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GOP, Dems clash on multiyear munitions buys as shutdown looms
A niche appropriations debate on multiyear munitions buys has ballooned into one of the numerous partisan standoffs over the defense spending bill.
US sees chance to gain arms market share from sanctioned Russia
A White House official said Tuesday that Russia’s sanctions-struck defense industry is opening an “opportunity” for U.S. and western defense firms to take
By Joe Gould
As semiconductor shortages linger, one defense firm gets creative
Defense execs call the computer chip shortage an "acute pain point" and "day-to-day" challenge.
By Joe Gould
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: DoD eyes inflation relief for vendors
A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts.
By Joe Gould
Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress
“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.
By Joe Gould
US holds fire on reports of Turkey’s second S-400 shipment
The U.S. warned against further engagement with Russia’s defense sector amid reports Turkey will move forward with a second S-400 batch.
Amid hiring boom, defense firms say labor shortage is dragging them down
Labor shortfalls rooted in the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a millstone around the neck of the defense industry, forcing firms to juggle staff, hold job fairs and find workarounds to keep operations running as smoothly as possible.
‘The clutch isn’t engaged yet’: Lockheed posts slow sales amid supply chain woes
Lockheed Martin’s chief executive said Tuesday the U.S. and its allies are “changing gears” toward increased defense spending that will boost the company’s future sales ― but it will take time.
By Joe Gould
European demand for weapons grows as Russia fallout deepens
The changed security environment in Europe will yield increased demand from European allies for integrated missile defenses, early warning systems, air-to-air missiles and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms, a senior U.S. defense official said Thursday.
By Joe Gould
Lasers, water landings, crewless ops: Upgrades are coming for the C-130 family
The 1960s-era design continues to transform.
By Todd South
Spec ops optics: US forces seek new sights and ways to defeat fog
Having eyes on the battlefield can mean the difference between hitting the right or wrong target, or even hitting the target at all, which is why U.S. special operators are looking to upgrade a host of optics items.
By Todd South