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Cal Biesecker
Articles By Cal
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Unmanned SystemsDIU Seeks Platforms For Magnetic Data Collection To Support Precision Navigation
The Defense Innovation Unit last Friday issued a solicitation seeking prototype solutions for airborne magnetic data collection platforms that would support the development of magnetic map data as an alternative […]
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Friday, January 9, 2026
- Trump Directive Halts Dividends, Stock Repurchases By “Major Defense Contractors”
- Department Of The Air Force Gets In Line With Hegseth Acquisition Reform Plan
- Work To Begin Building First FF(X) Frigate Is ‘Imminent,’ HII CEO Says
- HASC, SASC Chairs Back Trump’s Call For $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget In ‘27
- HII CEO Expects New Details On BBG(X) Battleship’s Design Schedule In Next 30-60 Days
- Lockheed, M1 Also Advance In Army’s Flight School Next Effort, As Lawmakers Seek More Info
- Marine Corps Awards Northrop Grumman MUX TACAIR Contract
- Lockheed Martin Announces “Record Breaking” Delivery Of 191 F-35s In 2025
- Mach Industries Adds Counter Drone System To Product Portfolio
- Karman To Acquire Composites And Material Sciences Companies To Boost Navy Work
- Bipartisan Appropriations Minibus That Includes Energy And Water Passes House
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Friday, January 9, 2026
- Trump Directive Halts Dividends, Stock Repurchases By “Major Defense Contractors”
- Department Of The Air Force Gets In Line With Hegseth Acquisition Reform Plan
- Work To Begin Building First FF(X) Frigate Is ‘Imminent,’ HII CEO Says
- HASC, SASC Chairs Back Trump’s Call For $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget In ‘27
- HII CEO Expects New Details On BBG(X) Battleship’s Design Schedule In Next 30-60 Days
- Lockheed, M1 Also Advance In Army’s Flight School Next Effort, As Lawmakers Seek More Info
- Marine Corps Awards Northrop Grumman MUX TACAIR Contract
- Lockheed Martin Announces “Record Breaking” Delivery Of 191 F-35s In 2025
- Mach Industries Adds Counter Drone System To Product Portfolio
- Karman To Acquire Composites And Material Sciences Companies To Boost Navy Work
- Bipartisan Appropriations Minibus That Includes Energy And Water Passes House
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Business/FinancialKarman To Acquire Composites And Material Sciences Companies To Boost Navy Work
Karman Space & Defense [KRMN] on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Seeman Composites and Materials Sciences, LLC, for $220 million combined in deals that further Karman’s work with […]
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Business/FinancialTrump Directive Halts Dividends, Stock Repurchases By “Major Defense Contractors”
As expected, President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening issued an executive order that would stop “major defense contractors” from paying shareholder dividends and repurchasing their stock instead of investing in […]
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Unmanned SystemsMach Industries Adds Counter Drone System To Product Portfolio
Venture capital-backed Mach Industries on Thursday said it is developing and testing a low-cost system to detect and defeat small and medium-sized drones—including swarms—to protect forward operating bases and infrastructure. […]
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Trump Wants $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget In ‘27, Limits On Contractors’ Stock Buybacks, Exec Pay
- Army Will Soon Ask For Future Self-Propelled Howitzer Proposals, Eyes As M777 Replacement
- Northrop Grumman Says It’s Received Navy Contract for SSRM After Beating Anduril
- Senate Confirms Hegseth’s Top Military Aide LaNeve As Next Army Vice Chief
- Pentagon Inspector General Highlights Continuing F-35 Readiness Concerns
- Vatn Systems Acquires Company With Subsea Acoustic Sensing And Signal Processing Expertise
- Autonomy Software Firm Gambit Exits Stealth With DoD Contracts
- Appropriations Minibus That Includes NNSA Hits House Floor
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Trump Wants $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget In ‘27, Limits On Contractors’ Stock Buybacks, Exec Pay
- Northrop Grumman Says It’s Received Navy Contract for SSRM After Beating Anduril
- Army Will Soon Ask For Future Self-Propelled Howitzer Proposals, Eyes As M777 Replacement
- Senate Confirms Hegseth’s Top Military Aide LaNeve As Next Army Vice Chief
- Pentagon Inspector General Highlights Continuing F-35 Readiness Concerns
- Vatn Systems Acquires Company With Subsea Acoustic Sensing And Signal Processing Expertise
- Autonomy Software Firm Gambit Exits Stealth With DoD Contracts
- Appropriations Minibus That Includes NNSA Hits House Floor
