Marines pick three companies for loitering munitions programThe weapon would give squads and platoons air firepower at their fingertips.By Todd South14 days ago
Black women’s group defends affirmative action at military academiesLawsuits filed against West Point and the Naval Academy seek to end the use of race as a factor in admissions there.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
The impossible choice facing many of America’s military familiesToo often, military families are forced to put food on the backburner to keep a roof over their heads.By Shannon Razsadin and Besa Pinchotti14 months ago
Pentagon small business chief presses to revive innovation fundThe number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade.By Joe Gould14 months ago
Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demandIndustry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.By Joe Gould15 months ago
Weapons shortages spark tough choices for Ukraine’s alliesArms shortages among Ukraine’s allies are forcing difficult conversations about how to balance support concerns Russia may target them next.By Joe Gould17 months ago
Labor shortage still pinching aerospace and defense sectorA new study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey18 months ago
Smaller firms at Army trade show say they’re hard-hit by market shocksDefense firms are grappling with the economic fallout from the pandemic, but small businesses say their pain is acute.By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris19 months ago
Use us for combat zone tests, Ukraine minister tells US war industry Ukraine's deputy defense minister suggested anti-tank systems with a 6-kilometer range or suicide drones as options his military could use.By Todd South20 months ago
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolutionRecord-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.By Joe Gould20 months ago
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 Gould20 months ago
Why comparing VA home loans to other options might soon get easierAdvocates have expressed concerns many veterans are missing out on benefits from the VA home loan program.By Leo Shane III21 months ago