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Marcus Weisgerber
Global Business Editor

Marcus Weisgerber is the global business editor for Defense One, where he writes about the intersection of business and national security. He has been covering defense and national security issues for more than a decade, previously as Pentagon correspondent for Defense News and chief editor of Inside the Air Force. He has reported from Afghanistan, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, and often travels with the defense secretary and other senior military officials.
Business
The US Army Just Placed What Might Be Its Last Order for Black Hawk Helicopters
The deal with Sikorsky comes just months before the military is expected to choose a company to build a replacement.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Boeing Wants More Money For New Air Force One, USAF Official Says
The company is looking for loopholes in its $4 billion contract.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Leonardo DRS to Merge with Israeli Radar-Maker RADA
The deal would beef up the air-defense offerings of the U.S. arm of the Italian company, and into the top 50 largest defense firms.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Boeing Can’t Find Enough Workers to Build the New Air Force One
A new GAO report details the latest setback for the presidential planemaker.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Raytheon Technologies to Move HQ from Massachusetts to Northern Virginia
The move means the five largest defense contractors will all call the D.C. region home.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Science & Tech
B-21’s First Flight Slips to 2023, But That’s Still Ahead of Schedule, Northrop CEO Says
The classified bomber was initially expected to fly last December.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Boeing’s F/A-18 Outshines Lockheed’s Flashy Hypersonic Jet in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
But can the Super Hornet’s star turn keep the production line open?
- Marcus Weisgerber
Policy
The New Air Force Ones Are Late, So the Old Planes Need More Cash, Official Says
Air Force acquisition chief cites 2- to 3-year delay, which Boeing blames on subcontractor and supply problems.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Threats
Another US Hypersonic Missile Hits Mach 5 in Test, Air Force Says
Three different U.S. weapons have now demonstrated successful hypersonic flight.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Defense Business Brief: Ukraine wants F-16s, Senator holds up aid package; Lockheed CEO sees increased demand for missile defenses; and more.
- Marcus Weisgerber and Jacqueline Feldscher
Business
Raytheon Technologies Invests in Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Hermeus
It’s the first investment by the aerospace and defense giant’s new venture arm.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Exclusive
Business
Lockheed Secretly Worked to Block Airbus’ Influence in Washington—While Teaming on Major Pentagon Bid
Internal email reveals U.S. company’s pressure to deny Europeans’ application to powerful trade group.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Threats
Pentagon Seeks to Update U.S. Weapons Stocks Depleted by Ukraine Donations
Defense Department's top acquisitions exec says Ukraine war is changing the way the U.S. thinks about stockpiles.
- Marcus Weisgerber and Tara Copp