Business
Lockheed Martin Expects Coronavirus to Delay F-35 Deliveries
Although the company still forecasts an increase in sales, the delays could cost $375 million.
Business
Pentagon Urges Mexico to Reopen COVID-Closed Factories That Supply US Weapon Makers
A surprising number of America’s defense manufacturers rely on parts made south of the border.
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Inside the Wild Final Week of the Acting Navy Secretary
How it all fell apart for Thomas Modly in seven days that included a two-plane, 50-hour trip to chastise a fired skipper to his sailors aboard a COVID-stricken aircraft carrier.
Business
The Owner’s Manual for Trump’s New Air Force One Cost $84 Million
The Air Force quietly announced that Boeing’s manuals for Trump’s new $5.3 billion presidential jets are a bit pricier than your average automobile-repair guides.
Business
Pentagon Orders 60 Machines that Disinfect Desperately Needed N95 Masks
Each Battelle-made machine can clean up to 80,000 masks per day, allowing healthcare workers treating coronavirus patients to reuse them up to 20 times.
Policy
Pentagon Delays Budget Deadline to Help Staff Work from Home
Service officials had complained that a June 1 deadline was preventing them from implementing coronavirus-related social-distancing guidelines.
Policy
US Military Can Do More to Help with Coronavirus, House Armed Services Chief Says
The House Armed Services Committee’s top Democrat says the Pentagon needs to “get creative” in its response.
Business
Lockheed Adds 1,000 Employees Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Wants to Hire 5,000 More
The defense giant also said it would give bonuses to employees who can’t work from home.
Business
US Navy Speeds Weapon Buys To Keep Small Suppliers Afloat Amid Coronavirus
The service has already accelerated deals for anti-air missiles and submarine-hunting planes.
Policy
Russian Cargo Plane With Medical Supplies Lands in New York
Moscow seized the opportunity to promote its fulfillment of a U.S. purchase order.
Business
Military Leaders Worry About Health of Commercial Airlines
The leader of U.S. Transportation Command is looking for ways to give them work.
Threats
Coronavirus Is Rising Around US Military, Defense Infrastructure, Analysis Shows
The Govini assessment indicates that COVID-19 is about to hit military bases and manufacturing hubs in the southern and western United States.
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Military Leaders Ask to Delay Budget Planning To Focus on Coronavirus, Let Staff Stay Home
But the Defense Department's No. 2 told Army, Navy, and Air Force budget planners to figure a different solution.
Business
Pentagon Bracing for Weapon-Delivery Delays Due to Coronavirus
Navy says it will “work out” the virus’ impact on projects with companies.
Business
As Stocks Sink, Pentagon Fears Foreigners Will Buy Control of US Defense Firms
The coronavirus pandemic has made vetting foreign investment more important than ever, officials say.
Business