Business
CEOs of Major Defense Companies Speak Out About Racism, Call for Unity
In many cases, their internal messages and social media posts went out days before military leaders issued their own calls for reflection.
Threats
Service Chiefs Acknowledge Racism in the Ranks, Pledge Dialogue, Change
After days of civil unrest and several Esper missteps, each one of the service branch chiefs has begun to speak out.
Science & Tech
US Navy Prepares to Connect Newest Carrier to Other Warships
The Gerald Ford is in the Atlantic with the Harry Truman.
Threats
If Given OK, US Could Conduct a Nuclear Test in a Matter of Months, Pentagon Official Says
This comes as senior national security officials are reportedly discussing whether to conduct a test.
Business
Defense Companies Scramble to Make Virtual Internships Work
Despite the economic crisis, the industry has too much to do, and not enough people to do it.
Business
Coronavirus Hampering Defense Contractor Operations, Reader Survey Finds
It’s harder to win business amid a pandemic, said one-third of industry respondents in a Defense One reader survey.
Threats
Coronavirus Not Slowing Russian, Chinese Space Activities, US General Says
Meanwhile, the U.S. has delayed several launches amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business
US Defense Firms Hiring Thousands Amid Record Unemployment
Pentagon spending on missiles, satellites, and nuclear weapons fuels a production boom, as firms fight off commercial aerospace downturn.
Science & Tech
The High-Tech Gear That’s Helping the US Military Decide Where to Send Medical Troops Next
An iPhone app and predictive analytics tell the four-star what’s going on right now.
Business
Navy Picks Wisconsin’s Fincantieri Marinette Marine to Build New Frigate
Awarded months ahead of schedule, the contract further solidifies the shipbuilder’s U.S. foothold.
Business
Boeing Defense to Surpass Commercial Side For First Time In More Than a Decade
But that’s no cakewalk as new Air Force One and KC-46 tanker eat into the company’s cash.
Policy
Global Defense Spending Decline Expected As Nations Deal with Coronavirus
Experts see domestic projects taking priority over national security in the coming years.
Threats