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Next-gen homeland defense interceptor plans are risky, watchdog says
In a report, the Government Accountability Office said there are technical, schedule and cost risks associated with the MDA's next-gen interceptor.
By Jen Judson
US Army chooses 5 companies to compete for Army’s future tactical UAS
The U.S. Army is taking five competitors into a prototyping development phase with plans to select a winner for production and fielding at the end.
By Jen Judson
Warren to FTC: Block L3Harris-Aerojet deal, undo Northrop-Orbital ATK
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.
By Joe Gould
US will not allow China to ‘reshape its region,’ world order: Austin
Some Republican House members have pressed for a final plan to be postponed until early next year, when they will have control of the chamber.
By Joe Gould
Northrop used digital testing to ‘burn down risk’ in developing B-21
Northrop Grumman aircraft's use of data-sharing technologies as part of the Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or JADC2, effort.
‘Deterrence the American way’: The new B-21 bomber debuts
The Air Force unveiled the Northrop Grumman-made B-21 Raider to the public Friday in a ceremony at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.
Defense contractors donate millions to election deniers
During the 2022 election cycle, the five largest defense firms contributed nearly $2 million to Republicans who voted against certifying results.
Labor shortage pinching aerospace, defense sectors
Study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.
How Republicans might accept a smaller defense budget
Republican Rep. Ken Calvert is willing to meet Democratic lawmakers partway in their reported plans to trim the defense budget: cut back on civilian employees, not equipment and modernization.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon loosens cash flow for industry, more measures likely coming
Industry will be getting more cash up front to help combat the impacts of the coronavirus.
By Aaron Mehta
New watchdog report decries ‘revolving door’ between the Pentagon and defense contractors
The Project On Government Oversight is concerned that former officials who join defense contractors will use their influence to win contracts from the services or agencies they recently led.
By Daniel Cebul