Business
Trump’s Air Force One Tweet Rattles the Defense Industry
Was the president-elect trying to drive down a price tag — or slap back at a CEO’s policy suggestions?
Business
Boeing Defense CEO Weighs Spending More Time in DC
The shift would follow a raft of larger organizational and personnel changes at the aerospace giant.
Business
Canada Ditches the F-35 for the Super Hornet — For Now
After an initial buy of F/A-18s, Justin Trudeau’s government will hold a competition to replace the rest of its CF-18 Hornets.
Science & Tech
Decision Time: Half of US F-15s Need Overhauls — Or Retirement
In a backseat ride over New Hampshire, the Eagle shows why it’s still lethal, yet increasingly expensive.
Business
White House: $11.6B More Needed for ISIS Fight, Afghanistan
The request brings the expected 2017 price tag for both wars to $85.3 billion.
Business
Defense Stocks Soar on News of Trump Victory
In early trading, the new commander in chief's promises to rebuild the American military are helping defense stocks buck the wider market plunge.
Business
Obama’s Final Arms-Export Tally More than Doubles Bush’s
Most of the $278 billion in approved sales have gone to Saudi Arabia and other Mideast allies.
Threats
As China Shows Off J-20 Stealth Fighter, A Bit of Context
It takes more than a flyby at an airshow to deploy fifth-generation fighter jets in combat.
Business
Kendall: The Pentagon’s Spending Less on Weapons, So Let Me Keep My Job
A 30-year-low in cost growth is part of the defense acquisition undersecretary’s closing argument for why Congress shouldn’t eliminate his position.
Business
