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We Don’t Have Enough Cash to Build New Nuclear Weapons, Says Air Force Chief
Nukes or conventional weapons, “the current budget does not allow you to do both,” says Gen. Dave Goldfein, suggesting Congress create a separate account.
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GM Believes Army Troop Transport Deal Is Jumpstart to More Military Work
Now the company has its sights on Marine Corps, international, and more Army contracts.
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Lockheed Says It’s Hired 8,300 Since Coronavirus Hit
The company also says it sent $1.1 billion in accelerated payments to keep suppliers afloat amid COVID-19.
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Trump Says Wisconsin Shipyard’s ‘Location’ Swayed Navy’s Frigate Award
The president also claims he’s made the service’s ships more beautiful.
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The Pentagon's Research Chief and His Deputy Are Resigning
Michael Griffin, defense undersecretary for research and engineering, and his deputy announced their July 10 departure in an email to staff.
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Top Navy Official ‘Very Concerned’ About Strike at Maine Shipyard
About two-thirds of Bath Iron Works’ workers walked off the job on Sunday.
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Pentagon Starts Bailing Out Companies That Have Lost Business Due to Coronavirus
The Defense Department is sending millions of dollars to keep companies afloat, and more deals are expected.
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The Pentagon Can’t Afford All of the Weapons It Wants, New Report Says
Based on projected funding levels, the military will be forced to choose winners and losers among its priority projects.
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CEOs of Major Defense Companies Speak Out About Racism, Call for Unity
In many cases, their internal messages and social media posts went out days before military leaders issued their own calls for reflection.
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Service Chiefs Acknowledge Racism in the Ranks, Pledge Dialogue, Change
After days of civil unrest and several Esper missteps, each one of the service branch chiefs has begun to speak out.
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US Navy Prepares to Connect Newest Carrier to Other Warships
The Gerald Ford is in the Atlantic with the Harry Truman.
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Defense Companies Scramble to Make Virtual Internships Work
Despite the economic crisis, the industry has too much to do, and not enough people to do it.
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Coronavirus Hampering Defense Contractor Operations, Reader Survey Finds
It’s harder to win business amid a pandemic, said one-third of industry respondents in a Defense One reader survey.
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Coronavirus Not Slowing Russian, Chinese Space Activities, US General Says
Meanwhile, the U.S. has delayed several launches amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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U.S. Defense Firms Hiring Thousands Amid Record Unemployment
Pentagon spending on missiles, satellites, and nuclear weapons fuels a production boom, as firms fight off commercial aerospace downturn.
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Navy Picks Wisconsin’s Fincantieri Marinette Marine to Build New Frigate
Awarded months ahead of schedule, the contract further solidifies the shipbuilder’s U.S. foothold.
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Global Defense Spending Decline Expected As Nations Deal with Coronavirus
Experts see domestic projects taking priority over national security in the coming years.
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Will the U.S. Navy Sink Iranian Fast Boats in the Gulf? Maybe, Maybe Not
It may be time to formalize how orders are passed from the White House to the military.
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Lockheed Martin Expects Coronavirus to Delay F-35 Deliveries
Although the company still forecasts an increase in sales, the delays could cost $375 million.
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