L3Harris breaks ground on new rocket motor plant in Virginia
Aerojet Rocketdyne is expanding its solid rocket motor production in Virginia primarily for the Javelin anti-tank system.
By Jen Judson
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Tariffs or not, China’s infiltration of US systems needs new attention
The challenge facing the U.S. and allied governments is how to protect systems, citizens, infrastructure and industries from data theft.
By Mira Ricardel
Northrop’s Fire Scout drone gets a new look for its European debut
Northrop is highlighting the helicopter drone's anti-submarine warfare capability at the Royal International Air Tattoo.
By Valerie Insinna
Accenture hires Army, industry veteran as defense and intelligence head
The industry veteran will use his experience to streamline Accenture's development of new technology platforms for the U.S. Defense Department.
By Daniel Cebul
Bill would make Pentagon track allied defense spending for Congress
Sen. Mike Lee has proposed a bill to restart Pentagon reporting to Congress on allied countries’ annual military spending.
By Joe Gould
Trump is actually helping alliance, says former NATO parliament chief
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, talks to Defense News about South Korea, the U.S. president, NATO, Russia, Syria and more.
By Joe Gould
Top US Air Force general has a space-based proposal for allies
Gen. Dave Goldfein’s pitch will prove somewhat unusual.
By Valerie Insinna
Giant Pentagon policy bill kicks off closed-door debate
U.S. House and Senate conferees on the 2019 NDAA have formally begun negotiations to merge their competing drafts.
By Joe Gould
Lockheed to double Patriot missile production as orders explode
Lockheed Martin is taking steps to increase its production of PAC-3 MSE as orders continue to be on the rise both in the U.S. and abroad.
By Jen Judson
Which US aerospace and defense sectors excelled in 2017?
Despite a decrease from 2016’s record-high aerospace and defense export numbers, the American industry maintained its title as the world’s largest exporter.
By Daniel Cebul