Category: Defense Department

Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel

The New York Times – Business:
Last-minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
El Paso Incident Highlights Gaps in America’s Drone Defense Industry

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. has spent billions of dollars developing counter-drone technology, but much of it needs more testing in the real world.
Pentagon Defends Restrictions on Media Outlets

The purpose of the new rules is to “stop activity that could compromise national security,” the Defense Department said in response to a New York Times lawsuit.
Safety Board Heaps Blame on F.A.A. Over Potomac Plane-Helicopter Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations.
Transportation Safety Board Set to Declare Cause of Midair Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations.
U.S. Weighs Expanding Private Companies’ Role in Cyberwarfare

The proposal raises a host of questions about the legality and practicality of bolstering the involvement of the private sector in offensive cyberoperations.
Trump Seeks New Powers to Pressure ‘Underperforming’ Weapons Makers

In an executive order, President Trump is aiming to punish defense contractors that don’t deliver weapons quickly enough.
New York Times Case Against Pentagon Will Move Quickly

The lawsuit, over the Defense Department’s new rules for journalists, is headed for oral arguments in March.
How U.S. Defense Industry Dodged a Rare-Earth Shortage After China’s Curbs

America’s ability to make precision-guided missiles was threatened during Trump’s tariff war. But experienced players have rescued the supply chain, for now.
Stephen Miller’s Stock Sale Raises Questions, Ethics Experts Say

Mr. Miller, one of President Trump’s top advisers, sold shares in the mining company MP Materials following a lucrative deal between the company and the government.
New Pentagon Press Corps Test-Drives the Briefing Room

A new group of media figures was given credentials to cover the Pentagon after many traditional news outlets refused to sign its new reporting rules.
Trump Administration Is Taking Billions in Stakes in Firms Like Intel

The Trump administration is trading billions of dollars of taxpayer money for ownership stakes in companies. The unusual practice shows no sign of slowing.