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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 16 years, 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.
Marcus’ work has been cited by the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and many other U.S. and international publications. He has provided expert analysis on BBC, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NPR, SiriusXM and other television and radio networks. In 2018, he won a Neal Award for his coverage of the Pentagon and defense industry.
Marcus served as vice president of the Pentagon Press Association from 2015 to 2022. An avid hockey fan, Marcus earned a bachelor's degree in English/Journalism from the University of New Hampshire.
Policy
Funding on ‘fumes:’ The Pentagon is nearly out of money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine
DOD preps a last request after Republican lawmakers reject the White House’s $61.4 billion aid bill.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
NSA woos talent with flexibility in workday, careers, director says
A spy agency that assumed employees would stick around for decades is getting comfortable with ones who come and go, Nakasone said in an interview.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Defense Systems
Anduril unveils jet-powered interceptor designed to down enemy drones, missiles
The company says the U.S. government has operationally tested the weapon.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Policy
The Army doesn’t know where a lot of its excess arms and gear are
As allies' needs soar, officials are racing to get a clearer picture of what's available.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Robot-ship startup raises $55m, sets sights on Replicator project
Two types of unmanned boats may become three, officials said.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 133: Unpacking the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber conference
In this episode, we review several things we learned at the Air & Space Forces Association's biggest annual event.
- Ben Watson, Audrey Decker, Lauren C. Williams and Marcus Weisgerber
Threats
Air Force looks to move spy-plane sensors to satellites
Among the draws: space-based gear can often be built and launched faster than aircraft can be modified.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Military hopes commercial airlines adopt new hybrid plane design
The head of U.S. Transportation Command says blended wing body designs could provide more efficient, especially if they can fly from existing airports.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Army wants lighter Abrams tank with new tech for future wars
The service will abandon one modernization effort in favor of a more sophisticated upgrade.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Anduril buys drone maker Blue Force Technologies amid Pentagon push for autonomous aircraft
The acquisition marks the California-based startup’s expansion from software to military weapons.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Lockheed, Raytheon sign deal to make Javelin anti-tank weapons in Poland
The United States has given Ukraine more than 10,000 of the weapons so far as they fight against the Russian invasion.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Supply chains have ‘stabilized,’ but certain parts remain hard to get: CEO
Meanwhile, Leonardo DRS is eyeing new ships for its electric-drive technology.
- Marcus Weisgerber
Policy
Biden to reverse Trump decision to move Space Command to Alabama
The decision to keep the command at its current home in Colorado will surely enrage Alabama politicians.
- Marcus Weisgerber and Bradley Peniston
Exclusive
Business
On Day 1 of ownership, L3Harris pledges to invest in Aerojet Rocketdyne
In an interview, the new president of what is now a segment of L3Harris Technologies also touted the rocket-maker’s workforce.
- Marcus Weisgerber