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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Ukraine's industry can make way more weapons than the country can buy. Industry figures say there's a simple fix to unlocking its potential.

Ukraine's defense industry can significantly increase its production capacity with adequate funding, despite current budget limitations.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Ukraine's industry can make way more weapons than the country can buy. Industry figures say there's a simple fix to unlocking its potential.

Ukraine's defense industry can significantly increase its production capacity with adequate funding, despite current budget limitations.
#military-spending
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

This American Powerhouse Sells Over $60 Billion of Weapons Every Year

The U.S. leads global military spending, significantly outpacing other nations, including China.
Private sector involvement in U.S. defense spending is substantial, indicating a thriving defense industry.
Germany news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

German Arms Maker Rheinmetall Has Record Sales in Era of Rearmament'

Rheinmetall is poised for significant growth due to increased European military spending as U.S. support wanes.
Record growth has been reported since the start of the Ukraine conflict, indicating strong demand for defense products.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

This American Powerhouse Sells Over $60 Billion of Weapons Every Year

The U.S. leads global military spending, significantly outpacing other nations, including China.
Private sector involvement in U.S. defense spending is substantial, indicating a thriving defense industry.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

What is MP Materials and why is Apple causing its stock price to soar today?

MP Materials Corp. shares surged due to a $400 million DOD purchase and rising interest spurred by Apple.
#military-technology
#drone-technology
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How televised drone racing gave birth to a new company now making cutting-edge tech for the US military

Performance Drone Works is a pioneer in the domestic drone market, transitioning from drone racing to military technology.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How televised drone racing gave birth to a new company now making cutting-edge tech for the US military

Performance Drone Works is a pioneer in the domestic drone market, transitioning from drone racing to military technology.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Private equity fund Capitol Meridian started in 2021 to bet on defense. Suddenly it's the hottest sector around

Palmer and Coburn launched Capitol Meridian Partners during COVID-19, focusing on investments that protect U.S. military personnel, amidst a shut-down world.
Venture
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Defense Plant In Izhevsk, Killing 3

A Ukrainian drone strike in Izhevsk targeted a key defense facility, resulting in three deaths and 35 injuries.
#nato
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Taiwan Is Rushing to Make Its Own Drones Before It's Too Late

Taiwan aims to establish a drone industry amid threat of Chinese invasion but faces significant production challenges.
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

Booz Allen Hamilton CEO: 'It's good to have options in dealing with Iran'

Booz Allen Hamilton's reliance on government contracts exposes it to funding cuts, affecting employment and operations.
Rozanski emphasizes the need for the U.S. to lead in defense technology to counter China.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Stockholm-based SWEBAL secures 3M

Major General (ret) Karl Engelbrektson emphasizes the urgent need for increased military production capacity in response to evolving global conflicts and a critical TNT shortage in Europe.
European startups
#northrop-grumman
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Study AI if you want to get hired in the defense industry, the CEO of Scandinavia's biggest military manufacturer says

AI and software skills are crucial for jobs in the evolving defense industry, as emphasized by Saab CEO Micael Johansson.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A Russian oil company says it paid out a $195,000 bounty to soldiers it credited with downing an F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine

A Russian company rewarded soldiers with $195,000 for downing the first US-made F-16 jet in Ukraine.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How a pair of Palos Verdes altar boys grew up to be Soviet spies

“Flying a falcon in exactly the same way that men had done centuries before Christ transplanted Chris into their time,” Lindsey wrote.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A newly upgraded radar is joining US hypersonic missile defense

Raytheon's upgraded radar enhances missile defense against hypersonic weapons, featuring advanced detection capabilities.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

European shares see record hedge funds pressure - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hedge funds exhibited the largest sell-off of European shares in a decade, prompted by trade tariff concerns and the euro's strength diminishing exports.
Europe politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

2 new stealth fighter jets will expand who's in the world's top air forces

The KF-21 represents South Korea's ambition to join the exclusive club of 5th-generation fighter producers.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The US needs a stronger defense industry and deeper magazines for a long war with China, Army leader says

Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll emphasized that American industry must be strengthened for a potential long conflict with China, highlighting readiness as an immediate concern.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump world's Laura Loomer takes aim at a 'woke' Lockheed Martin and its $2 trillion F-35 program

Laura Loomer criticizes Lockheed Martin's F-35 program, labeling it 'woke' and unreliable for combat.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Lockheed Martin's CEO says he wants the F-35 to deliver 80% of the F-47's capabilities at half the cost

Lockheed Martin plans to enhance the F-35's capabilities by integrating tech from its NGAD bid, aiming for 80% of sixth-gen performance at lower costs.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
3 months ago

China's rare earth minerals power the modern world. Banning their export could destroy it

China's dominance in rare earth minerals poses a significant risk to global economies.
Immediate suspension of rare earth exports signals a geopolitical crisis for the U.S.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Why are the rare earths China is withholding so precious?

China's export suspension of rare earth metals poses a severe risk to U.S. industries relying on these key materials.
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Phishing campaign seeks to siphon Ukraine war intelligence from defense contractors

A large-scale phishing campaign has targeted defense, aerospace, and IT companies supporting Ukraine against Russia, aiming to harvest credentials and intelligence.
Privacy professionals
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

These Defense Contractors Are Raking in Billions

Global military spending surged by 6.8% from 2022 to 2023, boosting the defense industry significantly amid global geopolitical tensions.
World politics
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

In the Middle East, This Country's Attack Helicopter Fleet Can Beat All Others

TAI aims to boost its helicopter exports significantly, targeting Germany for the T129 Atak helicopter despite no formal requests yet.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Menaced by Trump, Canada Prepares to Join E.U. Military Industry Efforts

Canada aims to join the EU's military expansion project, boosting its defense industry amidst a strained U.S. relationship.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Turkiye's booming defence industry a quick look

Turkiye is advancing in independent defense production, achieving major growth in military exports.
The country's focus on domestic capabilities has led to international recognition.
Bayraktar TB2 UAV is a significant product of Turkiye's defense industry.
SAGEB's establishment marked a pivotal point in Turkiye's defense autonomy.
#europe
fromThe American Conservative
5 months ago

Trump Should Scrap the 2023 National Defense Industrial Strategy

The Pentagon's new defense industrial plan inadequately addresses the military industrial base issues exposed by recent conflicts.
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Competition for Defense Contracts May Drive Divides Within Trump's Inner Circle

The Air Force's contract for Collaborative Combat Aircraft indicates a shift in defense procurement dynamics away from traditional contractors.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I'm a Marine who founded a defense systems technology company. Here's why I started my company in Puerto Rico.

Being Puerto Rican is the best thing that ever happened to me. The country is very family-oriented and culturally vibrant. Plus the beaches and mountains make it idyllic.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Spacetech Voyager is aiming for a multi-billion valuation IPO | TechCrunch

Voyager Technologies has confidentially filed its IPO paperwork, aiming for a valuation between $2 billion and $3 billion after raising over $215 million in investments.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

This Gun Is a US Army Favorite

The global arms manufacturing sector is truly massive, with industry giants like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman, benefiting from billions in annual weapon contracts.
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fromWashington Post
6 months ago

Australia, wary of China, prepares workforce to build nuclear subs

The AUKUS pact is driving significant investments in education and workforce development in Australia to prepare for future submarine construction.
fromFortune
8 months ago

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey is back, revolutionizing warfare with a $14 billion startup. And this time he wants you to like him

"I'm going to keep making things for the rest of my career. In order for me to do things, I need to convince people to work with me."
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from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

The US Military Still Uses This 60-Year-Old Stealth Aircraft

The evolution of stealth technology from World War I has led to advanced stealth aircraft crucial for modern military operations.
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Kurdistan Workers' Party claims deadly Ankara attack DW 10/25/2024

The PKK's claim of responsibility for the attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries highlights the escalating violence and complexities surrounding Turkey's security issues, aimed particularly at state-run enterprises.
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