pounce As Boeing Struggles to Deliver First Tanker
The fight between the commercial airliner titans is moving back into the defense space. And this time, Lockheed Martin is in Airbus’ corner.
Ideas
Stop China’s Infiltration of US Railroads
America shouldn’t be buying Chinese railcars, ceding control of its rail industry, or injecting spyware-laden rolling stock into its transportation network.
Ideas
China Is Beating the US in the Rare-Earths Game
It’s time for the administration to use its powers to preserve America’s access to vital defense materials.
Ideas
Microsoft, Amazon CEOs Vow to Continue Defense Work After Google Bails on JEDI
The leaders of two contenders for the Pentagon’s massive cloud contract sounded off on Google’s decision not to bid.
Business
L3, Harris CEOs: Merger Will Help Compete Against Top Contractors
L3 expects to depart its Manhattan headquarters and join Harris in Florida.
Business
Foreign Weapons Get a Closer Look as the Pentagon Races to Rearm
That’s why Raytheon and others are eagerly courting non-U.S. partners with state-of-the-art gear.
Business