International
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InternationalPence Condemns ‘Tragic Murder’ of Saudi Journalist, Says Sanctions Are Up to Trump
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government is working to obtain all the facts related to the murder of Saudi native and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi earlier this month, […]
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InternationalCanada Chooses Lockheed Martin Type 26 Team For New Naval Ship
Canada selected the Lockheed Martin [LMT]-led team offering the Type 26 ship as its preferred bidder for the Royal Canadian Navy’s next naval ship, the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC). Lockheed Martin […]
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Business/FinancialQinetiQ Completes Acquisition Of German Airborne Training Services Company
Britain’s QinetiQ last Thursday said it has completed its $90.8 million acquisition of Germany’s E.I.S. Aircraft Operations, a provider of airborne training services. QinetiQ, which first announced the deal in […]
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InternationalSecurity Agencies Warn Of Foreign Influence Campaigns
Institutions of democracy in America continue to be threatened by foreign influence campaigns led by Russia, China, Iran and others, U.S. departments and agencies warned in a joint statement last […]
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InternationalU.S., South Korea Suspend Another Joint Military Exercise
The U.S. and South Korean militaries have suspended another joint exercise this year as diplomatic efforts continue with North Korea, the Defense Department said Oct. 19. Defense Secretary James Mattis […]
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InternationalMilitary Helicopters Significant Part of Projected Helo Sales Rebound, Forecast Says
After five years of stagnation and program delays in key regions of the world, the global military and civil helicopter market is poised for a rebound, according to a recent […]
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International3M Launches New Ballistic Helmet Aimed At International Market
3M [MMM] officially launched the F70 new ballistic helmet last week aimed at the international market and featuring improved durability capabilities the company developed while building the Army’s helmet of […]
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CongressBipartisan Calls Increase in Senate to End U.S. Aid to Saudi Forces
Senators on both sides of the aisle are increasingly calling for an end to U.S. military aid to Saudi forces in Yemen and a hold on weapons sales to the […]
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CongressCongress Mulls Saudi Sanctions, But Low Risk of Imminent Impact to Industry
Lawmakers are newly considering imposing sanctions on Saudi Arabia amid calls for President Trump to investigate the disappearance of a Saudi-born journalist. But any possible impact on U.S. weapons makers […]
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Business/FinancialTrump Administration, DoD Zero In on Threats from China
President Trump’s administration is making clear through recent speeches, published reports and legislation that the U.S. economy — and within it, the defense industrial base — is suffering due to […]